Ridiculous 6-Adam Sandler, Taylor Lauter-Western Comedy

[Pounder]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

This is on Netflix tomorrow. Anyone know the rating or run time? Can't find this into anywhere!

Its Unrated like most Netflix original content and has a 121 minute runtime. People who saw it at the premiere say the film would've been rated R if had a theatrical release.

[Demented D]

People are being offended? Give 'em a tissue and a lollipop, and tell them to take a number.

[ZoetMB]

Originally Posted by Richard Graham

QT appeared in Little Nicky, so I assume he and Sandler at least know each other.

I wonder what he thinks of western-themed movie with a title so similer to Hateful 8 being released so close to his?

I would assume that the title, if not the film itself, is a satire on the H8. But if that's what it's intended to be, they should have released it at least a month after the H8 so people know what they're satirizing. This is more like if Mel Brooks had released Spaceballs before Star Wars - no one would have known what he was trying to accomplish.

[Pounder]

Originally Posted by ZoetMB

I would assume that the title, if not the film itself, is a satire on the H8. But if that's what it's intended to be, they should have released it at least a month after the H8 so people know what they're satirizing. This is more like if Mel Brooks had released Spaceballs before Star Wars - no one would have known what he was trying to accomplish.

This is a satire on the Magnificent Seven. They've been trying to get this made for 10 years.

[chris_sc77]

Well I guess I have no one to blame but myself for thinking this would be a fun and funny film.
Truly is terrible .Honestly didn't really have any laughs in the nearly 2 hour run time . only thing that kept me watching was the cast of cameos . This could have been really great and it had lots of potential but it finds every way to ruin it with lame stale unfunny PG-13 humor.
(And make no mistake this is PG-13. A light PG-13 at that. This got a tv-14 rating which tells you so a lot when the Bill Murray Xmas special got a tv- MA) This should have been rated R like A million ways to Die in the West which I think is great.
With the Cobbler and now this Sandler will sweep the razzies
1.5/5

[Pounder]

I thought this was pretty good. Way better than A Million Ways to Die In The West. 3.5/5.

[brad4846]

so will this ever be out on BD? how does netflix do stuff like that

[reaperx187]

I will be catching this on Netflix if its bad or not better way to catch it cheaper than actually buying the physical copy when it does get released then.

[bigjim25]

Originally Posted by brad4846

so will this ever be out on BD? how does netflix do stuff like that

Yeah, they've eventually released most their tvshows on blu ray + Sandler's fan base, I'm sure this will get a BR release. I've seen all his movies and it's not his best but it's definately not his worst. I'd still say You Don't Mess With The Zohan has the title as worst. With that being said, I own Zohan and all his others on bluray so I'll being getting this one too.

[AeroK]

I watched the first 15 minutes today but had to get ready for work. I chuckled a few times. I'll probably finish it tomorrow.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

Well I guess I have no one to blame but myself for thinking this would be a fun and funny film.
Truly is terrible .Honestly didn't really have any laughs in the nearly 2 hour run time . only thing that kept me watching was the cast of cameos . This could have been really great and it had lots of potential but it finds every way to ruin it with lame stale unfunny PG-13 humor.
(And make no mistake this is PG-13. A light PG-13 at that. This got a tv-14 rating which tells you so a lot when the Bill Murray Xmas special got a tv- MA) This should have been rated R like A million ways to Die in the West which I think is great.
With the Cobbler and now this Sandler will sweep the razzies
1.5/5

I don't think this would be eligible for razzies cause no theatrical release, but funny that the same director could be in the razzle hunt for The Cobbler as he is an Oscar front-runner for Spotlight.

Haven't seen the film, but based on what I've read, seem like there is enough crude/sexual humor to get an R, particularly as the MPAA has gotten pretty strict on the lower ratings over the last 15 years or so (even 50 First Dates got an R initially for its theatrical cut and had to appeal to win a PG-13).

[thompsonjohn]

Actually enjoyed it, warts and wall, bad publicity, ect. Made me wanna see it more. Truly thought it'd suck being a Netflix feature, but it's not bad.

Funny, and goofy as it played wth classic Western tropes. If you didn't like it the main part of the film, you shoulda atleast enjoy all the cameos.

Rent it.

[Nightopian]

I enjoyed Pixels and I don't think I've seen Sandler do a western so I'll go watch this for some cheap laughs. The cast is massive and there are a lot of people I like in there so it should be fun...

[jetthead]

Originally Posted by bigjim25

Yeah, they've eventually released most their tvshows on blu ray + Sandler's fan base, I'm sure this will get a BR release. I've seen all his movies and it's not his best but it's definately not his worst. I'd still say You Don't Mess With The Zohan has the title as worst. With that being said, I own Zohan and all his others on bluray so I'll being getting this one too.

I like Zohan. I think, without a doubt, that Jack & Jill is Sandler's worst film.

[acua]

Wont watch this even if its free. PASS!!! Sandler you suck!!!

[chris_sc77]

This terrible movie has 0% at rotten tomatoes.
For the record I like many Sandler films. Even like that's my boy but this one is horrible.

[Pounder]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

This terrible movie has 0% at rotten tomatoes.
For the record I like many Sandler films. Even like that's my boy but this one is horrible.

