Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories

Movie spotlight

Bedtime Stories

2000
Movie
15 min
English

It's late night and three couples, living in the same building start in separate beds but end in the same elevator...

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Adam SandlerGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A hotel handyman discovers that the fairy tales he tells his nieces and nephew actually come true, with the twists often being influenced by his own desires and fears. He then attempts to use this newfound ability to his advantage, leading to comedic and chaotic situations as he tries to engineer his own happy ending.

Critical Reception

Bedtime Stories received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on Sandler's typical comedic style. Audiences, however, found it to be an enjoyable family-friendly comedy, particularly appreciating the performances and the fantastical premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • While Adam Sandler's trademark humor is present, the film struggles with a formulaic plot.

  • The fantasy elements provide some charm, but the story often feels underdeveloped.

  • Praised for its lighthearted entertainment value for families, despite critical shortcomings.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Bedtime Stories' to be a fun and charming movie, appreciating its imaginative premise and Adam Sandler's comedic performance. Many viewers enjoyed it as a lighthearted film suitable for family movie nights, though some noted it could be predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's initial concept was reportedly inspired by a dream Adam Sandler's daughter had.

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