1. Let's dispense with the obvious: Jack and Jill is a vehicle for Adam Sandler, who plays both titular roles. The concept that Sandler is playing his own twin sister is, of course, the hook here to draw audiences, as well it should be: Sandler is one of our most under-appreciated performers, comedic or otherwise, and it's been obvious since his debut as the lead in Billy Madison, where he actually made you feel his transformation from lazy, spoiled hotel-empire heir into energetic scholar who finally realizes the importance of actually believing in something. But Jack and Jill is about much more than a talented thespian at the height of his powers. It's a meditation on identity. READ MORE

Rex Reed is basically playing Fuck/Marry/Kill in his review of "Funny People," except I think he wants them all equally dead: "If there is anyone more repulsive than Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, it is Jason Schwartzman, who also provided a musical score that makes construction-site jackhammers sound like Debussy's 'Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.'" Notable quotable: "In every film, Mr. Sandler looks more retarded, but never mind." NEVER MIND? (Related: if anyone can figure out what the hell that awful David Denby is rambling about, do let me know?) Also for those who would like to learn more about The Apatow and the making of this film which I will never see, this interview is very informative!