“Funny-sweet . . . not bleccchh sweet . . . May be the first of [Adam] Sandler’s films in which women might also appreciate the humor. But [his] core demographic – guys – need not fear betrayal or abandonment”

- Jeff Millar

“The Sandler mojo ain’t working in Big Daddy. No siree Bob. Dismal. Lame. Not funny”

- Desson Howe

Big Daddy

Adam Sandler adopts a friend’s illegitimate child to prove to his girlfriend that he’s a responsible adult. Joey Lauren Adams, Steve Buscemi, Deborah S. Craig, Leslie Mann, Josh Mostel, Rob Schneider, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Jon Stewart, Kristy Swanson. Director: Dennis Dugan (1999, PG-13)