Adam Sandler - Funny guy, really?

Guybrush · 10-11-2011, 01:35 PM

I don't think any particular actor's performance particularly stands out in The Royal Tenenbaums, at least not as much as f.ex Bull Murray does in Life Aquatic or Jason Schwartzman in Rushmore. It's a fine film, though.

NSW · 10-11-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I think Kevin James is pretty funny personally. Not the funniest guy in the world or anything but he has his moments. I'd say he's funnier than David Spade but less funny than Chris Rock.

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And, I love The Wedding Singer. None of Sandler's other movies can hold my attention for the full length of the film. Well, Reign Over Me was decent imo, but wasn't a comedy, and I thought Don Cheadle was better than Sandler anyway.

Dr_Rez · 10-11-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Rezz, if you posted an image, it hasn't shown up.

Haven't seen Adaptation.

And I largely dislike Ben Stiller as well, though I am meant to understand I should see the Royal Tenenbaums, but that's more because of Wes Anderson than it is Ben Stiller.

This is what I tried to post, Leaves Of Grass.

Howard the Duck · 10-12-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by howardjake

I thought he was funny in the movie Click with the Bed, Bath and Beyond scene... but I agree Ben Stiller for broad comedy.

Click was the film that turned me off Sandler

Batty · 10-12-2011, 10:54 PM

can't stand him

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 10-12-2011, 11:52 PM

Can I add a "Used to be Funny" option to this thread, Tore?

Howard the Duck · 10-13-2011, 12:36 AM

^^or "somewhat funny", only if there's a good supporting cast?

Paedantic Basterd · 10-13-2011, 12:40 AM

@Rezz He plays a pair of twins in that, does he not? I can live with that. Also, I make it a point to see all of his films, so I've been meaning to get to it anyways.

Dr_Rez · 10-14-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

@Rezz He plays a pair of twins in that, does he not? I can live with that. Also, I make it a point to see all of his films, so I've been meaning to get to it anyways.

Yes he plays an educated well spoken one and a ignorant moron. Really pulls it off well. Norton is truly one of the best actors of the last few decades imo. People give him American History X but he has really put out so many more great movies.

If you want a link I can pm you one so you could watch it online.

Howard the Duck · 10-14-2011, 05:46 AM

^^I loved him in The Incredible Hulk, though the movie was quite crap

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Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	@Rezz He plays a pair of twins in that, does he not? I can live with that. Also, I make it a point to see all of his films, so I've been meaning to get to it anyways.