Adam Sandler: Yay or Nay? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Batman976 · 09-06-2003, 08:12 PM

I think Adam Sandler is pretty much a love him or hate him kind of actor. I find most of his stuff to be stupid and not funny, but some of my friends absolutely love him. I don't hate everything he does. I liked Airheads and when he did Opera Man on SNL, but most of his work I just don't see the appeal.

Mr. Spacemonkey · 09-06-2003, 08:33 PM

He's funny as hell! I say yay all the way.

Lasereth · 09-06-2003, 08:40 PM

The only movie worth a shit that he's ever been in is Punch Drunk Love. His other movies aren't funny at all and every director that has him cast simply makes him play the same character in every movie. "Get really pissed and yell at the bad guy." Ha ha. That, and talk with that really annoying voice.

-Lasereth

Batman976 · 09-06-2003, 08:51 PM

I've yet to see Punch Drunk Love, but I'd like to. I've heard several good things about it. I meant to mention it in the original post, but I basically would have said that I didn't enter it into my equation.

Besides, his role in that movie is obviously a break from his normal roles anyway.

Batman976 · 09-06-2003, 08:51 PM

Oops, Double post

BigGov · 09-06-2003, 09:08 PM

He's an every now and again guy for me. I can't sit down and watch every single Adam Sandler movie one after the other, but I can sit down and enjoy his movies like Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy every now and again.

crfpilot · 09-06-2003, 09:28 PM

Hell yeah, Adam rocks. The first time I watched Happy Gilmore I think I broke something I was laughing so fucking hard.

Flippy · 09-06-2003, 09:30 PM

His movies generally aren't really all that great, in my opinion. The first few I watched were pretty funny, but then after that, I realized how static his acting is. The only differences between any of the characters he plays are the clothes they wear. That, and like what Laser said, his "voice" really grates on the nerves after a while.

hawkeye · 09-07-2003, 12:54 AM

Happy Gilmore was the only one I'd watch again, and just because I love the Bob Barker fight scene

lady · 09-07-2003, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimmy4
He's an every now and again guy for me. I can't sit down and watch every single Adam Sandler movie one after the other, but I can sit down and enjoy his movies like Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy every now and again.

Gotta agree with Jimmy4 here. He's a 'yay' but in moderation...

ninety09 · 09-07-2003, 05:48 AM

I never really liked that kind of humour.. Seems a little childish, so it's a big Nay for me. *shrug*

Nimbletoe · 09-07-2003, 07:42 AM

If im in the mood, he's a funny actor.

drewg · 09-07-2003, 08:35 AM

I'm not particularly fond of him, even though some of his movies are okay. So I voted Nay

Asshole Lover · 09-07-2003, 09:31 AM

mad funny

only stuck up too serious people think he sux.

Arc101 · 09-07-2003, 09:42 AM

Most of the time I hate the films he is in. But the Wedding Singer was very good. I think he is someone who could just fade a way in the next few years.

Root_Beer_Man · 09-07-2003, 11:11 AM

Adam Sandler is the MAN! by far the best move was happy gilmore...by far. Wedding singer was ok...didnt like Drew barrymore very much.

tommyboy · 09-07-2003, 12:30 PM

I think he is pretty funny but his movies come up short.

Hrothgar · 09-07-2003, 01:37 PM

I'm not even sure why he's famous. Never found him all that funny.

sixate · 09-07-2003, 01:52 PM

I think he's a complete moron and I hate all of his movies.

eris · 09-07-2003, 01:57 PM

I'm with sixate - he's worthless

Asshole Lover · 09-07-2003, 02:09 PM

best movie was waterboy

rogue49 · 09-07-2003, 03:29 PM

Like any comedian.

Sometimes, he hits it...and I laugh my ass off
And sometimes, he don't...and I turn the channel.
I don't usually go out of my way to see his movies in the theater,
I usually wait for the video.

But, he's decent enough.

Plan9Senior · 09-07-2003, 03:36 PM

Sandler has flopped harder then any comedian I can think of. Its suprising that somebody who started off so funny could drastically fall into the unfunny category so abruptly.

Mr.Deflok · 09-07-2003, 04:37 PM

Don't find him funny at all, in fact I think he's a sad, sad individual, and I feel sorry for his parents knowing that they brought unto the earth such an unfortunate human being.

hunnychile · 09-07-2003, 04:44 PM

He was filler on SNL, nuf said...C'mon folks, we need better than that type of panderous comedy.

Gimme Robin Williams any day. He successfully made the big transition. Well done neighbor boy. Tiburon Rocks!

breid · 09-07-2003, 05:06 PM

Love him "Shampoo is good"

Kaos · 09-07-2003, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sixate
I think he's a complete moron and I hate all of his movies.

C'mon, tell us how you really feel

I have to say yay, because Happy Gilmore is one of my favourite comedy movies ever, and I really liked Punch Drunk Love and Billy Madison.

Other than those movies, The rest of his stuff (not including SNL) is sub-par.

