That's My Boy

Name: That's My Boy
Genre: Comedy
Released: June 15, 2012
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 31
Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, James Caan, Leighton Meester

2012

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2012 | R

Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, James Caan, Leighton Meester

Summary: While still in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to dealWhile still in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills. (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Director: John Morris and Sean Anders

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 116 min

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Bilge Ebiri

Jun 16, 2012

The results are soul-corrodingly funny. Read full review

Empire Chris Hewitt (1)

Sep 3, 2012

Not nearly as terrible as burped-out Sandler disasters of recent years, there's enough funny stuff here to remind us of his talent. Still, it's not for everyone. Read full review

Mary Pols

Jun 14, 2012

I did laugh. The movie is so disgusting it is worthy of the Farrelly brothers. Read full review

Joe Williams

Jun 15, 2012

In matters of personal taste, there is no right or wrong, so if erasing brain cells is your idea of a good time, That's My Boy could be your cup of turpentine. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Jun 14, 2012

This is one of those movies you feel stupider just for having sat through. I think I'm already worse at math. Read full review

Rick Groen

Jun 14, 2012

Will be construed by the faithful as an embarrassment of riches and by the rest of us as cruel and unusual punishment. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Jun 14, 2012

Even with 87.5 years to go, the 21st century may never see a stupider comedy than That's My Boy. Read full review

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gravesheen

Jun 17, 2012

Imagine if the director of "The Hangover" never said, "Okay, that's too far." The resulting movie would be very close to this. If you loved that movie and you're willing to further degrade yourself as a human being, this will be the funniest movie, ever. It has just the right amount of funnyImagine if the director of "The Hangover" never said, "Okay, that's too far." The resulting movie would be very close to this. If you loved that movie and you're willing to further degrade yourself as a human being, this will be the funniest movie, ever. It has just the right amount of funny moments, mixed with a decent storyline and character development to make it great to watch over and over.… Expand

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Jun 25, 2012

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Bruce722

Nov 29, 2012

Now this is more like it. Finally Adam Sandler goes back to the type of comedy that made him famous and leaves that little kid crap behind. Was this movie completely ridiculous? Was if full of profane language and crude humor? Was there needless dialogue and random cameos? Yes, yes, and yes.Now this is more like it. Finally Adam Sandler goes back to the type of comedy that made him famous and leaves that little kid crap behind. Was this movie completely ridiculous? Was if full of profane language and crude humor? Was there needless dialogue and random cameos? Yes, yes, and yes. Would you want an Adam Sandler movie any other way? Hell no.… Expand

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Rikiege

Dec 22, 2012

A funny movie, but is very kinky and say many bad words.

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oblique15

May 18, 2013

The best part of this movie are the Rex Ryan scenes, I `m a Pats fan so i`t was pretty funny. The movie has it`s unique moments, but after a bit I`t just becomes another Adam Sandler movie by going over the top. Most of his movies just try to be as crazy as possible.

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AndrewBurge

Feb 9, 2019

Adam Sandler seems to believe that deep down everyone is as silly and childish as he is. That's why throughout the entire run-time of "That's My Boy" his character, Donny Burger, ehmm, Berger, sorry (see, Sandler, you're not the only one who can do a tasteless joke) acts like a humanAdam Sandler seems to believe that deep down everyone is as silly and childish as he is. That's why throughout the entire run-time of "That's My Boy" his character, Donny Burger, ehmm, Berger, sorry (see, Sandler, you're not the only one who can do a tasteless joke) acts like a human converter, pretty much turning everyone he meets to their most deprived versions.

But if life were according to Sandler, depravity would be celebrated. Kids everywhere would have sexual intercourse with their teachers and then feed their offspring candies every breakfast only to have them sick of diabetes in a few years. But Sandler is a down-to-earth guy. This I like about him. Donny Berger is not only an annoying character but he is so incredibly obnoxious, pushing the limit of taste so far that after a while you numb to the experience and can't help but laugh a bit... just a bit.

Beyond the usual mediocre acting, awkward writing, and so on, this film tries to make Sandler's character look good in a very weird way. There is not much into justifying his actions, no redemption or anything, but yet again, is everyone else who is at fault. In the end stages he discovers his son's soon-to-be wife Jamie (Leighton Meester) performing sexual intercourse with her brother. Director Sean Anders thinks that by making Donny reveal such a disturbing act would make him look better than finding her cheating with some random dude.

Between a Vanilla Ice cameo and a James Caan who I have no idea what the hell he is doing in this mess, there is a bit of fun here and there, but overall its just silly and, God, so annoying!… Expand

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Zanearts

Mar 17, 2019

**Just my opinion**
This is one of my least favourite films of all time. I think it all began with the very hollow opening, depicting PEDOPHILIA in the worst way possible. The son that the teacher and student have is named Han Solo. Wow. I guess at points it is funny, but the majority of the**Just my opinion**
This is one of my least favourite films of all time. I think it all began with the very hollow opening, depicting PEDOPHILIA in the worst way possible. The son that the teacher and student have is named Han Solo. Wow. I guess at points it is funny, but the majority of the time, it's so painful to watch. The comedy isn't remotely smart, all characters are terrible and the basic recycled atmosphere absolutely tires me. Just how am I supposed to feel emotional at any scenes, when beforehand I literally witnessed a child being born from another child, just longer than 10 years younger than him? Also, they have a cheap attempt at a joke, by depicting a incest relationship .....

Films such as The Hangover are great examples of comedy today. The Hangover, believe it or not, is smart. It actually has more than comedy. It's basically a film about friends learning more about each other, taking time away from their every day live, and what's this film about? Well, to put it simply, it's about some kid having a baby who grows up to become the fiancé of an incest whore.… Expand

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