Lots of fun!

Rating: 9/10 (28 May 2005)

I really liked this movie. I had low expectations since I'm not a big fan of Burt Reynolds. But even he acquitted himself well. I laughed out loud so many times I embarrassed myself. And despite all the testosterone- and steroid-infused bodies, rough stuff on the football field and in the prison, there was a real sweetness about the story. Adam Sandler is growing on me. Chris Rock also turned in a good performance. He's sure funnier when he's not using four-letter words in every sentence.
If I have any complaints it's that my home state, Texas, is again a caricature of meanness. But I guess I'll take the bad with the good and recommend this movie. You'll enjoy it. We sure did.