Before I begin, I understand that this movie is very controversial. The fact that Adam Sandler + R rated movie = lots of sexually offensive content doesn't sit well with most people. I've read many, many reviews on this movie from the people who have seen it, and the majority of them are along the lines of: "This movie is not even funny. Adam Sandler needs to retire. His old movies such as Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and The Waterboy were hilarious. This movie is just plain stupid and very, very offensive." The few five star reviews that I have read are usally along the lines of: "This movie is hilarious. It reminds me of Sandler's older movies and it is way better than his last few films like Jack and Jill or Grown Ups." I do NOT completely agree with either type of reviewer on this movie, but some people are right when they say it reminds them of Sandler's older movies. For instance, this movie contains a scene which instantly strikes familiarity as a scene you would think came from the script of Happy Gilmore. This movie has also recieved lots of flaming and bashing because of it's offensive content which is unlike Adam Sandler. For example, incest is involved in the main plot, which strikes one of the biggest issues with this movie. There is also some racially offensive content in this movie as well. Now, with all of that aside, let me begin the review.
First off, this movie is typical Sandler-humor. You can't deny it. Yes, it is the dark-side of Adam Sandler, but it's his kind of humor none-the-less, which you see in many of his other movies and you laugh at. I think many people started watching this movie not knowing what they were getting themselves into. I've read several reviews were people stated that Adam's character in the movie, 'Donny Berger', could not stand his voice, his fake accent was very annoying. However, if you look at past Sandler movies, The Waterboy, Billy Madison, Hotel Transylvania, and even some of his songs he wrote during stand-up, Adam seems to be a master of voices, and I thought his voice was hilarious in this movie. It showcased his skills at creating/playing goofy characters such as Donny Berger. As for the offensive content in the movie, I easily blew it off. I think most people take it too seriously when you just need to step back a minute and say: "Look, it's just a movie. If it bothers you that much, read some reviews beforehand so you know not to watch a movie like this again." When it comes to the sexual content in this movie, I admit it annoyed me a little because it is unlike Sandler to toil in that kind of comedy, however, I knew that this movie revolved around that kind of comedy, and was expecting it. And no doubt, there were parts where I was cracking up, and I admit, parts where I was disgusted and I had to look away from the T.V. for a minute. All of the little appearances of Adam Sandler's friends were great. The cameo appearances of some characters (I won't say who for spoiler reasons.) and other relatives and friends of him popping up throughout the movie is always a funny trait known to Happy Madison Productions. Basically, there are lots of very stupid parts in this movie, but there are equally just as many funny parts, some parts offering laughs from different kinds of humor which is always great in a comedy. You have to be a big fan of Sandler though, AND you have to be not easily offended or grossed out to enjoy a movie like this, which is not a combination that appears common among the people. I'm not ultimatley lifting this movie up in praise, but I'm certainly not bashing it either. I think the main lesson here is, even though it's offensive and gross, it's still Adam Sandler, it's still funny (in parts), and it's definitley underrated. It's obviously not one of Adam Sandlers best movies, but I believe it's his best R rated one.
First off, this movie is typical Sandler-humor. You can't deny it. Yes, it is the dark-side of Adam Sandler, but it's his kind of humor none-the-less, which you see in many of his other movies and you laugh at. I think many people started watching this movie not knowing what they were getting themselves into. I've read several reviews were people stated that Adam's character in the movie, 'Donny Berger', could not stand his voice, his fake accent was very annoying. However, if you look at past Sandler movies, The Waterboy, Billy Madison, Hotel Transylvania, and even some of his songs he wrote during stand-up, Adam seems to be a master of voices, and I thought his voice was hilarious in this movie. It showcased his skills at creating/playing goofy characters such as Donny Berger. As for the offensive content in the movie, I easily blew it off. I think most people take it too seriously when you just need to step back a minute and say: "Look, it's just a movie. If it bothers you that much, read some reviews beforehand so you know not to watch a movie like this again." When it comes to the sexual content in this movie, I admit it annoyed me a little because it is unlike Sandler to toil in that kind of comedy, however, I knew that this movie revolved around that kind of comedy, and was expecting it. And no doubt, there were parts where I was cracking up, and I admit, parts where I was disgusted and I had to look away from the T.V. for a minute. All of the little appearances of Adam Sandler's friends were great. The cameo appearances of some characters (I won't say who for spoiler reasons.) and other relatives and friends of him popping up throughout the movie is always a funny trait known to Happy Madison Productions. Basically, there are lots of very stupid parts in this movie, but there are equally just as many funny parts, some parts offering laughs from different kinds of humor which is always great in a comedy. You have to be a big fan of Sandler though, AND you have to be not easily offended or grossed out to enjoy a movie like this, which is not a combination that appears common among the people. I'm not ultimatley lifting this movie up in praise, but I'm certainly not bashing it either. I think the main lesson here is, even though it's offensive and gross, it's still Adam Sandler, it's still funny (in parts), and it's definitley underrated. It's obviously not one of Adam Sandlers best movies, but I believe it's his best R rated one.