US Release June 15, 2012
Screened on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at Edwards Mira Mesa
That’s My Boy is a return to Adam Sandler’s roots of raunchy
and kick-ass laughter inducing jokes and scenes. I’ve been a big Sandler fan since Happy Gilmore and Billy
Madison, with The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates as 2 of my top favorite movies
of all time.
That’s My Boy stars Adam Sandler as Donny Berger who had an
affair with his teacher, Miss McGarricle, as a junior high schooler. Their affair leads to him impregnating
her and she being charged with statutory rape and sentenced to 33 years in
prison. The young Miss McGarricle
is played by Eva Amurri, who bears a striking resemblance to her real life
mother, Susan Sarandon. Donny is
left to care for baby Han Solo as a single parent under the guardianship of his
father since he is still only 13 years old.
*Spoilers ahead*
Fast-forward 30 years and Donny has squandered his 15
minutes of fame (and the bit of fortune that came with it). He is a babbling alcoholic that owes
the IRS $45,000 and has not had any contact with his son for over 12
years. In order to avoid jail
time, he must find a means to pay off the $45,000. He goes to see a smut television host to see if his story is
still worth something. The host
only offers him a show if he can get a reunion with his son Han Solo visiting
Miss McGarricle in prison.
The rest of the movie showcases Donny’s attempts to
reconnect with his son, who in the stab to distance himself from his parentage
has changed his name to Todd Peterson.
As with the majority of Sandler’s movies, hilarity and vulgarity ensues
as the father and son rekindle their bond. There are many uproarious scenes and dialogue between the
characters throughout the movie. A
special mention to: Vanilla Ice and Milo Ventimiglia for their awesome comedic
timing.
Overall, That’s My Boy may have some critics questioning the
morality of statutory rape as the basis for this comedy but it is rated R so it
should restrict the audience to a more mature group. I think Adam Sandler and his wickedly awesome and hilarious cast
has done a great job. Go see it!
-Ris