Batman976 · 09-07-2003, 08:53 PM

Wow, this is a pretty split crowd... I guess I'm not really that suprised though... it's still pretty interesting though.

FlorentinoAriza · 09-08-2003, 12:04 AM

i'd say Yay

i liked the wedding singer happy gilmore and some others, didn't care much for little nickey & the waterboy

JohnnyRock · 09-08-2003, 03:21 AM

As long as he doesn't waste his talent doing crap like Puch Drunk Love he is outstanding...even Little Nicky has big laughs in it [sure not a great movie, but some funny stuff].

bundy · 09-08-2003, 04:46 AM

i´ve got to say NAY.
his gags make me laugh, to a point... after that, i find him astoundingly annoying.

but, in Punch Drunk Love... i thought he was really great and daring.

but hey, thats one movie.

frankx · 09-08-2003, 08:25 AM

I'm not an Adam Sandler fan. I did enjoy Billy Madison and the Wedding Singer, but I just really don't enjoy any of his other movies.

Unknown Poster · 09-08-2003, 08:45 AM

"You no want breakfast?"

Mr. Spacemonkey · 09-08-2003, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnnyRock
As long as he doesn't waste his talent doing crap like Puch Drunk Love he is outstanding...even Little Nicky has big laughs in it [sure not a great movie, but some funny stuff].

Punch Drunk Love, CRAP? You're joking right . . . right? Are you crazy, that movie was kick ass.

In fact, that's one of my favorite movies that he has been in, if not my favorite.

CSflim · 09-08-2003, 04:13 PM

I don't like "Adam Sandler Movies", like Big Daddy, or Water Boy or any of that kind of rubbish. Not to my taste.
But I really liked Punch Drunk Love... he was really very good in that! Surprised me! Maybe it's showing that he starting to mature as an actor? Or maybe not?
So for moment...Adam Sandler, Nay.

Plan9Senior · 09-08-2003, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaos
... and I really liked Punch Drunk Love...

Wow...You were the person who watched it?

That movie was so horrible that I cant believe anybody would admit to enjoying it

GSRIDER · 09-08-2003, 04:31 PM

Adam is funny as hell. sometimes his movies are a bit bla but they have shining moments.

Baldrick · 09-08-2003, 04:39 PM

When he isn't doing his retarded voices, I like him. Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, Punch Drunk Love are all really good movies.

Everytime I see Little Nicky or Waterboy, I want to reach through my TV and punch him in the throat...

archer2371 · 09-08-2003, 05:19 PM

I say yay.

MadShinji · 09-08-2003, 05:50 PM

He's just recycling the same material over and over again. I can't stand the guy.

Peaked on SNL.

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09-06-2003, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Batman976 is you wicked? Location: I live in a giant bucket.	Adam Sandler: Yay or Nay? I think Adam Sandler is pretty much a love him or hate him kind of actor. I find most of his stuff to be stupid and not funny, but some of my friends absolutely love him. I don't hate everything he does. I liked Airheads and when he did Opera Man on SNL, but most of his work I just don't see the appeal.

09-06-2003, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Spacemonkey Wake up Location: Nowhere special	He's funny as hell! I say yay all the way. __________________ "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I can breathe a sigh of relief, because there will be so much to look forward to." -- Donnie Darko

09-06-2003, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	The only movie worth a shit that he's ever been in is Punch Drunk Love. His other movies aren't funny at all and every director that has him cast simply makes him play the same character in every movie. "Get really pissed and yell at the bad guy." Ha ha. That, and talk with that really annoying voice. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

09-06-2003, 08:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Batman976 is you wicked? Location: I live in a giant bucket.	I've yet to see Punch Drunk Love, but I'd like to. I've heard several good things about it. I meant to mention it in the original post, but I basically would have said that I didn't enter it into my equation. Besides, his role in that movie is obviously a break from his normal roles anyway. __________________ The following statement is true. The preceding statement was false.

09-06-2003, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Batman976 is you wicked? Location: I live in a giant bucket.	Oops, Double post __________________ The following statement is true. The preceding statement was false.

09-06-2003, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	He's an every now and again guy for me. I can't sit down and watch every single Adam Sandler movie one after the other, but I can sit down and enjoy his movies like Happy Gilmore and The Waterboy every now and again. __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"

09-06-2003, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
crfpilot Punk In Drublic Location: So Cal	Hell yeah, Adam rocks. The first time I watched Happy Gilmore I think I broke something I was laughing so fucking hard.

09-06-2003, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Flippy Banned Location: Greater Vancouver	His movies generally aren't really all that great, in my opinion. The first few I watched were pretty funny, but then after that, I realized how static his acting is. The only differences between any of the characters he plays are the clothes they wear. That, and like what Laser said, his "voice" really grates on the nerves after a while.

09-07-2003, 12:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
hawkeye back from sabbatical Location: Mosptopia	Happy Gilmore was the only one I'd watch again, and just because I love the Bob Barker fight scene __________________ You're not fat, You're just a giant ball of love, covered in anger.

