The Adam Sandler / Happy Madison / Netflix Thread
06-19-19, 08:49 AM
#226
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06-19-19, 10:27 PM
#229
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I haven't ever seen Clue from start to finish. But just about all the characters are pretty much sterotypes of the murder mystery genre from a socialite, to a butler, etc. Not much depth to any of them and when you find out who the culprit or culprits are it really isn't that interesting. The whole murder scene sequence felt like it was an instory murder mystery themed dinner show and not a actual real instory murder.
06-20-19, 07:17 PM
#230
DVD Talk Legend
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No matter what you think of Sandler he is probably the only guy putting out comedic movies these days except for the occasional Melissa McCarthy movie.
06-20-19, 09:59 PM
#231
DVD Talk Legend
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Can't compare it to "Clue". I only saw it once when it first came out and don't remember anything about it. But this was just o.k. at best. I don't know why, but I kept thinking of Christina Applegate watching Aniston's performance. Aniston looks great for her age, but has she had work done? There's something different about her face.
06-23-19, 08:51 AM
#233
DVD Talk Hero
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Watched Murder Mystery last night mostly for Aniston. I’m not a huge fan of Sandler and have yet to watch any of his other Netflix deal movies.
Overall actually enjoyed this. The plot is about as basic as you could get for a whodunit movie but Sandler and Aniston’s chemistry along with his sarcastic comments throughout the movie made it worthwhile. There were one or two subplots that were completely useless and forgettable but it’s a good way to waste an hour and a half with a comedy.
Sandler is tolerable when he’s more low key and he was fairly tolerable here. Aniston looked smoking hot in all her dresses.
Overall actually enjoyed this. The plot is about as basic as you could get for a whodunit movie but Sandler and Aniston’s chemistry along with his sarcastic comments throughout the movie made it worthwhile. There were one or two subplots that were completely useless and forgettable but it’s a good way to waste an hour and a half with a comedy.
Sandler is tolerable when he’s more low key and he was fairly tolerable here. Aniston looked smoking hot in all her dresses.
06-23-19, 09:28 AM
#234
DVD Talk Hero
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Just so we are on the same page ... these still feel like made for TV movies right? Like comparing this to Zohan is like comparing Walker Texas Ranger to Die Hard.
I still havent normalized Netflix originals and DTV type content. But I think it is the new normal for any film buff ... to accept Netflix and Amazon content alongside theatrically released films. It is the new DTV or movie of the week. With the exception of top tier talent like Scorsese and Coen Brothers getting in there.
I still havent normalized Netflix originals and DTV type content. But I think it is the new normal for any film buff ... to accept Netflix and Amazon content alongside theatrically released films. It is the new DTV or movie of the week. With the exception of top tier talent like Scorsese and Coen Brothers getting in there.
06-23-19, 09:45 AM
#235
DVD Talk Hero
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Just so we are on the same page ... these still feel like made for TV movies right? Like comparing this to Zohan is like comparing Walker Texas Ranger to Die Hard.
I still havent normalized Netflix originals and DTV type content. But I think it is the new normal for any film buff ... to accept Netflix and Amazon content alongside theatrically released films. It is the new DTV or movie of the week. With the exception of top tier talent like Scorsese and Coen Brothers getting in there.
I still havent normalized Netflix originals and DTV type content. But I think it is the new normal for any film buff ... to accept Netflix and Amazon content alongside theatrically released films. It is the new DTV or movie of the week. With the exception of top tier talent like Scorsese and Coen Brothers getting in there.
06-24-19, 01:11 AM
#236
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Just watched this. It was forgettable but fine. Not particularly funny. Aniston was very good and trying her best. Sandler wasn't particularly good but he was okay. Luke Evans was quite good and dashing but the rest of the cast was pretty hammy and not very impressive.
Saw Charlize Theron got an EP credit so I assume that means she optioned this for herself some years ago but changed her mind about doing it, like how Reese Witherspoon was an EP on Gone Girl.
Saw Charlize Theron got an EP credit so I assume that means she optioned this for herself some years ago but changed her mind about doing it, like how Reese Witherspoon was an EP on Gone Girl.
06-24-19, 07:35 AM
#237
DVD Talk Legend
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Entertaining movie but forgettable. Nothing in the same ballpark as Clue or Murder By Death.
01-31-20, 12:19 PM
#238
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Netflix is staying in the Adam Sandler game. Following the successful release of the Jennifer Aniston- and Sandler-led comedy Murder Mystery, the streaming giant said Friday that it is extending the deal with Sandler and Happy Madison Productions to make four more movies.
Sandler and Netflix have been in business since the release of the 2015’s The Ridiculous 6 and Netflix claims that since then, its subscribers have spent more than 2 billion hours watching Sandler’s flicks. That includes The Do-Over, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of and Murder Mystery, which the company says was the most popular title on Netflix in the U.S. last year. He also released his first stand-up special in 22 years on the steamer.
In addition, Happy Madison has produced 2018’s Father of the Year, and the upcoming The Wrong Missy.
The SNL alum currently has two projects in the works with the studio: He’ll star in family film Hubie Halloween alongside Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Maya Rudolph, Rob Schneider, Kenan Thompson, Steve Buscemi, Michael Chiklis, Tim Meadows, Noah Schnapp, Paris Berelc, China Anne McClain and Shaquille O’Neal. It follows Hubie Dubois who, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, MA (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Sandler also has an untitled animated feature film that he will write, produce, and star in.
