Sandler clarified that, while the intensely negative criticism he’s received during the majority of his film career doesn’t affect his personal views his work, it does upset him to know that it might have an impact on those around him. Sandler said of the effect the constant critical panning had on his circle, “I just felt bad for my family and I just felt bad for the people who worked really hard on the movies.” He continued, “I had so many great actors in the movies. When we would get done shooting it, they would say to me ‘I think the critics are really going to like this one.’ And I’d say ‘Oh no, they’re going to say bad things, and they’re probably going to say bad things about you being in it.’
Clearly, Bates did not care for his cautions – all that mattered to her was how she felt about the film. Plus, despite what is said about Sandler’s projects in newspapers and magazines, he rarely makes a financial flop – Waterboy grossed a whopping $190 million at the box office. You can’t buy mansions with RottenTomatoes scores.
Someone should ask Al Pacino what he thinks about Jack and Jill. Or, better yet, ask Dunkaccino.