sandlers career in microcosm

Rating: Null/10 (19 September 2005)

It would be easy to slate this film as a worthless mtv movie aimed at brainless teenagers. It is however very very charming, and extremely good at what it does. Its cast seem to be having a good time in general, it is very funny in key places and okay funny in most other places. there are some key points that are important to this movie.
* Burt Reynolds looks like a friggin waxwork * Sandler has built a career out of movies like this and he does them well. * made "love story" lacking in sentiment. * Many of the "non-actor" stars actually gave some decent performances. Nelly in particular during the library scene was very good. * The prison set was actually quite stunning. most sets and cinematography were very good. * Courtney Cox-Arquette should have "warning: irritant" tattooed on her forehead. not just in this movie but on general principle.
If you let this film wash over you in a "film as entertainment" rather than a "film as art" way, it is quite pleasant. a bit long, a bit to stuffed with sentiment but technically excellent.