Bedtime Stories is one of those films that isn't bad per-say, just mediocre and obviously trying to compete with other films that did the same ideas much better. Nonetheless, it's a film that will definitely appeal to children and at least it encourages imagination. It's not a serious film, just a silly and fun little story that you can laugh along with. I found the kids' pet though, "Bugsy" the rodent thingy, to be very annoying and creepy, with its exaggerated fake CGI features that made my little brother terrified in the theatre. Also the "imaginative" stories throughout the film are hardly creative at all, just the same stupid tropes every parent has seen time and time again. That's Disney for ya, eh? Bedtime Stories has similar elements to films like Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and Mrs. Doubtfire, but it's lacking in the heartfelt charm, wit and good acting that these latter two both have.

Bedtime Stories is a kids movie. What's wrong is a lot of people hated this movie. Why? Maybe because Adam Sandler is in it. Personally I don't hate Adam Sandler because there's really no reason to hate him.Anyway about the movie, it is quite entertaining and funny. Not bad actually. The way things happen in this movie will surely make you laugh. For me at least it's not bad because the way I see movie is different from other people. Maybe a movie is good depending how the audience sees it.In conclusion, Bedtime Stories is entertaining. Not great not also bad. A good movie for the family to watch.

This movie was rather enjoyable from a fairytale perspective. Although it wasn't true to Adam Sandler's usual type of comedy it was refreshing to see. It has your typical taken advantage of character who through perseverance comes out on top while the villain gets whats coming to them. It was predictable to the core but that is why it was a good movie. The reason for watching this sort of movie is because you can count on it to be predictable and provide you with a happy ending.The kids are great in the movie too. They have lots of energy and are adorable. It was also nice to see Kerri Russell in a role like this. She suited her character well and was a perfect ying to Adam Sandler's yang.When I allowed myself to forget the negative reviews of this movie I was able to truly enjoy it and I'm glad I gave it a second chance. I promise it really is not as bad as you think if you leave your expectations at the door.

This is not another "Adam Sandler disappointment"; as he used to deliver lately. Sure I laughed, many times too. His character isn't the only funny one. The movie has a lot of funny characters, done by nice cast. For instance, Guy Pearce, in his first comedy I think, gave an attractive performance. And I loved the 2 kids. They were adorable and gifted. Even Russell Brand, who I usually can't stand, did wonderful moments. The comedy has nothing to do with Sandler's very well known type of adult jokes (which I, as adult, madly hate !). The bedtime stories were various, and their CGI was lavish. So based on the above, my verdict is : Lovely Movie !Now I'll leave the keyboard to my alter ego, the number 1 nasty points' seeker on IMDb..There is a great disturbance in the force.. sorry.. in the script. If it's a fantasy, then what's the source of fantasy in the story ? Why nearly all of the kids' imagination comes true ? Being one of the "I'll relay on myself, not magic" movies, then from where that magic comes ?!! Apparently, the movie didn't care whatsoever about that point, which caused deep confusion, and didn't leave much to the lead character to challenge. NASTY POINT THAT IS !In fact, that script doesn't care about many other things. Take a list : How come that the hotel's owner's daughter, played by Teresa Palmer, was the heroine of Sandler's first fantasies, knowing that we didn't see him fond of her in real life since the start ? The hotel's owner is ready to give the whole management to just a sincere handyman ??! Sandler's presentation was nothing but a hoax. Yes, he talked warmly, but without real idea or specified theme. Brand's character suddenly loves Palmer for no reason but seeing her in a bikini ?! (knowing that Palmer is horribly skinny.. Paris Hilton skinny !). And last but not the least, tell me one reason makes the old high school bitches feel sad when they see Russell in Sandler's arms ?! Especially when they include who we'll know later as a successful powerful woman ! NEW NASTY POINTS !The end is supposed to be happy, but the one I watched was happy in outrageous and forced way. The matter of "can't call him on the phone to tell him stop the demolition" was fabricated; just like the 2 kids sneaking into the school minutes before the demolition. And if I forgave that, how can I forgive the matter of Sandler, who never drove a motorcycle in his life, riding that motorcycle like the world's best biker ??! Pearce's character ends up as a waiter ? Why he descended to the bottom like that ?! And how come that Palmer marries poor Brand in the end ?? Well, this too happy ending is against the movie's moral, concerning relaying on yourself not magic, since it solves everything with magic ! MORE OF NASTY POINTS !Despite not finding any readable proof, I bet that many scenes were shot digitally. It's disastrously shown in many moments, where the digital image is a bit lazy and badly bright. It discomforted me during the viewing, if not the movie's comedy before me. And finally, how that movie wasn't rated R for horrific images ? (Doesn't Courteney Cox's face freak you out ? It freaks me out !). So based on the above, my verdict will be : NASTY MOVIE ! Bedtime Stories is an elegant, well meaning and funny movie. Faulty at times, and too sugary at others. However eventually manages to be some empty fun. And we need that from time to time (Ok, me and my alter ego had an agreement !).