Reception
The film was not well received by critics, garnering only 12% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. It came in at third place on its opening weekend among U.S. box office, making only $14 million since its Wednesday launch. Despite a budget of $34 million, it only grossed a total of $23.6 million in North America and negligible foreign box office receipts, for a total of only $23.8 million worldwide before leaving theaters after nine weeks. Top film critic Roger Ebert gave the film 2 out of 4 possible stars and derided the movie's dour tone, saying that "The holidays aren't very cheerful in Sandlerville." However, his review program, his co-host Richard Roeper gave the film a "Thumbs Up!"
The movie was very well received by fans of Sandler and is considered to be a modern holiday classic and is shown frequently on Comedy Central during the holidays. On Rotten Tomatoes the audiences gave it a 61%.
Sandler won a Kids' Choice Award for Best Voice in an Animated Movie in 2003 and was nominated for the Razzie Award for Worst Actor along with Mr. Deeds.
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