Adam Sandler Is Past Due for a Critical Reevaluation, So Here It Is

Happy Gilmore (1996)

Adam Sandler
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Adam Sandler’s early career is a weird mix of silly voices, straight up yelling, and Jackass-style physical humor. In cases like Happy Gilmore, the combination actually works, which is probably why Sandler continued to chase the same sort of role for years to come. Either that, or shit like Mr. Deeds was an incredibly easy paycheck.

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