Variety
A slow-motion zeppelin crash that starts as a dull-edged fable, and then spirals further and further out of control without ever growing more exciting or interesting.
Full review
The Cobbler
Adam Sandler leads this fantastical drama from filmmaker Thomas McCarthy (The Station Agent) as a New York shoe repairman who has lost his je ne sais quoi, but discovers the magical ability to take the appearance of his customers (by wearing their shoes). Co-stars Dustin Hoffman.
2014Rating: M, Bloody violenceUSA
ComedyDramaFantasy
- Director:
- Thomas McCarthy ('Win Win', 'The Visitor', 'The Station Agent')
- Writer:
- Thomas McCarthyPaul Sado
- Cast:
- Adam SandlerMethod ManMelonie DiazDan StevensSteve BuscemiDustin HoffmanFritz WeaverYul Vazquez
The Cobbler | Reviews
10%72 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
All reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
The Dissolve
Such a weirdly somber comedy that it would almost be in poor taste to laugh during it, though there's not much danger of that happening.
Full review
Entertainment Weekly
What starts off as a potentially charming fantasy never finds its footing.
Full review
