I was surprised by how amusing this turned out to be, particularly given my past disappointments with movies starring Sandler and Stiller. The depiction of the family gathering felt very familiar and genuinely funny. 8/10

It’s among the initial contenders being considered for the Oscars, and there's been considerable attention paid to Adam Sandler's acting, especially given a period of less successful projects recently. I had faith in this director beforehand. The movie also features Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman; it’s full of talented performers working with a skilled filmmaker, making it one of the year’s strongest dramas—though no…