After all, every other disappointment since then could be attributed to Sandler messing with the proven formula, whether it's working with
accomplished directors
on more dramatic fare (like Funny People, Punch - Drunk Love, and Spanglish), exploring a new
medium (the animated Eight Crazy Nights), or testing his appeal with a rating other than PG - 13 (from the PG Jack and Jill to the R - rated That's My Boy).