Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Release Date: 2002
Rating: 15
Running Time: 95 mins
Genre: Romantic Comedy/ Drama
Starring: Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Starring: Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman
When I think of Adam Sandler it's hard to think of what kind of an actor he is given the range of films he's done. I don't think it's that unfair to say that he has brought out some shocking films over the years, 'Click', 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry', 'Jack and Jill' and quite a few others. Nevertheless I still consider him to be a really good actor given how diverse his roles have been and regardless of the character's he's played it's mainly the narratives that have let him down rather than his skills as an actor. Having said that he has starred in some pretty good films as well, 'Anger Management', '50 First Dates' and dare I say 'You Don't Mess With The Zohan' as, despite the ridiculous accent, the film did manage to make me laugh on several occasions. Which does raise the question, does Adam Sandler have to do stupid voices and inappropriate things to be funny?
When critics refer to 'Punch-Drunk Love' they say that it's proof that Adam Sandler can act and be sincerely funny. I hadn't heard of 'Punch-Drunk Love' until recently as it's not a film that really springs to mind when people think of Adam Sandler, yet all the same I really enjoyed it and found it to be one of his best.
Despite Paul Thomas Anderson not making that many films on the whole I think he delivers a winner with this cute little rom-com about love, hate, insecurity and a massive amount of pudding. When a troubled novelty supplier Barry Egan (Sandler) discovers a piano by the side of the road next to where he works, he takes it in and a bizarre series of events transpires. Barry finds himself in trouble both with love as he is constantly pestered and harassed by his uptight sisters and also a phone sex hot line who begin to torment him and make his life all the more difficult. Despite not really knowing what is wrong with Adam Sandlers character, it won't take long to warm to him find yourself intrigued by the random turn of events that consume his life. This cute comedy between Adam Sandler and Emily Watson is able to show that it's possible to find love in the weirdest of circumstances no matter
what the problem is with people.
This rom-com will have you laughing and fascinated by the weird little world Paul Thomas Anderson has created, with interesting camera techniques and funny interactions, it's hard to believe that Adam Sandler is the same actor in 'That's My Boy' and 'Jack and Jill' and makes me question why he went back to the stupid roles and mediocre comedy after making such films as 'Punch-Drunk Love'. Regardless of that, audiences will love Sandler's role in this film both though is acting and also his humour. If you're looking for something quite light and funny it would be worth giving this one a watch.
When critics refer to 'Punch-Drunk Love' they say that it's proof that Adam Sandler can act and be sincerely funny. I hadn't heard of 'Punch-Drunk Love' until recently as it's not a film that really springs to mind when people think of Adam Sandler, yet all the same I really enjoyed it and found it to be one of his best.
Despite Paul Thomas Anderson not making that many films on the whole I think he delivers a winner with this cute little rom-com about love, hate, insecurity and a massive amount of pudding. When a troubled novelty supplier Barry Egan (Sandler) discovers a piano by the side of the road next to where he works, he takes it in and a bizarre series of events transpires. Barry finds himself in trouble both with love as he is constantly pestered and harassed by his uptight sisters and also a phone sex hot line who begin to torment him and make his life all the more difficult. Despite not really knowing what is wrong with Adam Sandlers character, it won't take long to warm to him find yourself intrigued by the random turn of events that consume his life. This cute comedy between Adam Sandler and Emily Watson is able to show that it's possible to find love in the weirdest of circumstances no matter
what the problem is with people.
This rom-com will have you laughing and fascinated by the weird little world Paul Thomas Anderson has created, with interesting camera techniques and funny interactions, it's hard to believe that Adam Sandler is the same actor in 'That's My Boy' and 'Jack and Jill' and makes me question why he went back to the stupid roles and mediocre comedy after making such films as 'Punch-Drunk Love'. Regardless of that, audiences will love Sandler's role in this film both though is acting and also his humour. If you're looking for something quite light and funny it would be worth giving this one a watch.
7/10
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