09-07-2003, 05:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
ninety09 Flavour of the Weak Location: Canada	I never really liked that kind of humour.. Seems a little childish, so it's a big Nay for me. shrug

09-07-2003, 07:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nimbletoe Junkie Location: Michigan	If im in the mood, he's a funny actor.

09-07-2003, 08:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
drewg Crazy Location: Norway	I'm not particularly fond of him, even though some of his movies are okay. So I voted Nay

09-07-2003, 09:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
Asshole Lover Crazy	mad funny only stuck up too serious people think he sux. __________________ smells like ass, tastes like _______.

09-07-2003, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Arc101 Addict Location: Nottingham, England	Most of the time I hate the films he is in. But the Wedding Singer was very good. I think he is someone who could just fade a way in the next few years.

09-07-2003, 11:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
Root_Beer_Man Crazy	Adam Sandler is the MAN! by far the best move was happy gilmore...by far. Wedding singer was ok...didnt like Drew barrymore very much. __________________ >3 Cheers for boobies!!<

09-07-2003, 12:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
tommyboy Psycho Location: NH	I think he is pretty funny but his movies come up short.

09-07-2003, 01:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	I'm not even sure why he's famous. Never found him all that funny. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

09-07-2003, 01:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	I think he's a complete moron and I hate all of his movies.

09-07-2003, 01:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
eris Crazy	I'm with sixate - he's worthless __________________ allhaileris

09-07-2003, 02:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
Asshole Lover Crazy	best movie was waterboy __________________ smells like ass, tastes like _______.

09-07-2003, 03:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	Like any comedian. Sometimes, he hits it...and I laugh my ass off And sometimes, he don't...and I turn the channel. I don't usually go out of my way to see his movies in the theater, I usually wait for the video. But, he's decent enough.

09-07-2003, 03:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	Sandler has flopped harder then any comedian I can think of. Its suprising that somebody who started off so funny could drastically fall into the unfunny category so abruptly.

09-07-2003, 04:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	Don't find him funny at all, in fact I think he's a sad, sad individual, and I feel sorry for his parents knowing that they brought unto the earth such an unfortunate human being.

09-07-2003, 04:44 PM	#25 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	He was filler on SNL, nuf said...C'mon folks, we need better than that type of panderous comedy. Gimme Robin Williams any day. He successfully made the big transition. Well done neighbor boy. Tiburon Rocks! __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

09-07-2003, 05:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
breid Insane Location: NOVA sCOTIA	Love him "Shampoo is good"

09-07-2003, 08:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
Batman976 is you wicked? Location: I live in a giant bucket.	Wow, this is a pretty split crowd... I guess I'm not really that suprised though... it's still pretty interesting though. __________________ The following statement is true. The preceding statement was false.

09-08-2003, 12:04 AM	#29 (permalink)
FlorentinoAriza Crazy Location: europe	i'd say Yay i liked the wedding singer happy gilmore and some others, didn't care much for little nickey & the waterboy __________________ --- this space for rent --- pm me

09-08-2003, 03:21 AM	#30 (permalink)
JohnnyRock Addict Location: Taxachussetts	As long as he doesn't waste his talent doing crap like Puch Drunk Love he is outstanding...even Little Nicky has big laughs in it [sure not a great movie, but some funny stuff]. __________________ Not only do I not know the answer...I don't even know what the question is!!!

09-08-2003, 04:46 AM	#31 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	i´ve got to say NAY. his gags make me laugh, to a point... after that, i find him astoundingly annoying. but, in Punch Drunk Love... i thought he was really great and daring. but hey, thats one movie. __________________ Ohayo!!!

09-08-2003, 08:25 AM	#32 (permalink)
frankx Psycho Location: The Tip of the Boot	I'm not an Adam Sandler fan. I did enjoy Billy Madison and the Wedding Singer, but I just really don't enjoy any of his other movies. __________________ Louisiana: We're Not ALL Drunken Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

09-08-2003, 08:45 AM	#33 (permalink)
Unknown Poster Insane	"You no want breakfast?"

09-08-2003, 04:13 PM	#35 (permalink)
CSflim Sky Piercer Location: Ireland	I don't like "Adam Sandler Movies", like Big Daddy, or Water Boy or any of that kind of rubbish. Not to my taste. But I really liked Punch Drunk Love... he was really very good in that! Surprised me! Maybe it's showing that he starting to mature as an actor? Or maybe not? So for moment...Adam Sandler, Nay. __________________

09-08-2003, 04:31 PM	#37 (permalink)
GSRIDER spurt king Location: Out of my mind	Adam is funny as hell. sometimes his movies are a bit bla but they have shining moments. __________________ No signature at this time.

09-08-2003, 04:39 PM	#38 (permalink)
Baldrick We are everywhere... Location: Barrie, Ontario	When he isn't doing his retarded voices, I like him. Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, Punch Drunk Love are all really good movies. Everytime I see Little Nicky or Waterboy, I want to reach through my TV and punch him in the throat... __________________ You can be young only once, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...