Eight Crazy Night is a 2002 American animated comedy film that stars and is directed by Adam Sandler. It is a unique holiday comedy set mostly in Hanukkah, Judaism, which seeks to reach a wider audience through the form of animation.
the production team
Director: Seth Kearsley
Producers: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo
Written by Brad Isaacs, Alan Cobert, Adam Sandler
Music: Teddy Castelluci
Animation: A. Film A/S, Sony Pictures Animation
JUYEON (Voice over):
Adam Sandler - Davidson / Whitey / Ellipon
Jackie Titone - as Jenny
Austin Stout - Benjamin
Kevin Nealon as Executive Officer
Rob Schneider - Narrator / Townspeeple Station
Plot
The movie starts in Ducav, a small town. The main character, Adam Sandler, was a hockey star as a child, but is now a middle-aged alcoholic who wanders between past glories and present failures. Every year, as Hanukkah approaches, Davy becomes more rebellious and pessimistic.
One day, Davy gets drunk again and causes a case, eventually ending up in court. The court orders him to serve the hockey team with his former hockey coach, Adam Sandler, ordering him to join them in community service instead of prison. Whitey is old and eccentric, but he is still a respected figure by the villagers.
Davey initially defies community service and defies, but gradually he goes through changes as he interacts with Whitey and his twin sister, Adam Sandler. He looks back on his past and begins to realize how his actions have affected the people around him.
The film depicts Davy's growth and change process, showing how he reconciles with the villagers and heals past wounds. In addition, the importance of Hanukkah's meaning, family, and community is also emphasized. Davy finally positively changes his life, celebrates Hanukkah with the villagers, and the film has a warm ending.
Evaluation
"Eight Crazy Night" received mixed reviews from critics when it was released. The visual elements of the animation and Adam Sandler's vocal performance were well received, but there was a lot of mixed reactions to the humor and story line. It received 12 percent less freshness on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 points out of 100 on Metacritic.
Positive reviews have praised the film for its new attempt as a unique animated comedy with the theme of Hanukkah, a Jewish tradition. Additionally, Adam Sandler's unique combination of humor and emotional elements made it a satisfying piece for his fans.
On the other hand, in the critical evaluation, there were many criticisms that the humor of the movie was rather childish and repetitive. In particular, there was an evaluation that it was regrettable about the humor and animation style that seemed to be aimed at younger audiences than adult audiences. In addition, it was criticized for being predictable in the story development of the film, and for not being able to sufficiently convincingly portray the motives of the characters' actions or emotional changes.
review
"Eight Crazy Night" is a movie worth a look if you're a fan of Adam Sandler. Along with his unique vocal performance, Hanukkah's storylines around a traditional Jewish holiday are what sets him apart from other holiday movies. Through the process of growing up and changing the character Davey Stone, the film conveys the importance of family and community, and a message of forgiveness and healing.
The visual elements of the animation feel somewhat classical, but they have their own charm. In particular, the characters Whitey and Elephant play the comic elements of the film, and they greatly influence Davy's change, bringing a lot of laughter to the audience.
The music in the film is also touched by Adam Sandler, and it adds to the fun with unique Hanukkah-themed songs. However, the level of humor may not be very satisfying for adult audiences, given that it is somewhat childish.
Eight Crazy Nights is an animated film featuring Adam Sandler's unique humor and sensibility, and Hanukkah is a new attempt at holiday comedy through his unique background. Although it has received mixed reviews from critics, it is still a compelling piece for his fans. Along with Davy Stone's story of growing up, the message of the importance of family and community still stands today, making it a movie worth rewatching in your spare time.
Replay
"Ait Crazy Night" will be available to replay on a variety of streaming services. Streaming services will be available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and more, making it easy to access through digital purchases or rentals. It will also be available on DVD or Blu-ray, allowing you to replay it in various ways.
