Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega, and Cloris Leachman star. DVD features include commentary by director James L. Brooks, deleted scenes, and making-of the film.
With SPANGLISH, writer/director/producer James L. Brooks (AS GOOD AS IT GETS) unfurls yet another accomplished, tender, romantic comedy. Celebrated chef John Clasky (Adam Sandler) is the patriarch of the Clasky household, but the mood swings of his hypersensitive wife, Deborah (Tea Leoni), are what really runs the show. When the Claskys hire the beautiful Flor (Paz Vega) to be their maid, their already rocky relationship faces some even bigger boulders. Spanish-speaking Flor is a sincere, loving single mother whose daughter, Christina (Shelbie Bruce), receives lavish displays of affection from Deborah. Meanwhile, Deborah neglects her own son and daughter in much the same way that her self-absorbed, alcoholic mother, Evelyn (Cloris Leachman), neglected her. Eventually Deborah crosses a line when she betrays her husband with the real estate broker who is helping her search for a beach house. Faced with this challenge, John and Flor, who share a clear attraction to one another, get the chance to explore their feelings.
Brooks populates his film with wholly believable characters. On first glance they may seem like broad caricatures (especially in the case of the roles played by Leoni and Leachman), but the characters subvert viewers' expectations by turning into full-fledged, three-dimensional humans by the end of the film. As in PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE, Sandler delivers a performance that shows his wide range of talent.
THEATRICAL RELEASE: DECEMBER 17, 2004
Spanglish Reviews:
"[It] features good performances and smart lines..."
-- Chris Roberts, Uncut
"SPANGLISH's strengths are considerable."-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"Sandler is the best he has ever been..."-- Mike Clark, USA Today
"You're in for a treat with this sweetheart of a romantic comedy....Brooks makes SPANGLISH a rich blend of humor and heartbreak."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)
this movie is great The person who gave this one star is really out of touch with this movie. While 5 stars may be too high, it is easily worthy of 4... Everyone in this movie gives really solid performances and it is both funny, insightful, poignant and entertaining. I can believe these people are real. They may be extreme, but it is all believable. Submitted by R.E. (Nassau, Bahamas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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????? This movie sucked. No other word for it. It was beyond belief retarded and Adam Sandler didn't even have but a couple of "OK" moments. The movie was so boring I couldn't even finish watching it. Submitted by KDogg (New Kent, VA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
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Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French Subtitles - English - Closed Captioning Subtitles - French - Optional Additional Release Material: Making Of: HBO First Look: The Making of SPANGLISH Audio Commentary: James L. Brooks - Director, Crew Trailers: Sony Pictures Previews Deleted Scenes: With Optional Commentary (12) Featurette:
1. Casting Sessions With Optional Commentary 2. "How to Make the World's Greatest Sandwich featuring Thomas Keller" DVD-ROM Features: SPANGLISH Screenplay
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