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Spinoff: Why are Sandler movies still so appealing?
Posted on 10/7/20 at 11:10 pm
Posted on 10/7/20 at 11:10 pm
We all know Hubie Halloween probably isn't going to be good. We all have low expectations for his movies for the last 10+ years movies and are pleasently surprised when a new movie of his isn't horrible. Yet I and millions of others still want to watch his stuff?
Why is this? What has he figured out in the human psyche that still makes us all drawn to his films?
Why is this? What has he figured out in the human psyche that still makes us all drawn to his films?
This post was edited on 10/7/20 at 11:10 pm
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Posted on 10/7/20 at 11:21 pm to Jack Ruby
They are like hallmark movies for gen x white dudes.
Posted on 10/7/20 at 11:22 pm to Jack Ruby
quote:1. People like dumb shite. Including me. 2. He makes his movies for pennies and they bring in massive profit.
Why is this? What has he figured out in the human psyche that still makes us all drawn to his films?
This post was edited on 10/7/20 at 11:23 pm
Posted on 10/7/20 at 11:29 pm to Jack Ruby
We are all caught up in the nostalgia of his prime and we want to continue to see the next great slapstick.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 12:09 am to Jack Ruby
They're harmless.
It's like just buddies hanging out.
Plus he's nailed that aww shucks, regular guy even if he's filthy rich in movies (and of course real life.)
I mean if there was a real life Billy Madison (and there probably are some) nobody would like him.
So I think the self-deprecating aspect helps...he's never smarmy even if he's rich (Billy Madison and Grown Ups) - hot wife, hot girlfriend...so that formula appeals to the average Joe.
It's like just buddies hanging out.
Plus he's nailed that aww shucks, regular guy even if he's filthy rich in movies (and of course real life.)
I mean if there was a real life Billy Madison (and there probably are some) nobody would like him.
So I think the self-deprecating aspect helps...he's never smarmy even if he's rich (Billy Madison and Grown Ups) - hot wife, hot girlfriend...so that formula appeals to the average Joe.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 12:56 am to Jack Ruby
Adam Sandler has a natural likeability to him. He plays a good Joe Everyman or underdog or misfit that you want to root for.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 1:03 am to Jack Ruby
I've seen exactly zero of his netflix movies. Before Uncut Gems I can't remember the last movie of his I've seen, probably Anger Management or Punch Drunk Love. Billy Madison is one of my favorite comedies and he's one of my favorite SNL performers so I'm not a Sandler hater either.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 1:44 am to Jack Ruby
He's a likeable, funny guy. He makes mostly wholesome films with him as the primary goofball. I've never read a bad word about him as a person, and that's extremely rare for the business.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 1:51 am to Jack Ruby
I like 2 of his films, one mainly for nostalgic purposes and the other cause I enjoyed it
Posted on 10/8/20 at 5:15 am to Purple Spoon
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They are like hallmark movies for gen x white dudes
That’s pretty funny and accurate.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 6:39 am to PEEPO
For this one it’s the lack of new movie releases in theaters
There’s not much to watch right now
It was ok better than some of his other Netflix shows
There’s not much to watch right now
It was ok better than some of his other Netflix shows
Posted on 10/8/20 at 6:54 am to nicholastiger
Because his movies are a safe space where you can just sit and watch thoughtless humor for 90 minutes and escape the BS world we live in
Posted on 10/8/20 at 7:20 am to Jack Ruby
I think anytime and comedian makes a few movies that make you cry laughing, you are always searching for that gold again.
It’s Vince Vaughn for me. The Wedding Crashers, Old School, etc era has forced me to watch a lot of his duds and I’ll keep watching whatever he puts out.
It’s Vince Vaughn for me. The Wedding Crashers, Old School, etc era has forced me to watch a lot of his duds and I’ll keep watching whatever he puts out.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 3:46 pm to Jack Ruby
His comedy movies have a general story arch, but it’s often very weak or totally ridiculous. It’s just a vehicle for a series of sketch comedy moments, and his sketch comedy is very funny.
Don’t overthink it. It’s not high art, but comedy doesn’t have to be. People like to laugh.
Don’t overthink it. It’s not high art, but comedy doesn’t have to be. People like to laugh.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 5:10 pm to Jack Ruby
His humor is generally non snarky every day buddy hanging out stuff.
There’s not a whole lot of non snark comedy out there right now particularly out by a famous name.
There’s not a whole lot of non snark comedy out there right now particularly out by a famous name.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 7:26 pm to Jack Ruby
they're corny, no brainer movies that are good for few laughs.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 7:43 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Posted on 10/8/20 at 8:29 pm to Jack Ruby
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We all have low expectations for his movies for the last 10+ years movies and are pleasently surprised when a new movie of his isn't horrible
When did this happen?
Posted on 10/8/20 at 8:31 pm to Jack Ruby
The only funny thing Happy Madison has produced in the last decade is The Wrong Missy and Sander is not even in it. I wonder why he gave it to Spade?
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