Not the Best Adam Sandler movie, but in the top 5

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2005)

Adam Sandler Movie Top 5 List
1. Happy Gilmore 2. Billy Madison 3. Bulletproof 4. Longest Yard 5. Mr. Deeds
I came to this movie thinking it would be like the Waterboy. Adam Sandler plays Paul Crewe, a former quarterback, who after trashing his girlfriend's car, gets sentenced to three years.
James Cromwell plays Warden Hazen. He is a cold, evil man who brings Crewe to Texas. When Crewe suggests that the semi-pro guard team does a "tune up" game, the Warden tells Crewe to recruit some convicts to be the other team.
What follows are hilarious and sad obstacles. Burt Reynolds plays Nate Scarsborough, a former Heighsman Trophy winner who helps the convicts get their game on.
Chris Rock plays Caretaker. He is the guy with all the connections to different people.
Nelly does a great job playing Earl Meggot, a running back. Overall, this movie isn't bad. It's probably in my top 50. But in the end, the original will always be better.
8/10.