Sandler films are funny and full of heart. They are the kind of films you never get tired of seeing, because, come on, who can get tired of seeing Steve Buscemi crash his shopping cart into a light post or watching Adam Sandler starting fights with unexpected advisories?
He is back on the big screen this week with new movie Grown Ups, which sees him team up with Kevin James Chris Rock and Salma Hayek.
So to celebrate the release of the movie we take a look at some of the Sandler movies that should be in your movie collection.
10.) Mr. Deeds (2002)
We start off the countdown with Mr. Deeds, a remake of the 1936 film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town with an obvious Sandler make over.
Longfellow Deeds (who the hell names their kid Longfellow?) inherits a fortune from his uncle, but his naivety makes him a target for the power hungry people surrounding him.
Reporter Babe Bennett (Winona Ryder) is a reporter who fakes being a damsel in distress to get close to Deeds and soon the two fall in love, but a relationship built on lies is bound to have issues.
This is an entertaining film in much the same way any Adam Sandler film is. Some of the funniest parts though, are attributed to John Turturro’s performance as the sneaky Spanish butler.
9.) The Waterboy (1998)
Some have trouble understanding the humour of this film; admittedly it is pretty out there. But the endearing, stuttering, Bobby Boucher is a character audiences can’t get enough of.
8.) Big Daddy (1999)
Yet another film about a lovable oaf who learns responsibility, Big Daddy received some harsh reviews, but people forget that in the genre of Sandler films this is what we expect to see! Aside from that, this film has got light drama and laughs that make it fun to watch.
7.) 50 First Dates (2004)
The concept of this flick is quite original, which is hard to find in a romantic comedy.
Henry Roth changes his selfish ways when he meets the girl of his dreams, Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore), only problem is, her amnesia keeps her from remembering him the next day.
Relationships are exhausting enough, but this added obstacle makes for an intriguing story with funny and tender moments intermittent throughout.
6.) Spanglish (2004)
Adam Sandler was praised for his performance as a successful chef trying to keep his family together all the while fighting the feelings he feels towards their Mexican maid. You won’t know where your morals stand after getting through with this film.
5.) Billy Madison (1995)
Like most heirs to a fortune, Billy is an immature idiot who hasn’t worked a day in his life.
When his hotel mogul father is not sure he should leave the business to his son they strike a deal where Billy Madison must complete grades 1-12 in 24 weeks to prove he is ready to take on the family trade.
Placing Adam Sandler in an elementary school is destine to result in some hilarious scenes, especially since Sandler’s childish persona is quite at home with the half pints...well, sometimes...
4.) Reign Over Me (2007)
This emotional portrayal of the character Charlie Fineman, a man who has lost his entire family in the 9/11 attacks, was an amazing role that showcased Sandler’s acting abilities beyond his normal genre.
His character is so overcome by grief that it has kept him from moving on with his life. A chance reunion with his college roommate, Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) might be the only thing that saves him.
3.) Happy Gilmore (1996)
When a rejected hockey player with apparent anger issues decides to try his hand at the gentlemen’s sport of golf; there will be a training montage, Ben Stiller will threaten an old woman, and a Bob Barker fight scene will ensue.
2.) Funny People (2009)
George Simmons is a successful comedian who has an incurable disease when his path collides with Ira Wright a new comer to the comic world.
George decides to take Ira under his wing and basically hires him to be his friend so he’s not alone during this tough time.
The stand up routines in this film are hysterical, as well as seemingly serious conversations between the cast.
This in combination with a dynamic storyline creates a film unlike any Sandler has done before.
The dimensions to his character portray good and bad qualities making audiences feel like they are peaking in the world of someone real.
1.) The Wedding Singer (1998)
This film gives us the classic Sandler film we expect but it has more, earning it the top spot on the countdown.
In the golden year of 1985 Robbie Hart, a hopeless romantic, wedding singer is ironically left at the altar for his own wedding. He soon meets Julia who is engaged to a guy who is clearly a too.
The over the top 80’s backdrop featuring cameos from the likes of Billy Idol makes this film a riot, while still having a story that pull at your heart strings.
Grown Ups is released 27th August
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