Jack and Jill

About Jack and Jill

"Jack and Jill" is a comedy movie released in 2011 and directed by Dennis Dugan. The plot revolves around Jack Sadelstein, a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles who's anxious and stressed out over an annual event: the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister, Jill. Jill's neediness and passive-aggressiveness are maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Todd Garner under the production companies Happy Madison Productions, Broken Road Productions, and Columbia Pictures. The principal photography took place in Los Angeles, California and on the cruise ship Allure of the Seas.

Actors

• Adam Sandler plays a dual role, both Jack and Jill Sadelstein, showcasing his ability to portray distinct personalities in both characters.
• Katie Holmes portrays Erin, Jack's supportive wife who tries to maintain peace between the twins.
• Al Pacino plays a fictional version of himself, added an amusing and entertaining facet to the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie marked the third time Adam Sandler and director Dennis Dugan collaborated.
• Al Pacino, representing himself in the movie, had his scenes shot at real locations including the prominent Beverly Hills Hotel.
• "Jack and Jill" is one of the rare comedies in which the lead actor plays both lead roles.

Awards

Despite its critical reception, "Jack and Jill" won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor (Adam Sandler).

Quotes

• "You have a twin sister?" - Al Pacino
• "Are you going bald?" - Jill
• "I think I might want to become a cocker spaniel." - Jill

Music, Soundtrack

• "Don't Bring Lulu" - Written by Billy Rose, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson
• "Vacation" - Written by Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine, and Jane Wiedlin
• "Peppermint Twist" - Written by Joey Dee and Henry Glover