A good portion of the general audience seemed to enjoy it going by word on Social Media and Netflix ratings.. Sandler isn't doing this for critics anymore.

[ccg1978]

Adam should have gave up after Big Daddy. The only film I can watch after Big Daddy is Punch Drunk Love.

[master_8ball]

Watched it on the weekend, was better than I was expecting.

Dumb but had me laughing more than not.

3/5

P.S. I liked The Cobbler

[Spirit Zero]

The Ridiculous 6 (2015)

Yes that's right, I've seen the fabled new, one time, controversial Adam Sandler movie, all the way through! who wants to touch me? (yes I also realise I just totally dated my own review with this dated gag reference, had to be done). So yeah...its a dumb western filled with blatant stereotypes, corny routines, obvious gags and it treats women as nothing more than sexual objects, but in all honesty what did you expect? Firstly its an Adam Sandler movie, and secondly, it has 'ridiculous' in the bloody title! its literately saying to you, this movie is gonna be daft as shit, you have been warned. So why all the fuss I don't know.

Plot wise its your typical western fare about revenge and...umm, more revenge. Tommy Stockburn (Sandler) has been raised by native Americans (or red indians to be politically incorrect) because way back as a child his mother was shot dead by a mysterious stranger. His father Frank (Nick Nolte) was an infamous bank robber and just happens to come by Tommy's village to tell him he's his father because plot convenience. Frank speaks of 50K he's buried away and intends to share with Tommy, but before you can say rootin-tootin outlaws, some outlaws turn up that used to be in a gang with Frank and claim the money. Frank lies about the moneys whereabouts as the gang take him hostage to go find it, this gives Tommy time to find the loot in its real location. Alas Tommy is unable to find the loot so he must come up with another way to raise 50K to pay the outlaws and save his dad. The clock is ticking before the outlaws realise that Frank was lying about the moneys location.

Now the main lure here must be the stereotypical ridiculous six characters that are all hilariously related to each other, no really its hilarious...OK its not. Sandler is obviously the leader of the gang, the low gravely Eastwood voiced, ice cool loner, raised by native Americans and is super hot with knives. Terry Crews is Chico, a black piano player who hasn't ever admitted to anyone he's actually, possibly, slightly black, and of course despite the fact he's huge...he's actually a real softie. Jorge Garcia plays Herm, a role that probably would have gone to John Belushi or John Candy if they were alive. A big fat slobby, dirty, feral type bloke who can't speak English but everyone understands him anyway. Taylor Lautner embarrasses himself immensely here as the gangs redneck simpleton complete with braces and buckteeth. Luke Wilson plays the dandy type, good looking, athletic, well dressed, but a miserable failure with his last occupation as a bodyguard for Abe Lincoln. Lastly good old Rob Schneider plays the greasy dirty Mexican Ramon who owns a donkey with super powered diarrhea. So there you have a complete array of stereotypes, the white man raised by indians, the token black guy, the fat slob, the doofus, the dandy and the dirty Mexican. Oh and Nolte, can't understand a bloody word he's saying, not one.

Now whilst many might be expecting the biggest load of horse shit this side of the Rio Grande, in all fairness, its not that bad...in places. The gang sets out to pinch 50K from various people and places that they consider to be bad or immoral, so they don't feel bad about stealing basically. As you might expect what you get is pretty predictable stuff with some pretty daft action. They rob a bank utilising Ramon's diarrhea filled donkey as a diversion, yes this means the donkey shits all over someone. They steal a huge gold nugget from a casino owned by Smiley Harris (Harvey Keitel), this involved much silly hijinks from the whole gang such as Chico and his piano playing and Tommy with his knife skills. They also steal a huge sum of cash from Ezekiel Grant (Jon Lovitz), Mark Twain (Vanilla Ice) and General Custer (David Spade) in a poker game which involves the whole gang. Yes I did just mention Vanilla Ice as Mark Twain, yes it was unbelievably insane casting, yes I admit I quite liked it yet I do not know why, yes I am ashamed of myself.

Another rather quirky scene involved John Turturro as Abner Doubleday, the man who apparently came up with the all American national past time of rounde...errr baseball. I don't know the history behind this actual person, nor do I know the rules of baseball inside out, however I do have a basic knowledge of the game, not that that's necessary to enjoy this scene though...I digress. Anywho, this scene is actually quite amusing as Turturro literately makes up the rules of baseball as he goes along, but only because he's trying to not lose at his own creation. It sounds childish but the fact that Doubleday is useless at his own sport creation, whilst everyone else is getting the hang of it, was actually reasonably funny, mainly because of Turturro's performance.

This movie is pretty much like any throwaway silly comedy I've ever seen through my life, it has its moments, it does make you smile at times, and to that affect...its done its job essentially (much like the gloriously stupid Chris Farley comedy 'Almost Heroes'). The cast is impressive, it looks good, surprisingly authentic at times with some quality classic western-esque shots and angles and the musical score appears to be a complete rip-off from 'City Slickers'. Other than that I dunno, I really don't. The controversy for this movie turned out to be exaggerated, and I truly think people are jumping on the Sandler hate bandwagon way too quickly these days. Yes it was garbage mostly, I fully agree, but was it the worst thing I've ever seen? no, no it wasn't (although Lautner may have killed his career).

5.5/10