So, here’s a surprise for a few folk – a whole #MTOS about Adam Sandler.
For those unaware, Sandler is a name not mentioned often around me. I have quite a dislike of the guy, in a large way. I’m often told that his ‘earlier films’ are really good – they aren’t. I’m often asked how I can hate Wedding Singer – easy…it’s garbage (and has Drew Barrymore in it – another star I can live without on screen)! I was once told by a close friend that Waterboy was hilarious – that friends had to apologise after making me suffer so much!
And yet, Sandler is one of my favourite actors! No, seriously, I like to think that there are two Adam Sandlers, the one who is in awful comedies, and the one who acts his socks off in films like Reign Over Me, Punch Drunk Love, The Meyerowitz Stories, and Funny People. This is part of the frustration for me – Sandler shows such great talent, but wastes his time (in my opinion) on fart and piss jokes in mediocre comedies.
But, when you think about it, doesn’t such a contrasting range of emotions make for an interesting discussion point? Now, I’ve been contemplating this #MTOS for a while, but it was the discovery last weekend of how Sandler is actually damned funny in stand-up, via the Netflix special just released, that made me more determined to do a week dedicated to him. The hope is that those who hate him (as I do) may find some enticement to give him another try on a few things they may not have seen.
So, join me this Sunday 4th November at 8pm UK time (just after Doctor Who) as we see what we all think of Sandler, and look to see if anyone will own up to liking Jack And Jill!
Q1: Adam Sandler is a name that incites a lot of emotion in folk. Are you a fan of his films in general, or do you detest seeing his name attached to a project? Why? #MTOS
Q2: Despite his films often receiving a critical mauling, they generate decent box office. Is this an example of critics being out of touch with audiences, or is there some other reason for the appeal to audiences? #MTOS
Q3: In 1999, Sandler formed Happy Madison Productions. His film releases under the studio account for his worst rated movies. Was there a notable decline in quality under this studio compared to his earlier films? #MTOS
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Q4 Under the Happy Madison banner, Sandler has produced films for a lot of his common collaborators, such as Kevin James, David Spade, and Rob Schneider. Are you a fan of any of the non-Sandler starring productions? #MTOSQ5: Sandler has collaborated with a variety of comedians over the years, notably in films such as Grown Ups. Which of his frequent co-stars do you enjoy watching, and which do you hate? #MTOS
Q6: In addition to his frequent collaborators, big name actors have also lent an appearance in a lot of his films. Which star actor/actress shone the most in one of his films, and which do you feel scrubbed any mention of it from their CV afterwards? #MTOS
Q7: Along with comedy, Sandler has delved into more serious fare from time to time. What are your thoughts on his more dramatical output, and are they as good as critics claim, or are they just good in comparison to his other work? #MTOS #MTOS
Q8: Punch Drunk Love is one of the films that critics, often cite as the finest work Sandler has done. Was his portrayal of the lead character in the film a far cry from his usual comedic roles, or was it playing to his known strengths in a different way? #MTOS #MTOS
Q9: The recent years have seen Sandler films released exclusively by Netflix. Is this the best place for them, and are there any of his Netflix outings that you actually found quite enjoyable? #MTOS
Q10: Finally, if you were to pick 5 films from Sandler’s back catalogue to show the full range of good to bad for the actor, which five would you cite as examples? #MTOS
