The Cobbler (2014)

The Cobbler doesn't come up as a typical Adam Sandler movie having a typical humor. This in fact constitutes a perfectly entertaining flick having moments of subtlety and non-pompousness. The trailer did show some emotional scenes and gives an impression as if the flick is about a brooding Adam Sandler but the real matter totally contradicts that. It is funny and leaves a big smile on your face when it ends. Now about Adam Sandler. This is one of his finest performances owing to the fact that he makes no effort to act. His natural awkwardness perfectly fits the character and i don't think there could have been anyone more perfect to play this coward yet clean at heart protagonist.

Don't fall for the reviews or the ratings. This movie is sumptuous in its own way and will leave a great taste in your mouth when seen on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Fmovies: I also don't understand all the hate about this film. This also stars Dustin Hoffman. This was perhaps Adam Sandlers best attempt at the other-than-comedy genre. I was never a big fan of his comedy anyway. It's been a while and I don't remember this at all. But it would make a good date movie imo.

This was an enjoyable film that is some 90 degrees right away from the comedic portrayals that Adam Sandler normally portrays. In The Cobbler Adam Sandler plays Max Simkin, a fifth generation cobbler continuing in his fathers footsteps, but working without any reward or passion. Max's father just vanished one day so Max stayed home to take care of his aging mom.

The films opening scene starts in 1903 in a tenement building in New York's lower east side. A group of hard working Jewish business men are being strangled slowly by their landlord for more and more rent money and so they need to figure out a way to understand who their landlord is so they assign the task to Max's cobbler grandfather to repair a pair of their landlords shoes with his magic manual pedal threader. The film then swings forward 111 years to when Max is running his grandfathers shoe repair business when he is threatened by a gangster to have his shoes repaired by the end of the day or deal with some violent consequences. As Max's bad luck would continue his threader machine breaks down so he is forced to use his grandfathers manual pedal threader and in so doing, Max's life changes forever.

I really do not want to give away the creative storyline in any way but suffice to say that Max develops an understanding of why his father and his grandfather before him always held on to this manual pedal threader. The writer/director utilized Adam Sandler's comedic and dramatic abilities to develop a character in Max Simkin, a fifth generation cobbler who stayed in his heritage original storefront in lower east side New York to grind away a living and take care of his aging mother since his father abandoned them.

There is a very unique and multi-cultural side to New York with a blending of the people who walk in to Max's shop each day that writer/director introduces us to through various scenes and a good musical score. There is also a group of first rate actors such as Steve Buscemi, Method Man, Ellen Barkin, Dustin Hoffman, Lynn Cohen and Melanie Diaz who support Adam Sandler in this charming film.

It is well worth a watch and I give it an 8 out of 10 rating.

The Cobbler fmovies. Creative, interesting and amusing are thoughts that come to mind after watching the Cobbler. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this film. The concept was very creative and fascinating. It also had quite an alright story to ground the fantasy.

If rewritten or directed differently perhaps with a bit more flair and moments this could have been an incredible film. Nevertheless, it was still pretty good and deserves a higher rating on here.

7.5/10

I am glad I ignored the bad reviews from users and critics and watched this movie. I didn't have any expectations when I rented it, but was merely in the mood for a comedy that would take my mind off of a hectic day. Luckily, The Cobbler fit the bill. It was funny, charming, clever and overall very entertaining. The premise of the movie was unique and intriguing, and I enjoyed the plot twists and fantasy moments alike. Adam Sandler was in great form, and the entire supporting cast made the movie work like a well oiled machine (pun intended). I didn't find the characters played by Adam Sandler offensive or distasteful, and there were some real laugh out loud moments. Of course, there were plenty of moments full of genuine sentiment, with lots of lessons to be learned. This is the kind of movie I want in my permanent collection, and if there is going to be a sequel, I can't wait to see it.

I was never a fan of Sandler, 'cause he always used the same jokes, the same base-storyline, same characters and etc. Even similar locations and chicks (blond in preference), to all of his movies!

With this one, from the trailer I have watched one year ago, I was so anticipating to watch it. Sandler, played out of his comfort zone and he won. To all the points: acting, story, scenes, photography, production, other actors, WOW just WOW. Loved every single minute of this movie. Even if you are a hater of Sandler, you should give it a try. I put my hands on fire, that you will be also happily surprised.

My rating is 9/10 cause, nothing is perfect, right? :-)