The Longest Music Video: MTV's negative effect on Sandler's new comedy

Rating: 7/10 (5 June 2005)

I knew I was in trouble when I saw that MTV helped produce this film during the opening credits. In normal MTV fashion, it took Sandler's film and tried to make it into a giant music video. If you think I'm kidding, just watch the credits and you will realize that there are over 30 random songs played throughout the film. Further, the multiple screens during the football game and the overabundance of super slow motion during football practice add to the overall music video effect. This takes away from the story and, more importantly, takes away from the Adam Sandler humor we all know and love (or at least the humor that people who go to see this movie love). Though this movie was not up to par with the comedic zaniness of Sandler's past movies, it would have been much better without MTV's influence. It bothers me that the music video industry is having such an impact on cinema (even if it is only clearly visible in summer teenager comedies). This being said, "The Longest Yard" (2005) was funny and worth seeing if you're looking for easy laughs and an adrenaline rush. Sandler and Rock make a good duo, and Burt Reynolds (who played Sandler's character in the original) is an inspiring coach. I just wish MTV didn't get its talons into this film.