I'm a 21 year old student, studying physics. I am a big fan of gaming and music, and of course typic...
I'm a 21 year old student, studying physics. I am a big fan of gaming and music, and of course typical student stuff.
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The first time i saw this movie was when my uncle loaned me it on tape. That was around 10 years ago and i still enjoy watching it to this very day. In fact typing this makes me want to stick on the dvd now.
This is basic comedy. Nothing sophisticated here, but i think sandler is at his prime in this role.
The story follows gilmore (sandler) on his failing quest to be a hockey player. As his dear granny has her house repossessed by the IRS, sandler must find a way to make money to buy back the house before it's too late. This is where he discovers his enormous talent for hitting a golf ball very far, and decides to compete as a golfer to raise some money.
This leads to him competing against shooter mcgavin in a rivalry that see's some hilarious gags exchanged. There's also a love interest in the form of PR lady virginia bennet, but i feel that this is more of a distraction from the comedy moments that the movie offers, and adds very little to the overall plot.
I only wish i could go back and watch it for the first time again. I think my sides almost split then. Fantastic movie. Definetly one of adam sandlers best.
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Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Comedy - Director: Tony Dow - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: John Challis, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong
Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 10.11.2005 23:27
I note that you've submitted this as a DVD review, but not mentioned the extras at all. Are there any? What are they? Are they any good. If you add anything about the DVD, or change this to be a "Film Only" review, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
sandyback75 10.11.2005 01:03
I've got it on DVD and I really enjoyed it. :-) Jon.
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advised to proceed with caution. Before scoring a more enjoyable hit with his 1998 comedyThe Wedding Singer, the formerSaturday Night Livegoofball played Happy Gi...
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Adam Sandler fans are sure to enjoy this no-brainer comedy, but everyone else is strongly ... more
advised to proceed with caution. Before scoring a more enjoyable hit with his 1998 comedyThe Wedding Singer, the formerSaturday Night Livegoofball played Happy Gi...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Adam Sandler fans are sure to enjoy this no-brainer comedy, but everyone else is strongly ... more
advised to proceed with caution. Before scoring a more enjoyable hit with his 1998 comedyThe Wedding Singer, the formerSaturday Night Livegoofball played Happy Gi...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Fun for all ages, a great bit of light-hearted relief. Disadvantages: No major ones at all, but why couldn't they make the film longer, or at least a sequel
superfrenchguy 26.06.2006 ·
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