Hubie Halloween is a comedy horror film directed by Steven Brill. The plot follows local Halloween safety expert Hubie (Adam Sandler), as he get wrapped up in a string of disappearances and strange goings on, is his plucky spirit and Swiss army thermos enough to save the day?
So, yes this is an Adam Sandler film were he is doing an accent? A lisp? It is not quite clear. I say that because those sort of Sandler films are nearly universally bad, Sandy Wexler, The Water Boy, Little Nickie, the only good one in my opinion is You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, so the moment I heard that voice I was worried. Though I have to say this is not bad.
Hubie is constantly mocked and belittled by those around him, and he is clearly supposed to be dumb. However, unlike something like the exploitative Sandy Wexler the film is not mocking Hubie for being the way he is or asking us the audience to laugh at him. Quite the contrary the film shows that because Hubie is such a pure soul he is the only one fit to save the day, it has a nice message that everyone can have their day, and actually feels positive.
The comedy is hit or miss for me, there are a few jokes that made me laugh. I enjoyed Steve Buscemi and though he had a small role he was easily the best part of the film. However, a lot of the more base jokes did nothing for me. Watching Hubie be sick in the street did nothing for me, is that supposed to be funny?
Overall, this is generally inoffensive and is enjoyable enough for one viewing. I am pleased to see the reverse course on mocking people who are dumb or different, and hope to see Sandler continue in that manner.
Pros.
Steve Buscemi
It has a nice message
One or two good jokes
Cons.
The sick, scat and dick jokes did nothing for me
This is low rent even by Sandler standards
2.5/5
Reviewed by Luke
Another Millennial Reviewer 