Happy Gilmore (1996)

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• Eric A

  
  Quick witted humor throughout which I really liked. It was also fast paced and straight to the point, no extra long time developing a story line. All in all, I liked the film, but I don't place it on a high pedestal like other people seem to do. Also, something I noticed to be… More
  Quick witted humor throughout which I really liked. It was also fast paced and straight to the point, no extra long time developing a story line. All in all, I liked the film, but I don't place it on a high pedestal like other people seem to do. Also, something I noticed to be exceptionally annoying was the abundance of product placements within the film. Unnecessary.

• Directors C

  
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] There are a lot of memorable scenes in Happy Gilmore and a few bits are full of the Sandler charm. Undeniably, it's very silly and the film's premise is quite simply an excuse for Adam Sandler to do… More
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] There are a lot of memorable scenes in Happy Gilmore and a few bits are full of the Sandler charm. Undeniably, it's very silly and the film's premise is quite simply an excuse for Adam Sandler to do his typical schtick. It is however one of the few funny juvenille comedies out there and i'd even go far as to call it Adam Sandler's best film.

• Alexander D

  
  Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is a naïve, hot-headed man who has lived his entire life aspiring to be a professional hockey player. Upon playing golf one day, his peers come to discover that he can drive a golfball farther than anyone in the world. At first reluctant, Happy decides… More
  Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) is a naïve, hot-headed man who has lived his entire life aspiring to be a professional hockey player. Upon playing golf one day, his peers come to discover that he can drive a golfball farther than anyone in the world. At first reluctant, Happy decides to give up his chances with hockey and instead take on golf. This film is saved by the same scenario that saves most of Sandler's comedy films (with notable exceptions being YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN, GROWN UPS, and THE WATERBOY): had it not been so hysterically funny, it would have ended up mediocre at best. As a hopelessly big fan of Adam Sandler's comedy, I cannot say anything except that it was hard NOT to laugh at the humor presented here. Humor in this film comes from all over the map: there's "blue humor", anti-jokes, black humor, comic violence...you name it, and there's a 95% chance you'll find it in this film. The only truly nerve-wracking thing that I should note about HAPPY GILMORE is the manner in which it begins. This film starts off with a split-screen method: one side of the screen displays the opening credits, while the other side displays footage ranging in time anywhere from character Happy Gilmore's childhood to the time in which the story takes place (probably when he is about 30-something years old). In the background, we hear Adam Sandler using the idea of a voice-over to narrate his life and tell of how he aspired to become a hockey player. All of a sudden, the narration ends, the screen is filled, the biopic-like feeling has vanished, and jokes are being thrown. May I suggest: a smooth transition? I suppose it's too late now. Any fan of Sandler's comedy should find this very funny and easy to appreciate. Anyone else should love it for what it is (that is, if one can handle Sandler's character constantly rambling on and on about his grandmother, which is most likely the only failed quip). Much kudos to the famous/infamous crocodile strangling scene. <b>Full Review: http://wp.me/p1Urcx-wk</b>

• Matt G

  
  To call this movie a classic is an understatement. It is, in fact, the best (if not the only decent) film with Adam Sandler as a lead. Happy Gilmore is comedy gold. I'll start this review with my favorite scene: Sandler's character is partners with Price is Right host Bob… More
  To call this movie a classic is an understatement. It is, in fact, the best (if not the only decent) film with Adam Sandler as a lead. Happy Gilmore is comedy gold. I'll start this review with my favorite scene: Sandler's character is partners with Price is Right host Bob Barker; after some unlawful behavior, Gilmore and Barker get into a pretty rough brawl together. So many things make that scene great, the writing, the acting, and "the price is wrong, bitch." In addition to all of those quintessential aspects, I love Julie Bowen. As a big Modern Family fan, it was delightful seeing her in this, looking much, MUCH younger. An all-around great movie.

• Scott G

  
  Tried ever so hard to be funny, tried ever so hard to be a good, funny film, yet it just fell short of many people's standards.

