Leo movie review & film summary (2023)

“Leo” has self-awareness with a slight adult edge from the beginning, so it gets the reference to E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web out in the open early. It’s the book the students will have to read, which they groan about while fearing their curmudgeonly substitute, Ms. Malkin (voiced by Cecily Strong). But therapy is larger on the minds … Read more

Leo Review

A surprisingly heartfelt musical comedy from Adam Sandler that will keep kids and parents equally entertained. PLOT: Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience … Read more

Leo movie review & film summary (2023)

Vijay’s last few action movies have also served as overstuffed showcases for the chipmunk-cheeked leading man. Vijay (“Beast,” “Varisu”), a former child actor, still doesn’t have much range, but he doesn’t really need to. He’s an action star, and he looks good whenever he’s dispatching scads of heavies with his feet, fists, and various mallets … Read more

Adam Sandler Plays a 74-Year-Old Lizard in the ‘Leo’ Teaser

You want to see an actor with range? Check out Adam Sandler. The dude has played Dracula, he’s played a degenerate gambler and diamond merchant, he’s played a waterboy, he’s played a wedding singer. Now he’s playing a 74-year-old lizard. Is there anything this man can’t do? He can certainly pay the heck out of a … Read more