Sad, pathetic, and not even remotely humorous.

Rating: Null/10 (22 March 1999)

I stomached about 45 minutes of this charmless dud before calling it quits. Adam Sandler plays such a pathetic and lonely character that all attempts at humor fall flat. The only time this loser "succeeds" is when he is baited with mean, hurtful, and demeaning comments, which remind him of how miserable, tormented, and unsuccessful his life truly is. I found this movie painful to watch and cannot recommend it to anyone.

Much more enjoyable is "The Wedding Singer", where Mr. Sandler plays a character who, although also down on his luck, has a sweetness and resolve, which is sorely lacking in "The Waterboy".