Jack and Jill movie

Jack and Jill

The movie Jack and Jill (2011) is directed by Dennis Dugan, written by Adam Sandler, Steve Koren and story by Ben Zook.  The film walks us through a comedic look at the relationship between fraternal twin siblings, Jack (Adam Sandler) and Jill (Adam Sandler) Sadelstein.  This also marks the first time we see Adam Sandler dressed in drag.  Very funny!


Jack is a very successful advertising executive in Los Angeles.  He is married to Erin Sadelstein (Katie Holmes) and has two kids, his adopted son, Gary (Rhohand Chand) and his daughter, Sofia (Elodie Tougne).  They live a very comfortable and upscale life.  Each year at Thanksgiving, Jack's twin sister, Jill, comes to visit.  Jill is an embarrassment for Jack.  She is slightly masculine, loud, boisterous and has never married.  Jill has spent many of her years taking care of their parents, while Jack has pursued a career and life. 

This Thanksgiving is different from the past, since their mother has passed away, leaving Jill alone in The Bronx in New York City.  Once Jill arrives in L.A; things are not going well between her and Jack.  Jill decides she needs to stay as long as she has to in order to repair her relationship with her brother.  Jack is not happy about this, but goes along with it, since his kids love her so much and his wife reminds him she is alone now.


Jill meets the people Jack works with, the gardener who takes care of the family yard and goes to a L.A. Lakers basketball game with Jack.  Jack has been trying to get Al Pacino for a commercial idea he has, so he goes to speak with him in the exclusive front row that is famous at the Lakers games.  One look at Jill and Al Pacino falls in love.  He starts to pursue her.  And the hilarity begins!


Among the cast of characters are David Spade dressed in drag as an old school mate, Monica, Dana Carvey as a crazy Puppeteer, Tim Meadows and Nick Swardson as Jack's co-workers and Norm McDonald as Funbucket.  A real Saturday Night live old school reunion.

I thought the movie was a little goofy at parts, but overall, really funny.  There were actually some real moments of emotion and touching scenes about sibling relationships and how they can affect everyone involved, but particularly the relationship between twins.  For an Adam Sandler movie, that was a surprise.  At the beginning and end of the movie, we also get to see and hear from real life twins.  Also, pretty funny, but eye opening as well.

Believe it or not, Adam Sandler is believable enough dressed in drag as Jill.  Al Pacino is completely hilarious in this movie.  His appearance is enough to make it worth the price of the movie ticket.  My kid enjoyed the movie and I feel it is totally appropriate for kids to see.  Overall, I would recommend the movie for a family night out and lots of laughs.  Maybe even a few heartstrings will be pulled. :}

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