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First of all, it doesn't take too long to figure out where this is all heading. This isn't necessarily a problem, but the lazy script never makes the most of the situations, relying entirely on Nicholson's charm and goofiness to carry the film (at least he's more than up to the task). It is fun to watch, simply because Nicholson is very funny on screen. He can make us laugh with just a flick of those eyebrows. Sandler is much better than usual, because he's playing a normal, believable guy for a change (rather than his usual comedy sketch character stretched way to thin). And a string of silly cameos helps keep us entertained. But the dialog is uninspired, the gags are derivative and only half thought through, and the cast is mostly wasted. It's a real shame, because there is promise in the idea and more than ample opportunity for hilarity. But it's only about a fourth as funny as it should be. Which means it's yet another Hollywood product suited only to people who don't ask for much.