The Cobbler

Image Entertainment | Release Date: March 13, 2015

5.0	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 87 Ratings

USER RATING DISTRIBUTION

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Watch Now

Stream On

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Review this movie

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.

Check box if your review contains spoilers

0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User score By date Most helpful

TheQuietGamerMay 5, 2015

It's quite an odd film. Those tired of seeing Sandler doing the same old stuff over and over again should give this one a shot. With all it's weird charm and interesting concept there's something new for Sandler to do here. This semi dramaticIt's quite an odd film. Those tired of seeing Sandler doing the same old stuff over and over again should give this one a shot. With all it's weird charm and interesting concept there's something new for Sandler to do here. This semi dramatic comedy might not hit all of the right notes, but what's here is plenty entertaining.

I have to give credit for the attention to detail. When Sandler's character "Max" gains the ability to take on the appearance of another person by literally walking in their shoes, the characters personality and mannerisms are still evident. You can literally tell it's still Max just with a different face. I especially enjoyed the music, which helped carry the Jewish vibe the film was going for.

The plot jumps around between ideas. It starts off giving us a character who just wants to be someone else. Instead of giving us a movie about staying true to oneself writer and director Thomas McCarthy ditches this possibility quickly by tossing our lead into situations here he can help other people. The results are often quite funny. Max gets himself involved in some potentially dangerous scenarios that he has to get out of by switching identities. It gets pretty crazy and leads to some funny moments as well as some sweet ones. The finale tries to go a little too with the fiction and the results come off as a little cheesy.

The Cobbler has some flaws. Overall though there's enough humor and uniqueness here to make it worth a watch. Sandler steps out of his comfort zone to work with some different people. The results are something that feels wildly different from any of his previous works. For those in the mood for something unique that has both humor and heart I recommend this movie.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

All this user's reviews

RalfbergsAug 18, 2015

In my opinion it was an okay movie - maybe because I don't slack off Sandler as much as others do, but don't worry, it wasn't like all of the acting was done by him here - if you know movie's premise, then you know that he basically gets toIn my opinion it was an okay movie - maybe because I don't slack off Sandler as much as others do, but don't worry, it wasn't like all of the acting was done by him here - if you know movie's premise, then you know that he basically gets to be other people while wearing their shoes etc. So actually some other actors were involved heavily too. What I disliked was that the plot was a bit loose and did not come together completely - I mean there were so many flaws and the ending, maybe not predictable early in the movie, became more and more obvious and it actually kinda didn't make that much sense (not that most of it did). While it has some funny parts, don't expect much comedy here (not that it is drama either). Movie itself was interesting to watch in the sense that you wanted to know what will happen, even though some parts were a bit disappointing and actually repetitive. Plus I did not get how walking in other people shoes and being them will give you that much really - I mean you still have to do bad things to gain money or women or whatever, but they kinda made it that it is meant for doing good things - I just did not get what things actually.Anyway, if you want something more serious and without over the top acting etc, then this is for you and it is a watchable movie, even though you might forget what happened there after a while.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

beluganocJul 2, 2015

It's a deep movie if you can understand it's meaning, it shows that family means something beyond just flesh and blood, thank you for this movie, I enjoyed it alot.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

therockunleasheJul 14, 2015

Honestly, not sure why so many people dislike it. People talk about terrible characters, etc. when describing comedies, especially this film. Although, in all honesty, comedies are supposed to make you laugh, and nothing else.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

All this user's reviews

quincytheodoreApr 9, 2015

Adam Sandler has made an array of dubious movies for several years now, filled with cheap jokes and crude slapstick moments. The Cobbler has significantly different direction than all of those, it brings an odd near magical concept thatAdam Sandler has made an array of dubious movies for several years now, filled with cheap jokes and crude slapstick moments. The Cobbler has significantly different direction than all of those, it brings an odd near magical concept that unexpectedly works. While it also has a couple of flaws like some corny jokes and predictable plot devices, it remains entertaining without forced juvenile moments and delivers genuine laughs.

Story follows Max Simkin (Adam Sandler), a cobbler who finds out that his old apparatus has another magical function other than fixing soles. It allows him to change into the person who owns the particular shoes. The premise is good, Max steps into other persons' lives and also the wrong crowd, whose lives are far more diverse than his. Adam Sandler take a different role than his usual silly middle age men role. He brings more of casual awkwardness from a polite man, the addition of background and cultural aspects are also very welcomed to set a more identifiable setting.

