Washed out....

Rating: Null/10 (9 November 1999)

I think I understand why so many people like Adam Sandler.
In every movie of his that I have seen, he acts so immature, so mentally disabled and so antisocial, that people who think they have it bad just have to look at him and feel superior.
I'll bet after they saw "The Waterboy", they felt like they could have ruled the universe.
Sandler again plays a man/child who biggest asset is that he wasn't twins. As a lowly waterboy for a Southern football team, he is constantly harassed until something snaps and he starts tackling everybody in sight who picks on him. Great; as if antisocial jerks need ANOTHER role model.
I don't know what it is: Sandler has the same effect on me as fingernails on a chalkboard has on others. Maybe it's that smug assurance he has that even if they just filmed him eating breakfast they could release it to theatres and make a bundle.
I'd prefer watching anyone scarf down their Froot Loops than watch this again. It's an all-out assault on entertainment, talent, intelligence and proves once and for all that if it weren't for the plot line "underdog proves himself and finds self-worth while winning the big game", half of all of Hollywood's films would not be.
And as for Sandler.... Maybe if he makes enough money he'll retire at an early age and we'll never, ever have to see another one of these worthless self-worth "movies" the rest of our lives.
So if that be the case, go see "The Waterboy", give Adam Sandler all your money. And hurry.
No stars.