• Dean !

  
  It's ok with a few funny scenes, not quite sure why it's held in such high regard by many?! The sight of Sandler losing it with the clubs and smashing stuff up is over used. A has the odd moment that will make you laugh out loud, but a long shot short of a classic! Odd to… More
  It's ok with a few funny scenes, not quite sure why it's held in such high regard by many?! The sight of Sandler losing it with the clubs and smashing stuff up is over used. A has the odd moment that will make you laugh out loud, but a long shot short of a classic! Odd to see Ben Stiller in such a small, weird role in this?

• Brad W

  
  This movie is a classic, but if it wasnt so disgusting I wouldve loved it more. The writers were good in this film, they wrote good jokes and put in classic scenes. Adam Sandler was great, might be his best performance. The grossness of the film was very high however, there were… More
  This movie is a classic, but if it wasnt so disgusting I wouldve loved it more. The writers were good in this film, they wrote good jokes and put in classic scenes. Adam Sandler was great, might be his best performance. The grossness of the film was very high however, there were moments where I couldnt evdn watch. It was a good film, but maybe a little too stupid and gross for me, but still hilarious.

• Jeff "

  
  Looking back at Adam Sandler's career, of all the films that he has done, 95% of them have been crap. For the exception of a few. One of those films is Happy Gilmore. This has got to be the best film that Adam Sandler has starred in. He plays a failed hockey player who enrolls in… More
  Looking back at Adam Sandler's career, of all the films that he has done, 95% of them have been crap. For the exception of a few. One of those films is Happy Gilmore. This has got to be the best film that Adam Sandler has starred in. He plays a failed hockey player who enrolls in a golf tournament so that he can save his grandmother's house from forclosure. Happy Gilmore is a no brainer comedy thats a lot of fun. It may not be everyones cup of tea, but if you're looking for Sandler's best film, here it is. The cast are funny, and I personally think that the one who is the funniest here and makes the film watchable is Ben Stiller as the retirement Home orderly. There are things that could've been done better, but as a whole, Happy Gilmore is one of the few Sandler comedies that really does work. The film has a fairly impressive cast as well, and every viewer has got to admit the fight between Bob Barker and Happy is one of the funniest moments that could happen in a comedy. I won't say it's a classic moment, cause it's not, but it's definitely a very good part. Happy Gilmore is not an excellent comedy by any means, but it certainly brings on good laughs. This is definitely a film worth watching with friends to have yourself a good time.

• AJ V

  
  If you like Sandler, stupid comedies, and sports (even if you hate golf) you will enjoy this movie. There is an interesting cast, including some cameos from celebrities. This movie isn't brilliant, but it's a lot of fun.

• Bethany M

  
  The lines from this film are amazing. 'I eat shit like you for breakfast.' 'You eat shit for breakfast?' You can't help but fall in love with Adam Sandler everytime you watch his films. He makes awful actors and actresses incredible in the films he appears in.… More
  The lines from this film are amazing. 'I eat shit like you for breakfast.' 'You eat shit for breakfast?' You can't help but fall in love with Adam Sandler everytime you watch his films. He makes awful actors and actresses incredible in the films he appears in. A must watch film without a doubt! Hysterical!

• Marc L

  
  Let me tell those reading my review a story. Once upon a time, there was a comedian named Adam Sandler. He was one of the greatest and most enjoyable faces in comedy. Now, not so much, but in the 90's, he was the man. Happy Gilmore was a perfect example. Possibly the greatest… More
  Let me tell those reading my review a story. Once upon a time, there was a comedian named Adam Sandler. He was one of the greatest and most enjoyable faces in comedy. Now, not so much, but in the 90's, he was the man. Happy Gilmore was a perfect example. Possibly the greatest comedy ever written, and one of the best sports movies. It is definately a personal favorite of mine. The fight between Bob Barker is easily the most memorable moment, but there are also plenty of other laugh out loud moments in this masterpiece of laughter. The final course, the old lady "signing" scene and most of the scenes involving Shootetr McMavin will have you gasping for air. It has a decent amount of heart too. Carl Weathers does a fantastic job as Chubbs, one of the more likeable characters in the movie, as does Frances Bay as Happy's grandma. Don't listen to the critics who say this movie doesn't have heart, because it truly does. Adam Sandler actually does a decent job acting beyond simply making the audience laugh. His role as Happy is realistic, emotional and wacky all at the same time. Go into this movie with a negative attitude, and you will probably be dissapointed. However, go into this movie with a medium attitude and you will be amazed at the wonders Sandler manages to conjure. A classic.

