The Longest Yard DVD > Reviews > Good 2 hours for Chris Rock and Adam Sandler fans!

Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it?	Liked it
Story	Satisfactory
Characters / Performances	Good
Special Effects	Standard
Soundtrack	Average

Advantages:	Fun, Funny, good group of actors
Disadvantages:	Unoriginal, predictable .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Intro.

The Longest Yard is a predictable yet amusing comedy. The Character are likable, yet there is nothing original about anything in the film.

This is a remake of the Burt Reynold's 1974 film. Adam Sandler's version is more likely to lose his fans then gain new ones. That said it has some good points and is a enjoyable comedy. The main selling point to the film is the cast - they work well together and there is chemistry and their friendships are believable.

Story

Paul Crewe is a disgraced football star, who ends up in jail after a car chase involving the police, a stolen car and plenty of beer. Paul finds himself in a prison being bullied into training up a prisoner football team in preparation for playing the guard, after he advises the warden to play a tune up game. He enlists the help of Caretaker, the friendly handy to have around inmate (typical side kick!), and Nate Scarborough, an old football legend, and then sets about recruiting and training a team to beat the bullying arrogant guards.
My Opinion

The film is funny and worth a watch, it is not a typical Adam Sandler film, much more mild than Little Nicky, Big Daddy and even Mr Deeds. It is a very predicable film and there isn't really anything new or original about it, but it is funny. There really isn't anything ground breaking about the acting or the character but it is pleasant and I would recommend watching this (though possibly not buying it!)

Character and Actors

Adam Sandler - Paul Crewe
Adam play the wise-cracking arrogant washed up star well. With his usual dry and quick wit, he makes what could have turned into a very poor remake a half decent funny comedy. There are quite a few funny comments from this character and he is very likeable

Chris Rock - Caretaker
The typical side kick from any film. Funny and likable character, but most of the jokes are expected and obvious, which weakens the character.

Burt Reynolds - Coach Nate Scarborough
Again pleasant enough, just nothing new or particularly ground breaking.

DVD Extras

Music Video Errtime By Nelly
9 Deleted Scenes With Optional Director Commentary
Blooper Reel
Featurettes

DVD Details

Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
Language English
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 15
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK
DVD Release Date: 16 Jan 2006
Run Time: 109 minutes