My Movie Review on Bedtime Stories (2008)
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 8, 2022
Yo, what's up, Kemosabes?
This is your friendly film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.
Today, I'm gonna give you guys my take of the very first movie I've seen that starred Adam Sandler:
"Bedtime Stories"
Here's the summary of this story:
Skeeter Bronson is the handyman of the Nottingham Hotel, and for quite a while he's been desiring to become either the owner or manager like his father, Marty Bronson, had long ago promised.
During the development of a new hotel, Skeeter is tasked with watching over his sister's kids, Patrick and Bobbi, every night. To pass the time and help them get to sleep, Skeeter tells his niece and nephew a bedtime story, and he even lets them share their own ideas of how to make the stories he tells better.
However, in the morning after he tells his stories, Skeeter suddenly notices that everything seems to be going in his favor to become manager of the new hotel, and he believes the reason for it...is because Patrick and Bobbi's input for his stories becomes reality.
Could Skeeter's dreams of managing a hotel finally be coming true? Or not?
I'm not sure how many people think the same as I do on this, but in all honesty...this movie is quite literally one of the most underrated comedies I've ever seen! I mean, I get that Adam Sandler has a reputation for starring in negatively reviewed films, but that's no excuse. As a man who grew up with this movie, this film was one that I found to be nonstop enjoyable.
For instance, the direction by Adam Shankman, the story by Tim Herlihy, and the screenplay by Herlihy and Matt Lopez, were awesome! Among the most enjoyable things about it was that the concept was undeniably original and imaginative, because I don't recall the bedtime stories someone tells becoming a reality being explored before. Along with that, the comedy of the film was hilarious and nicely innocent, with each gag being executed so well you'd barely resist laughing your socks off. The film was likewise emotional and deeply heartfelt, with the growing bonds between Skeeter, Patrick, Bobbi, and Jill being what particularly helped the movie be alive.
The special effects of the film were nicely done as well. Yes, they weren't as neat-looking or groundbreaking as ones used in other movies, but I can tell that it wasn't the effects team's intention to do so. It was amazing how appealing the team made everything look without using too much money, and there was a storybook vibe to it all that fit perfectly with the pop-up book perspective it was told from.
The music by Rupert-Gregson Williams was magnificent, if I may add. I love how emotionally engaging he made the melodies, as it helped the movie be all-the-more entrancing and fun to watch. Plus, the film's use of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" was a delightful element, and it was what inspired me to upload the song to my Music app years ago.
Finally, the acting, casting, characters, and character development were extraordinary.
I really can't lie, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand were the ones that made my family and I laugh the most throughout the movie. The comedic-timings and personalities Sandler and Brand gave their characters of Skeeter and Mickey were hysterical, and they looked like they were having a great time with their material. Skeeter's character development throughout the film was likewise remarkable, as it was undeniably transformative and solidified Skeeter as a three-dimensional character.
I'd also like to add that Guy Pearce brought an incredible sense of professionalism to the character of Kendall, and he stole the show every chance he had.
In conclusion, "Bedtime Stories" is a clearly under appreciated gem with a reputation I can't understand. The acting was fun, the comedy was enjoyable, the story was clever and unique, everything! In my opinion, it's one of Adam Sandler's best movies, and he and Disney mix perfectly together and should collaborate more often.
So, I rate "Bedtime Stories" five out of five stars.
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