I not sure why critics attempt to hold Sandler movies to some strange measurement. Well, this movie is not Citizen Kane; therefore, it is garbage. This is just ridiculously unfair. Movies simply can be fun, light, and goofy, to be entertaining. If you like Waterboy or his old character Canteen Boy, from SNL, mixed in with a Halloween theme you will enjoy this one. He also brings back his usual crew of actors--which I really like. In any case, my family found this movie to be the perfect Saturday night watch. I would recommend it.