Recent Adam Sandler films haven’t exactly been hits, but this one feels like a change of direction. It had me laughing frequently, and I even got emotional during the wedding scene.

It’s strange how these Adam Sandler films on Netflix feel. I hesitate to even classify them as comedies. They are crafted with a certain level of polish, appearing to have considerable resources behind them, and there isn’t anything careless about the acting or technical aspects. It's clear that Sandler invests himself in his characters. Yet, it comes across as if he and those working on the project don’t personally …