By April Littleton
The big kids are back in this sequel to the box office hit Grown Ups. Lenny (played by Adam Sandler) moves his family back to his hometown where he grew up. Once he returns home, Lenny, along with his old school friends,are forced to deal with the past they thought they left behind – old and new bullies, party crashers and crazy bus drivers. Surprisingly, the old gang learn a valuable lesson from their own children on a day full of twists and turns – the last day of school.
Should you see it:
If you love to laugh and watch family-related comedies, this is the movie for you. The all-star comedy cast is back in this film, including the faces of Adam Sandler, David Spade, Kevin James and Chris Rock. Besides, if you already have the first installment stored away somewhere in your DVD collection, why wouldn’t you see the sequel?
Who to take:
For a film like this, you should think about taking someone with a good sense of humor. Take a date or tag along with a couple of your best friends for a fun night out. If you know someone who is a fan of Saturday Night Live, they’ll find some satisfaction in this movie – SNL alum Maya Rudolph is a part of the cast.
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When is it time to relocate your family?
Cupid’s Advice:
Moving is never an easy thing to do, especially when it’s not just your things your packing up. Certain circumstances need to be taken into consideration when a family is added into the equation. Do you have children? Does your spouse have a job they can’t bare to leave? Is the rest of your family even in agreeance with the move? You may be ready for a drastic change, but you have to put your family first. Cupid has some advice:
1. School’s out:Â If you’re going to go through with this move, it’s best you wait until after your children are done with the school year. Wait until the summer before you pack up your family and move across town. Moving during a school year can have a negative impact on your child. His/her grades may suffer and they may feel left out around other kids their age. If you give your kid the summer to get used to a new environment, they’l be able to feel everything out and might even make a few friends along the way.
2. Short on time:Â If you’re moving because of a change in career, your new job might not give you enough time to get settled in before expecting you to return to work in your business suit. Moving at such a quick haste will disrupt your family’s daily routine, but if you’ve already talked about it with your partner and they support your decision, the move should run fairly smoothly.
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3. You’re feeling cramped:Â Sometimes a house just gets too small. Your family may have grown over the past few years and you no longer have any extra space for yourself. If this is your reason for moving, wait until the rest of your family is free of responsibilities. You’ll have some extra hands to help you pack up those boxes in the moving van.
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