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CibbuanoAnger Management
November 28th 2006 08:57
Adam Sandler has had his shares of hits and misses. After the badly-received 'Mr Deeds' and 'Little Nicky', he came right back around with some back-to-back eye-raisers such as 'Punch-Drunk Love' and this film, 'Anger Management'.
Unlike 'Punch-Drunk Love', 'Anger Management' is an 'Adam Sandler movie', in the sense that it was produced by his company and features many of the supporting actors he's previously employed (Allen Covert, John Turtorro), as well as many of the staple characters/situations that often frequent his films. What makes 'Anger Management' special though, is the presence of Jack Nicholson. It's as if his presence alone has opened a doorway for the film, attracting all sorts of big names to small roles, and encouraging a higher level of quality than usual. It's also notable that his involvement with the movie has brought a whole other level of film-fans to an 'Adam Sandler movie'.
'Anger Management' benefits immensely from a strong, original and hilarious script. It's "out there" but resists the unrealistic wackiness that can sometimes undermine Sandler's films. Nicholson and Sandler make for an interesting duo, and their unpredictable interplay is what drives the film so strongly.
It’s just a good comedy. It's great to see big-name dramatic actors mixing it up with the comedy-genre's top players, and it'd take a tough nut to not find anything worthwhile about this film. Yes, I'm aware that I didn't say anything about the plot... you don't need me to tell you the nitty-gritties of what it's about, just go watch it.
HIGHLIGHTS: Rollcall! As I mentioned, a surprisingly large amount of celebrities and respected actors turn up in this film, some uncredited... Heather Graham, Luis Guzzman, Johnny McEnroe, New York Mayor Rudy Giulini (as himself), Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Harry Dean Stanton various American TV and sports celebrities playing themselves.
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Comment by Sandi
Mr. Deeds is a little off, but Little Nicky is HYSTERICAL. "Release the good" LOL He cracks me up.
Comment by Luke
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
Oh well, guess there's accounting for taste!
Comment by Sandi