Saturday, April 18, 2015

DVD Review: The Cobbler


The Cobbler
Director: Tom McCarthy
Starring: Adam Sandler, Cliff "Method Man" Smith, Ellen Barkin, Melonie Diaz, Dan Stevens
Studio: Image Entertainment
Release Date: May 12, 2015
Retail: $27.97
ASIN: B00T6QFMUW
Running Time: 98 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

While funnyman Adam Sandler hasn't impressed film critics with his acting abilities (minus Punch-Drunk Love) or any of the comedies he releases yearly, he still has a loyal fan base. For some odd reason, the 2014 comedy-drama The Cobbler flew under the radar; only appearing at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival before receiving a very limited release in theaters last month.

Directed by Tom McCarthy (The Station Agent), the film centers on a bored shoe repairman, Max Simkin (played by Adam Sandler), whom took over the family's business when his father (played by Dustin Hoffman) walked out on his mother years ago. Max's only friend is the next-door barber, Jimmy (played by Steve Buscemi).

After the electric stitching machine breaks down, Max has no other choice but to use the old-fashioned stitching machine that once belonged to his grandfather. While waiting on his customer (played by Cliff "Method Man" Smith) to pick up the shoes, Max gets bored and slips the shoes on his feet, which leads to a startling revelation - he can transform to look like his customers!

It seems the old stitching machine is magical as it can let Max take the appearance of the shoes' owner. Of course, he takes advantage of this ability and has a little fun with it that is until he discovers that a real estate developer (played by Ellen Barkin) is trying to buy the local businesses in his neighborhood, so the buildings can be tore down to make from for complex buildings. Max must use his Cobbler magic to help save the neighborhood.

The film will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on May 12th. Special Features on the DVD include The Making of "The Cobbler" and a Trailer.


I was aware of Sandler's upcoming Pixel film, but I didn't know that The Cobbler even existed until I received the DVD on Thursday. I haven't cared much for the last few Sandler comedies, so I wasn't expecting too much from The Cobbler. Surprisingly, this movie is better than what the critics claimed it was; actually Sandler gives a pretty good performance. None of the unwanted juvenile humor is in this flick; allowing Sandler to actually act! Overall, The Cobbler is an intriguing comedy-drama that is worth taking a look at.



*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.


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