Bedtime Stories

On the surface Skeeter Bronson is a down on his luck entertainer who spins bedtime tales to his young niece and nephew to entertain them and forget his own troubles. Then the stories he conjures begin to appear in real life, turning his carefully planned day into a chaotic adventure. As impossible characters and scenarios step out of his imagination and into the real world, Skeeter must figure out how to manage the unpredictable consequences while keeping faith with the people who count on him. The film blends light romance with humor and a fantasy edge, delivering kid friendly fantasy moments alongside grown up wit without veering into dark territory. Its energetic set pieces and imaginative visuals aim to charm audiences of all ages. The film keeps a brisk pace and bright energy throughout.

Adam Shankman directs Bedtime Stories for Walt Disney Pictures, adapting an original screenplay by Matt Lopez and Tim Herlihy. The 2008 family fantasy blends comedy with romance, featuring Adam Sandler alongside Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Courteney Cox and Lucy Lawless.

Bedtime Stories enjoyed a solid worldwide box office showing, appealing to families with its blend of whimsy and humor. The broad release helped cement Adam Sandler's family friendly appeal during the late 2000s and sustained Disney's family policy slate globally.

Bedtime Stories stands out for its playful premise where Skeeter's bedtime tales shape the world around him, a kid friendly blend of fairy tale and modern romcom. It captured a late 2000s trend toward family oriented fantasies and light hearted magical whimsy.

Critics generally saw it as light hearted entertainment for families, with warmth and humor outweighing its narrative simplifications. The film explores themes of imagination versus responsibility and the idea that storytelling can shape how we treat others, for better and worse in everyday life.