Movie Review—Just Go With It
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Anniston, and Nicole Kidman
Rating:
Good Movie, Glad to Have Seen It (4 popcorn boxes out of 5)This month’s review belongs to the recently released Just Go With It.
This movie was almost 5 out of 5 popcorn boxes.
Dr. Danny, portrayed by Adam Sandler, lives his life in relation to an emotional event in his past. With a vow never to marry, he lives by the wedding ring and the compassion his stories inspire in the opposite sex. Until one day, he meets Palmer, performed by model Brooklyn Decker; a woman he wants for much longer. Unfortunately, one story too many is going to make his life much more interesting. His assistant Katherine, played by Jennifer Anniston, is his face of reality and the one who keeps his life in balance. Danny coerces Katherine to play his soon-to-be ex-wife, and now the fun begins, as well as the payouts in laughs and money, for all of those that get involved. Because, before long, Danny has two kids and his ex is involved with someone else. The fairy tale only explodes from there and involves a beautiful trip to Hawaii for all of his new family and new woman. During the picturesque escape to the Islands, Katherine runs into her college nemesis, played by Nicole Kidman, and new lies are needed to complete the circle and show Danny this new side to his long-time confidant. The reality is he may just be after the wrong love of his life. Who knows?
Not being a huge Adam Sandler fan, and not expecting a lot from this movie, I was very pleasantly surprised. I have enjoyed Jennifer Anniston and her form of comedy for years and this was no exception. Nicole Kidman was a surprise as a comedian and hula dancer, as well as newcomer Brooklyn Decker; both were enjoyable in their roles. The two kids were mercenary, cute, and very funny throughout, maintaining lies and developing a relationship with their new dad. In addition, Nick Swardson, was unexpected, slap-stick, and humanitarian, saving the sheep is a scene not to be missed. There were laugh out-loud moments throughout this film and the Hawaiian Islands were fabulous, as always.
