Movies:
Big Daddy
DVD Release: Big Daddy [WS/P&S]
- Release Date: 1999
- "HBO First Look: Making of Big Daddy"
- Widescreen and full-screen formats
- English 5.1 [Dolby Digital] and two-channel [Dolby Surround]
- Sheryl Crow music video
- Talent files
- Original theatrical trailers
- Bonus trailers
DVD Release: Big Daddy [WS]
- Release Date: 1999
- HBO First Look: Making of BIG DADDY
- Sheryl Crow Music Video
- Garbage Music Video
- Talent Files
- Original Theatrical Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
DVD Release: Big Daddy [UMD]
- Release Date: 2005
- Full-length movie
- Widescreen presentation
- DVD picture quality
- Rating:
- Genre: Comedy
- Movie Type: Gross-Out Comedy, Slapstick
- Themes: Fathers and Sons, Adoption, Looking For Love
- Director: Dennis Dugan
- Main Cast: Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Josh Mostel, Leslie Mann
- Release Year: 1999
- Country: US
- Run Time: 95 minutes
- MPAA Rating: PG13
Plot
Prospective parents everywhere, you have a new role model: Adam Sandler! In Big Daddy, Sandler plays 30-year-old bachelor Sonny Koufax, a carefree slob who has never much taken to adult responsibilities. However, as his old buddies start getting married and drifting away, Sonny realizes that if he doesn't do something soon, he could end up all alone for the rest of his life. When his most recent girlfriend dumps him because she's sick of being with a man who can't act like a grown-up, he decides that it's time to take drastic action to win her back. To convince her that he can face adult responsibilities, he adopts a five-year-old boy, Julian (Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse). However, the plan doesn't work, and, as Sonny resigns himself to being single a bit longer, he makes a horrifying discovery: he can't return Julian, and now he really does have to start acting like an adult. Supporting Sandler in Big Daddy are Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Josh Mostel, Rob Schneider, and Kristy Swanson. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie GuideReview
Although laden with phlegm, urine, and vomit, Big Daddy also hurls a load of charm and a big heart at its audience. This Adam Sandler vehicle is a return to the goofy and apathetic style of Billy Madison with a touch of the adult sophistication of The Wedding Singer. The comedy contains a laundry list of standard Sandler-esque elements, including everything from bathroom gags to random/bizarre humor to a supporting role by Rob Schneider. Even with the heavy-handed sentimentality and the clichéd courtroom scene climax, this crass and often sloppy film surprisingly works. It will satisfy longtime Sandler fans with his adolescent humor and sudden outbursts of rage, while its mawkish plot will attract the mainstream viewers the comedian gained with The Wedding Singer. Steve Buscemi delivers some real zingers as a homeless nomad, while Peter Dante and Jonathan Loughran are perfect in their portrayal of an affectionate gay male couple. Despite its many flaws and sluggish pace, Big Daddy is indeed a satisfying comedy that isn't the typically juvenile Sandler yuckfest. Directed by Dennis Dugan, who also teamed up with Sandler in Happy Gilmore, this film contains sensitivity about an important subject. While the trademark goofy gags still exist, the filmmakers also address issues around adoption, success, and parenting. A far cry from Kramer vs. Kramer, the film is still refreshing as a movie that extols love and acceptance while simultaneously being as rude, crude, and lewd as possible. ~ Adam Goldberg, All Movie GuideCast
- Adam Sandler - Sonny Koufax
- Joey Lauren Adams - Layla
- Jon Stewart - Kevin
- Cole Sprouse - Julian
- Dylan Sprouse - Julian
- Josh Mostel - Mr. Brooks
- Leslie Mann - Corinne
Allen Covert - Phil; Rob Schneider - Delivery Guy; Kristy Swanson - Vanessa; Joseph Bologna - Mr. Koufax; Peter Dante - Tommy; Jonathan Loughran - Mike; Steve Buscemi - Homeless Guy; George Hall - Eldery Driver
