Spanglish

Name: Spanglish
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: December 17, 2004
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Adam Sandler, Cloris Leachman, Paz Vega, Téa Leoni

2004

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 17, 2004 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Sandler, Cloris Leachman, Paz Vega, Téa Leoni

Summary: A look at cultures colliding, as a beautiful native Mexican woman (Vega) becomes the housekeeper for an affluent Los Angeles family (Sandler, Leoni). Of all the horrifying pitfalls she worried about in this new culture, she never fathomed the peril of being truly embraced by an upscale American family. (Sony)

Director: James L. Brooks

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 131 min

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Wesley Morris

What he's (Brooks) come up with is one of the most humane works ever made about the lives of working mothers. Read full review

Empire Ian Freer

A satisfying and grown-up flick that boasts all of James L. Brooks' strengths. It's good to welcome back a unique, low-key voice. Read full review

James Berardinelli

trong on characters and relationships, but weak on some of the details that would elevate it from merely "good" to "great." Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Whatever message Brooks was trying to put across with Spanglish, it clearly got lost in translaaaaaaaaaaation. Read full review

Carla Meyer

Leoni is a very attractive woman, and she should be credited for giving a brave performance, but her character starts to produce involuntary shudders when she appears onscreen. Read full review

Dallas Observer Robert Wilonsky

Never quite works, despite the wonderful performances or the decency in the screenplay's margins. Read full review

Scott Foundas

Spanglish is Brooks' unqualified kitchen disaster - a desperate, shapeless, overreaching big-screen sitcom of a movie that just wants to be loved. Is that so wrong? In a word, yes. Read full review

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Habibiehakim

Sep 9, 2021

It is a comedy, and yet it's a very serious movie too, there is a moment that we all laugh so hard and there is a moment that is so serious, very serious, and it's really really good, Spanglish is another movie that will prove you wrong about Adam Sandler's acting, because he is so good inIt is a comedy, and yet it's a very serious movie too, there is a moment that we all laugh so hard and there is a moment that is so serious, very serious, and it's really really good, Spanglish is another movie that will prove you wrong about Adam Sandler's acting, because he is so good in here, and not forget to mention all of the cast was incredibly superb too, Spanglish is a funny, sweet, and yet a very good serious movie.… Expand

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Tanya

Sep 18, 2005

I really liked this movie. Mainly because I am Mexican-American and can relate to a lot of it. The spanish didn't pose a problem for me because duh! I understand it. I really would recommend this movie. It was awesome. ^.^

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ScottW.

Jun 25, 2010

This movie loves all its characters, each with their own foibles and hardships. The script bubbles with whimsy and intelligence. There are many laugh out loud moments, but the humor always emerges from characters naturally, and advances their development. Two families converge, a Mexican This movie loves all its characters, each with their own foibles and hardships. The script bubbles with whimsy and intelligence. There are many laugh out loud moments, but the humor always emerges from characters naturally, and advances their development. Two families converge, a Mexican immigrant turned au pair and her pubescent daughter, and a successful chef, his wife, their son and daughter and her alcoholic mother. Nearly every adult family member hurts the others incidentally--most sadly their children--as they pursue their own, not unworthy goals. But through the grace of a platonic romance between the chef and au pair, the convergent families nudge each into mindful repair of their relationships and a healthier view of themselves. Wonderful acting, especially a superlative Tea Leoni. This movie inspires and delights so, you won't walk away from it, you'll float. And your feet won't have to touch the ground, for a little while at least.… Expand

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sammietee

Apr 11, 2013

I have always enjoyed this movie. I enjoy the premiss and the plot is for the most part pretty good. The mom in this movie does bug me but her character is very important and you're not meant to like her all that much. I have watched this movie more than once and it's still a good time toI have always enjoyed this movie. I enjoy the premiss and the plot is for the most part pretty good. The mom in this movie does bug me but her character is very important and you're not meant to like her all that much. I have watched this movie more than once and it's still a good time to watch a second or third time. I also like to see Adam Sandler in a more serious movie that's not always like his bad comedies. Spanglish is worth watching.… Expand

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bobbymb

Jan 25, 2018

Adam Sandler egyik komolyabb hangvételű filmjéről van szó. Aki jól akar szórakozni, azoknak ajánlom.

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alejandro970

Jun 25, 2021

This clash of cultures comedy was supposed to have something to say in its favor, but it's loaded with stereotypes that barely provoke the slightest laugh; not to mention that the development of the plot feels slow at times. What is at least appreciated is a moderate Adam Sandler, withoutThis clash of cultures comedy was supposed to have something to say in its favor, but it's loaded with stereotypes that barely provoke the slightest laugh; not to mention that the development of the plot feels slow at times. What is at least appreciated is a moderate Adam Sandler, without his crude humor.… Expand

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RachelC

Sep 19, 2007

The worst movie I've seen in years. Misogynistic crap: i.e. we are meant to laugh at a woman because she makes faces while having an orgasm, wants sex, and is bored since losing her job. And the contrast made with the supportive, maternal, sensual, and 'salt-of-the-earth' The worst movie I've seen in years. Misogynistic crap: i.e. we are meant to laugh at a woman because she makes faces while having an orgasm, wants sex, and is bored since losing her job. And the contrast made with the supportive, maternal, sensual, and 'salt-of-the-earth' Latina maid is just a counterpoint of stereotypes (racial, gender, and class). Most of all though the film is all about support for Sandler (your hardworking everyman with a dream) and mean brutal hatred for his one-dimensional wife (Leoni). Invidious and evil stuff.… Expand

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