Cinematography is slightly somber, certainly a change of pace from Sandler's usual overly colorful tone. To its credit, there are amount of details of the environment and the movie portrays the setting as a fundamental part of it. Humor mostly hits the spot, the jokes will create a few chuckles here and there. Though it's not all gold, it is definitely better than maniac laughs in Grown Up which isn't infectious at all. The film has more focus as it tells the comedy with both subtlety and exaggerated motions.

Actors deliver fair performance. Max's transformation takes him into different skins, all of which are portrayed with shared clumsiness. The body switching subgenre has a few predictable twists, the film also faces this problem, but it creates scenes with enough refinement that makes them refreshing and presentable. Screenplay and script have substantial material, they don't overreach the premise even though there are a few subplots in play.

There are some narrative hiccups towards the latter half, although these are not intrusive and shouldn't deter one from giving the movie a chance. The Cobbler reminds me of Click, it has strange concept yet surprisingly effective. This is an improvement in Sandler's movie line-up and it's certainly worth a view.… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

All this user's reviews

cedattyJul 25, 2015

Thoroughly enjoyable fantasy that intermingles humor with pathos and charm. Don't miss it. Reminiscent of a Twilight Zone episode, but far better. Al star cast with Sandler, Hoffman, Buscemi. The reviewers who pan it should find another line of work.

3 of 5 users found this helpful32

All this user's reviews

ThegodfathersonApr 19, 2015

Yes! Sandler's back! I caught The Cobbler on VOD, and was surprised that it was a Adam Sandler movie. To my surprise, I had fun with it. The movie is a fresh turn from Sandler's poorly acted, gross comedies, I mean this guy made classics! TheYes! Sandler's back! I caught The Cobbler on VOD, and was surprised that it was a Adam Sandler movie. To my surprise, I had fun with it. The movie is a fresh turn from Sandler's poorly acted, gross comedies, I mean this guy made classics! The Longest Yard, The Waterboy and now, The Cobbler. The movie is funny, I know Sandler has lost his charm over the years, with That's My Boy or Jack and Jill, but the whole thing clicks, well. The Cobbler is a fantasy mixed with comedy, and boy was it intriguing, this may be the most interesting work that Sandler has done! Max Simkin, a shoe repairer, gets a special power, that he can be whoever wore those shoes, it sounds silly, but it works well with what Director Thomas McCarthy wants to introduce. The critics can pan anything, but their biggest target is Adam Sandler movies, this one, doesn't need panning, it's a GOOD movie. Overall, The Cobbler is a fun, wild ride that may be Sandler's best work yet. The man IS back.… Expand

4 of 8 users found this helpful44

All this user's reviews

BongelaJun 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ignore the pompous "big" critics. They exist only to tear things down. The Cobbler was a pleasant surprise for me. This movie is neither a comedy, nor a drama. It's more of an urban fantasy or fairy tale...so you don't have to be too shocked by the idea that a man who can cobble shoes can also transform into the owner of the shoes. Yes, it's outrageous...it is meant to be! Enjoy the story. The Cobbler is fun, surprisingly sentimental, and a wild little ride. It's not perfect, but it's not bad either. If you enjoy a fun and outrageous story similar to that of The Brass Teapot, you should love this, too!… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

All this user's reviews

LeZeeMay 26, 2015

I don't know what's really going on with Adam Sandler in the recent years, he was actually out of the league for a while from entertaining his fans. All he did was overdose comedies which were below par compared to his earlier movies. I saidI don't know what's really going on with Adam Sandler in the recent years, he was actually out of the league for a while from entertaining his fans. All he did was overdose comedies which were below par compared to his earlier movies. I said in 'Blended' review that I'm tired of his movie, but watched it only because of the director. All his films were very impressive and I believed him on this one, more than the Sandler. Otherwise, it would have been undoubtedly a skippable flick.

As expected the movie was good, but not without the flaws, I mean the major ones because there are many unanswered stuffs that leaves viewers go either way from thinking all the possibility to create their own imagination. Hope that's not the case, the writers do not want to be that smart otherwise it will be a messed up movie with having a wonderful theme idea.

Yeah, I liked the concept, but it should have been a bit detail while exploring the story and exhibiting the characters. I still feel it can be covered in the follow-up, so from that perspective, the movie was decent. Especially highlighting one of the social issue was a nice addition, but the portrayal of family affair was a disappointment. It's that kind of story demanded in a like manner, but that does not convince me at all.

From the Adam Sandler's perspective the movie was much better, because of his series of recent fails. At the same time it was a bit letdown from the perspective of the director known for his cool works. Overall, it lays on 50-50, and mostly favours on the positive side because of the narration of the dark comedy in a style. And again, I felt the end was terrible with cliche. I definitely give thumbs up to go for it, even though the loopholes the creative concept draws our attention.

6.5/10… Expand

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

All this user's reviews