— by ADAM DALE — Kevin James has been a staple in family comedy films the past few years, collaborating with Adam Sandler’s productions multiple times, and has really cemented himself in that role. The only problem is that I don’t like that mold. His performances in comedic films pri[...]
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Adam Sandler to Check into Hotel Transylvania
Adam Sandler will voice the lead role of Dracula in Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D family comedy “Hotel Transylvania.” The film will be released on September 21, 2012, by Columbia Pictures. The film will be directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, well-known for his work[...]
Under Review: ‘The Zookeeper’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Griffin Keyes (Kevin James) is devastated when his girlfriend Stephanie (Leslie Bibb) turns down his marriage proposal and then dumps him because all he has is a modest job as a zookeeper. Years pass and Griffin never moves on. He throws himself wholeheartedly into hi[...]
Six Clips and a Featurette from ‘Zookeeper’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Kevin James is one of those comedians who has the ability to entertain both adults and children. He can walk the line of a bit dirtier comedy, but can still pull off the child-like shtick that kids love so much. I believe that dexterity lies in his personable nature. [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Zookeeper’
— by LYNN TACKITT — When you are the best at what you do, you should be on top of the world, right? When you’re the best zookeeper, not all your friends speak the same language. Or do they? Griffin (played by Kevin James) is the best zookeeper and one night after he fails to […][...]
Under Review: ‘The Dilemma’
— by ADAM POYNTER — In a time of year after the all the hype and excitement of holiday movie releases has subsided, countless sequels and artsy films vying for Oscar recognition have come and gone, director Ron Howard (“Apollo 13,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Cinderella[...]
Four Clips from ‘The Dilemma’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Generally speaking, if you put enough actors I like in a movie, I will see it … at some point. If a movie stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connolly and Queen Latifah — and is directed by Ron Howard — then I am going to see it. [[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Zookeeper’ (Teaser Version)
— by RACHEL COYNE — If you count “Doctor Doolittle,” “Stuart Little,” “Cats & Dogs” and “Garfield” among your favorite movies of all time, then you’re in for a treat with “The Zookeeper.” If, however, you don’t have an affinity for talking animal movies and a[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Dilemma’ (Both Versions)
— by ALEXA MILAN — What would you do if you found out your best friend’s wife was having an affair? That’s the underlying question at the center of Ron Howard’s latest comedy, “The Dilemma.” Best friends Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James) seem to ha[...]
Under Review: Grown Ups
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — Have you ever looked at photos or watched a home video of a friend who was so stoked about his or her recent vacation, and it looked like a good time, but you just “should have been there” to get the gist of the trip? That’s pretty much what the […][...]
A Scene from ‘Grown Ups’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — I remember the days when Adam Sandler being in a film use to guarantee its hilarity. Nowadays though, it only means that it’s destined for mediocrity. The same could be said for any of the other male cast members: Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James, Rob[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Grown Ups’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — I’m not going to lie, when I heard about an Adam Sandler movie called “Grown Ups,” I wasn’t too excited. As a matter a fact, I completely dismissed it. I have loved many of Adam’s movies, but lately he has been going down a path I have[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Grown Ups’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Even without seeing the trailer, there’s a good chance you already know whether you want to see “Grown Ups.” The five lead roles are played by Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and David Spade. They portray five friends who[...]