MOVIE REVIEW - That's My Boy

Here comes Adam Sandler again with another completely irritating voice and character in his new comedy, That's My Boy new this week.

That's My Boy is the story of Donny Berger (Sandler). Donnie, while in the 7th grade in 1984 has an sexual affair with a smokin' hot single teacher. They end up having a child together after the affair is discovered in about the worst way possible. The teacher goes to jail for 30 years, and the baby is raised by young Donny. Now flash forward 30 years.

The baby, named Hans Solo, is all grown up and has nothing to do with his father. In fact, he has changed his name, and invented a past that doesn't include Donny. He grows up to be a Wall Street genius, and is on the verge of marrying a really beautiful young woman. But, there's trouble. Donny is on the verge of going to jail by owing the IRS 45 grand in back taxes. He has blown a fortune that came to him by becoming a national hero in the 80's for sleeping with his teacher. But it's all gone now, and he tracks down his son to hopefully collect some money to stay out of jail.

TMB is yet another in a line of really terrible movies made by Sandler. As is normal with his pics, this is heavy, and harsh parody on virtually every group of people there is. Nothing is really sacred. This movie is laden with very harsh language throughout, and is generally distasteful. There are also tons of really gross, but silly scenes designed to turn your stomach. But all of that is certainly nothing new with today's comedies, or Sandler movies. There is just nothing new here. It's all 7 grade locker room humor that will find an audience with those who are new to this kind of movie. You know, what we think is funny is always changing, that's just movie history, and the way society is. But it is really amazing that many will think this is really hilarious. Even if you're laughing here, you know it's really pretty gross.

Sandler is now a 50 year old man. It is incredible to me that he is still willing to do on screen what he does and think it's actually funny. You name it here, he does it. (You don't want to know.) I think it's time to grow up. but it may be too late. Obviously he is not in need of the money so it's somehting else driving him, and that's becomming a bit creepy to me. Don't get me wrong, there are a few guilty pleasure laughs here and with Sandler there is always a shred of heart, but not nearly enough of it. What this is, is simply a hormone charged, puberty humor fest.

This movie is also laced with TONS of cameos to get TV networks to cover it, and to get social media to talk about it. From those on today's pop-culture B-list, to those of yesterday especially from the 1980's. Some are funny. There is also some interesting casting here including Tony Orlando and Vanilla Ice with big parts, and Susan Sarandon who must be broke - to accept a part in this flick in a small role.

This is also product placement central as is always a part of Sandler pics. I am sure it's a great way to get a project financed when maybe the studio may be not nearly as generous for movies like this. There are logo's and placements all over this movie. Pretty cheap.

That's My Boy. A laugh or two here and there, but over all another swing and a miss from Sandler.