Jack + Jill
Jack + Jill

Jack + Jill

2010Movie8 minEnglish

An action thriller that follows two homicidal assassins, named Jack and Jill, as they take over a New York news television station and hold its employees hostage

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IMDb3.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes3%
Metacritic23/100
Google Users29%
Director: Dennis DuganGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Jack Sadelstein, a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles, dreads the annual visit of his "opposite" twin sister, Jill. Jill is a needy, loud, and often annoying individual who comes to stay with Jack for Thanksgiving and overstays her welcome. Her presence disrupts Jack's life, his relationship with his wife Erin, and his budding connection with his favorite baseball player, Al Pacino.

Critical Reception

Jack and Jill was universally panned by critics and audiences alike, widely considered one of the worst films ever made. It achieved an unprecedented level of negative attention for its perceived lack of humor, nonsensical plot, and Adam Sandler's performance in dual roles.

What Reviewers Say

  • A relentless barrage of uninspired gags and forced sentimentality.
  • Adam Sandler's performance in dual roles is widely criticized.
  • The film is often cited as a prime example of a critically disastrous comedy.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be painfully unfunny and lacking in any redeeming qualities. Many expressed disbelief that such a film was released, with common complaints focusing on the repetitive and irritating nature of Jill's character and the overall low quality of the humor.

Awards & Accolades

Won 10 Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Adam Sandler), Worst Actress (Adam Sandler), and Worst Director. It was nominated for a total of 12 Razzies.

Fun Fact

Al Pacino, who plays himself in the film, stated in interviews that he only agreed to the role because his children were fans of Adam Sandler's work.

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