• Cassie H

  
  A story of a hockey player that's destined to play golfer played by Adam Sandler? How can you go wrong especially with the funny fight seen between Sandler & Bob Barker :) Another Adam Sandler film that never fails to provide hilarity and romance at the same time :)

• Jay H

  
  Probably Sandler's funniest performance.

• Richard C

  
  this was hilarous. B+

• Candy R

  
  Funny movie about an angry ice hockey player who gets kicked off his team. He discovers he is a pro at golf and enters a tournament to win the prize money to buy back his grandma's house. Adam is very funny. Ben Stiller makes an appearance as a nasty nurse in the residential… More
  Funny movie about an angry ice hockey player who gets kicked off his team. He discovers he is a pro at golf and enters a tournament to win the prize money to buy back his grandma's house. Adam is very funny. Ben Stiller makes an appearance as a nasty nurse in the residential home. Hilarious!

• Conner R

  
  Actually a very decent movie. Adam Sandler actually gives a pretty god performance for what you usually see and the story is actually pretty funny. The supporting characters like Ben Stiller's deranged fascist nurse and Shooter McGavin are what make the movie a definite must see.… More
  Actually a very decent movie. Adam Sandler actually gives a pretty god performance for what you usually see and the story is actually pretty funny. The supporting characters like Ben Stiller's deranged fascist nurse and Shooter McGavin are what make the movie a definite must see. It's a light-hearted comedy that's just the right amount of Adam Sandler.

• KJ P

  
  This is a very solid comedy that is held high by adam sandler! Completely funny and couldn't really be asked to do anyting more than what it did!

• Daniel M

  
  Of all the mediocre and obnoxious films Adam Sandler has made, in which he always plays the exact same character, this is the best. The storyline conforms to pretty much every cliché in Hollywood, from the mentor who meets with a sticky end to the stereotypical villain, the sex object… More
  Of all the mediocre and obnoxious films Adam Sandler has made, in which he always plays the exact same character, this is the best. The storyline conforms to pretty much every cliché in Hollywood, from the mentor who meets with a sticky end to the stereotypical villain, the sex object love interest and the sentimental happy ending. Nevertheless there are one or two elements of this film which make it at least bearable to watch. One of them is the cameo appearance by Richard Kiel, still most famous for playing James Bond’s enemy Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. He’s only on screen for 10 minutes or so, but he has a lot more charisma and presence than any of the film’s main characters, and because he doesn’t appear until the end, you feel the need to stick around. The other thing is that, unlike in a lot of Sandler’s films, most of the humour is relatively tasteful. There is no real toilet humour, horrible puns or cringeworthy innuendo. The only really tasteless scene in where the villain kisses his elderly grandmother far too enthusiastically. Considering the lengths to which he has since gone - for instance, his scenes with the transvestite in 50 First Dates - this comes as a welcome relief. Happy Gilmore, like pretty much everything that Sandler put outs, is a marmite film. If you love it, you'll love everything else he’s done, and find that even the lowest and weakest joke he can come up with will have you in fits. If you hate it, or at least find to mediocre, you’ll be put off him for life. This is one of his better films, but considering the garbage Sandler has put out both on screen and through his production company, that's hardly the greatest of compliments.

• Anthony L

  
  I'm not a big fan of Adam Sandler comedies. I didn't like this much at all!

• Jason O

  
  Bob Barker whoop dat azz!

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