In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing HUBIE HALLOWEEN (2020) currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Steven Brill, with writing credits attributed to Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, the story follows Hubie Dubois of Salem, a fixture in the community but also the target of relentless bullying from various townsfolk. In spite of being seen as a loser by many, Hubie rises to to occasion to be a hero when needed and saves the town and Halloween from an unlikely advisory. The cast includes Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Michael Chiklis, Kenan Thompson, Shaquille O'Neal, Karan Brar, Noah Schnapp among others. The true GOAT here is June Squibb as Hubie's Mom and Netflix should really consider a merchandising line focused on June's shirts. Stay at the end for the lovely tribute to the late Cameron Boyce who played Sandler's son in the GROWN UPs films and was slated to play Deli Mike (Karan Brar stepped in after Cameron's passing). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
