The Waterboy / Adam Sandler - Why ?

[TenEightyP]

I am 15 minutes into The Waterboy and my god, how BAD is this film?

This does not bode well for Mr Sandler, the only other film I have seen of his is Little Nicky.

Does anyone have a good word for this film before I switch channels and avoid Mr Sandler for ever?

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[jkwest]

Hi...welcome to 1998!!

[Dirk504]

You may get a few laughs if you finish the rest.... keyword MAY. You should watch the Wedding Singer. That is his best movie..... in my opinion.

[pacificvibes]

Originally Posted by jkwest

Hi...welcome to 1998!!

HAHAHA

I though it was funny at times, its just one of those movies; you like it or hate it

[mikejet]

Oh no! We SUCK again!

Love this movie for silly laughs.

[pacificvibes]

You can do it!!!! watch the movie

[jkwest]

Adam Sandler and friends make movies that are supposed to be stupid and light-hearted...that is the whole point...everyone thinks parts of all of his films are stupid...its all about fun laughs..


go watch Zohan..you'll see what I mean..

[ScarredLungs]

Never been a Waterboy fan... buy HAPPY GILMORE is loads of fun!

[jono_0101]

oh come on, its not THAT bad, i think its got some good laughts in it, give it a chance and then watch happy gilmore for a good classic sandler film

[TenEightyP]

Originally Posted by jkwest

Hi...welcome to 1998!!

Much funnier comment than anything I have heard in the film, well actually on reflection, no it's not.

Just like many here, there are 100's of films I have never seen (it just happens to be on TV tonight, so I thought I would watch it). Films with a sports theme I don't tend to watch, and this is one is not making me change that decision.

Originally Posted by Dirk504

You may get a few laughs if you finish the rest.... keyword MAY. You should watch the Wedding Singer. That is his best movie..... in my opinion.

I think you are right, I will try and watch The Wedding Singer for a more balanced view of Mr Sandlers work.

Originally Posted by pacificvibes

You can do it!!!! watch the movie

Well, I have decided to see it through, at least then if I do criticise the film, I have watched it.

[Mouse]

I love Adam Sandler. Can't say I liked his Zohan movie much though. Waterboy was a decent movie. Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Mr. Deeds, The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, The Longest Yard... he's been in a LOT of decent movies.

My favorite ones by him are Big Daddy, Bulletproof & Click.

Big Daddy and Bulletproof take themselves more seriously so you may like them better.

[TenEightyP]

Originally Posted by Mouse

I love Adam Sandler. Can't say I liked his Zohan movie much though. Waterboy was a decent movie. Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Mr. Deeds, The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, The Longest Yard... he's been in a LOT of decent movies.

My favorite ones by him are Big Daddy, Bulletproof & Click.

Big Daddy and Bulletproof take themselves more seriously so you may like them better.

Ah yes, I had forgotten about Zohan. I have seen that film. Was OK, funny in places, but ultimately not one I would like to watch again.

I did not realise how many films he had made, Although I have heard of one or two but not watched.

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by TenEightyP

I am 15 minutes into The Waterboy and my god, how BAD is this film?
This does not bode well for Mr Sandler, the only other film I have seen of his is Little Nicky.

(Wasn't that warning enough? )

Does anyone have a good word for this film before I switch channels and avoid Mr Sandler for ever?

No. And if only we COULD avoid him forever.

[slaizer2000]

Originally Posted by TenEightyP

I am 15 minutes into The Waterboy and my god, how BAD is this film?

This does not bode well for Mr Sandler, the only other film I have seen of his is Little Nicky.

Does anyone have a good word for this film before I switch channels and avoid Mr Sandler for ever?

.

I think this movie is one of his funniest ones. Although it is completely stupid.

I noticed you are from the UK. Alot of times comedies do not translate from one country to another due to cultural differences. What people in 1 country find funny doesn't have any revelance or funniness in other countries.

If you ever look at a listing of top money maker movies worldwide you will see there isn't really any comedies that make the list as the jokes or situtations don't have revelance in other countries.

although i do agree, alot of his movies are hit or miss. You either like them or you don't.

[jkwest]

try Mr. Deeds...thats one of my favorites of his...John Turturro is awesome!!

[xtop]

this is one of his better movies. the waterboy is hilarious

[jkwest]

what age are you Ten80P? I'm 31...I watched him in high school on SNL...bought his comedy tapes etc...I grew up with Adam Sandler...its definitely an American thing..his act...

[xtop]

oh i didn't notice the uk thing. thats probably the problem, because 90% of uk comedy i find stupid

[TenEightyP]

Originally Posted by xtop

oh i didn't notice the uk thing. thats probably the problem, because 90% of uk comedy i find stupid

Wow, you must have seen an awful lot of UK comedy to be able to say that 90% is stupid or are you saying that 90% of the UK comedy you have seen is stupid, if so, that's bad luck as there is some fantastic comedy made in the UK.

To pick up on an earlier comment I made, when it comes to US comedy, They produce some of my favorite TV based shows. I used to love Cheers back in the day and Frasier. More recently I have seen the whole of Seinfeld which is tremendous, a genius bit of comedy writing. I can't leave out Curb Your Enthusiasm, another brilliant comedy. The most recent series I have started watching is The Big Bang Theory. So in terms of humour, it is translating over to UK audience quite well.

Maybe it's just some of the films with me as there is some great TV shows.

Well From Dusk Till Dawn has just started, so a better end to my film watching evening than it started.

[jkwest]

here's a test, 1080p.....

watch this...if you don't laugh, don't ever go back to an Adam Sandler movie...
clicky