Adam Sandler's 'The Cobbler': A Creepy Attempt at Magic

Adam Sandler portrays "The Cobbler"'s main character in Tom McCarthy's film.

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The cobbler who can magically transform into anyone whose shoes he fixes is the main character of the movie's plot.

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The movie is frequently criticized for its eerie undertones despite its efforts at charm and whimsy.

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The unsettling repercussions of the main character using his abilities to deceive and manipulate people have been mentioned by several reviewers.

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Although critics have lauded Sandler's performance, they contend that it is insufficient to fix the movie's many problems.

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When "The Cobbler" was released in 2014, both reviewers and viewers gave it largely unfavorable reviews.

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Despite its limitations, some viewers who value the movie's distinctive approach to the magical realism genre have made it part of their cult.

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Overall, "The Cobbler" is a divisive movie that either charms or terrifies viewers.

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