It really amazes me how unbelievably people miss the point behind movies. It also amazes me how someone can watch a well written movie and somehow not realize it. The stories this movie tells are life. The cheating wife and the husband who is being driven crazy but her ridiculous behavior. The parents who cannot agree on the proper way to raise their children. The good hearted person who has life happen to him instead of taking it by the horns. The mother who loves her daughter so much she lives her own life for her. She tries to protect her from everything including being spoiled and this changing her personality into something she doesn't approve of. The characters are well done and each serves their roles very well. The casting of Sandler was interesting but like others have said I was pleasantly surprised with his acting. He wasn't the typical goofy Adam Sandler. Not a goofy funny movie but a well written story that has moments of fun but is mostly just subtle humor well done by the actors.

SpanglishAccording to Wikipedia, a survey of the reviews by Rotten Tomatoes, say "53% of critics gave Spanglish a positive review.[3] Its proponents claim it is a portrayal of the difficulty of family problems and self-identity. Negative reviews said it was "uneven", "awkward", and "mean-spirited".After I wright this I will look at those reviews to see what happens. Maybe it will confirm I know everything or nothing or somewhere in between. Please keep in mind one doesn't have to be a wordsmith to have something to say. That said I think this movie has the following going for it. Before we get into that though I just watched the trailer. One of the things that it had going against it (it lost money) was how it seems to have been marketed, but I think it is a good movie. Maybe If I actually do know something id will be a good source of cultural development one day. Kind of like the admiration towards Neil Armstrong or Niel Haggart for that matter. But anyway to me this movie portrays a cross section of society and touches on: Family values How to confront problems within the family dynamic Questions I think most parents ask of themselves That's all I can remember. I think its one of those worth watching again.Are awkward, uneven, and mean spirited feelings toward this movie correlated with beliefs that social inequality is inevitable?If it pleases and sparkles.

Spanglish is a very heartfelt, engaging film and I'm pleased to announce that the film is better than I expected. It's a story about how humans connect with themselves and with each other emotionally. This is a smart comedy that has a keen eye for comedic timing. I'm surprised how emotional and heartfelt this film is because I really cared about each character here.James L. Brook's film is about how two cultures can join together as one. In this sharply-written dramedy, a Hispanic woman and her daughter moved to America in search of a better life. Flor gets a job as a maid for the dysfunctional Clasky family.The acting is really good thanks to many wonderful performances. This is one of Adam Sandler's earliest dramatic roles. When he puts his heart and mind to the task, he can be a very good actor as shown here. He's still funny and sweet, but more serious. Tea Leoni is solid as the neurotic wife and her bed scene with Sandler is one of the best scenes in the film. Paz Vega shines as Flor and Cloris Leachman is so good and has the best dialog of the film.Overall, Spanglish is a much better film than I anticipated. The story is a tale of emotions and how people interact with them. It's a sharply-written film and it delivers well on the laughs and tears. It's a little bit on the long side, but I doubt people will notice with such a moving story. I rate this film 9/10.

The cinematic work "Spanglish" by James L. Brooks is an intriguing tale of a Mexican woman and her daughter who travel to Los Angeles. While seeking employment, the mother, played by Paz Vega, finds employment as a housekeeper/nanny with a well off family. Though initially reluctant, she agrees to accept the family's live in position because they agreed to let her daughter live in too. Living in a new place with a new family Flor comes to know all the members of the Clasky family over time. With a dramatic and energetic mother Deborah Clasky, and an intriguing restaurateur father John Clasky (played by Adam Sandler), the Clasky family presents an interesting time for Flor and her daughter. Deborah's heavy drinking mother who was a former jazz singer, Evelyn, notices that her daughter is in need of support, and is there for her more. When Flor and her daughter Christina spend more time at the Clasky residence they both make efforts in education. Flor learned English for the sake of her family, and Christiana made strong academics efforts when she was presented with the opportunity of a private education. Though all seems to be going well, as soon as Flor and John establish a romantic connection, all begins to change. With a dramatic, yet comedic tone I feel that the film earns a solid 7 out of 10. It is a film that presents a solid cast, interesting storyline, and a balance of cinematic genre.My favorite scene was the restaurant scene. Through the use of various cinematic elements, and a strong written script, the scene depicts the strong connection and meaning that develops between Flor and John. Though there are other great scenes that I enjoyed, such as the beginning of Flor's stay, I do not want to spoil this clever film. Other key film review sources such as rotten tomatoes gives it a 51%, IMDb give it a 6.5 out of 10, and iTunes customers rate it 4.5 out of 5. Overall, I feel that though there are a wide spectrum of ratings, I feel that Spanglish is a worth viewing. I feel that though the film was not the best film I have ever seen director James L. Brooks did an effective job at creating an overall solid film. Flor and Cristina's story draws parallels to many others whom travel also seeking better opportunity. The story with its various ups and downs keeps the viewer intrigued as this story unfolds before the viewer. I feel that this 7 out of 10 film, is a nice film to watch on a movie night unwinding from one's day.