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!