“Whether you know him as Sandman, the Water Boy, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Nick Spitz or simply Adam, one thing is clear: our members can’t get enough of him,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer. “They love his stories and his humor, as we saw with Murder Mystery. So I could not be more excited to extend our partnership with Adam and the Happy Madison team and deliver more laughs around the world.”
Sandler is currently being lauded for his performance in Josh and Benny Safdie’s critically acclaimed A24 drama Uncut Gems. He was named Best Actor by the National Board of Review and is nominated for a Spirit Award.
Sandler and Netflix have been in business since the release of the 2015’s The Ridiculous 6 and Netflix claims that since then, its subscribers have spent more than 2 billion hours watching Sandler’s flicks. That includes The Do-Over, Sandy Wexler, The Week Of and Murder Mystery, which the company says was the most popular title on Netflix in the U.S. last year. He also released his first stand-up special in 22 years on the steamer.
In addition, Happy Madison has produced 2018’s Father of the Year, and the upcoming The Wrong Missy.
The SNL alum currently has two projects in the works with the studio: He’ll star in family film Hubie Halloween alongside Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Maya Rudolph, Rob Schneider, Kenan Thompson, Steve Buscemi, Michael Chiklis, Tim Meadows, Noah Schnapp, Paris Berelc, China Anne McClain and Shaquille O’Neal. It follows Hubie Dubois who, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, MA (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Sandler also has an untitled animated feature film that he will write, produce, and star in.
“Whether you know him as Sandman, the Water Boy, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Nick Spitz or simply Adam, one thing is clear: our members can’t get enough of him,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer. “They love his stories and his humor, as we saw with Murder Mystery. So I could not be more excited to extend our partnership with Adam and the Happy Madison team and deliver more laughs around the world.”
Sandler is currently being lauded for his performance in Josh and Benny Safdie’s critically acclaimed A24 drama Uncut Gems. He was named Best Actor by the National Board of Review and is nominated for a Spirit Award.
02-01-20, 10:09 AM
#240
DVD Talk Hero
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Hi family/vacation movies are mostly misses for me. But I still love his twisted, silly, lazy, and stupid takes on genre films and whatnot.
02-01-20, 02:55 PM
#241
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Haven't liked most of his films in the last decade. All of my favorites of his seems to be from further back. Love Mr. Deeds, Big Daddy, Click, etc. He didn't play in Grandma's Boy, but that is one of my favorite comedy films.
02-01-20, 08:41 PM
#242
DVD Talk Legend
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Make Deuce Bigelow 3 and release it on Netflix. I'd love for that to happen.
04-21-20, 09:14 AM
#243
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When Tim Morris meets his dream girl and their relationship quickly escalates through texts, he throws caution to the wind and invites her to his company’s corporate retreat on an island resort… However, when a past blind date from hell shows up at the airport for the weekend getaway instead, he learns too late that he’s been texting “The Wrong Missy.”
05-17-20, 11:42 AM
#244
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The Wrong Missy hit yesterday. Watched it with the wife. It was halfway decent. Definitely feels like a Netflix comedy, but it wasn't bad at all.
05-17-20, 11:55 AM
#245
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I saw The Wrong Missy and The Do Over within the past couple days.
I liked The Do Over.
The Wrong Missy was ok.
Lauren Lapkus in The Wrong Missy was a bit much for me. I know that's the nature of her character, but it got stale after a while.
I did like the cameo though:
And lastly, I really enjoy all the Adam Sandler movies that take place at vacation spots (Hawaii, Africa, Puerto Rico, etc)
I liked The Do Over.
The Wrong Missy was ok.
Lauren Lapkus in The Wrong Missy was a bit much for me. I know that's the nature of her character, but it got stale after a while.
I did like the cameo though:
Spoiler:
And lastly, I really enjoy all the Adam Sandler movies that take place at vacation spots (Hawaii, Africa, Puerto Rico, etc)
09-11-20, 07:45 AM
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The Do Over wasn't great. I saw it a year or two ago.
Murder Mystery was fantastic. There were some abrupt scenes that didn't flow too well. I recently watched Radioland Murders which few know about. I only came across it after searching for whodunnit movies after I rewatched Knives Out. That said I found Knives Out more Clue! like than Murder Mystery was like Clue!
I've watched Clue maybe 20x in my life now and I still spend time thinking who did what. The film presents 3 alternative endings, but even then as the watcher you can come up with your own theories. Murder Mystery just felt like a fancier Hallmark movie.
Murder Mystery was fantastic. There were some abrupt scenes that didn't flow too well. I recently watched Radioland Murders which few know about. I only came across it after searching for whodunnit movies after I rewatched Knives Out. That said I found Knives Out more Clue! like than Murder Mystery was like Clue!
I've watched Clue maybe 20x in my life now and I still spend time thinking who did what. The film presents 3 alternative endings, but even then as the watcher you can come up with your own theories. Murder Mystery just felt like a fancier Hallmark movie.
10-13-20, 04:10 PM
#249
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I kept seeing so many articles and posts about Hubie Halloween. Against my better judgement I tried to check out it. Yikes...
But, hey, Stiller’s Happy Gilmore character cameo was nice.
But, hey, Stiller’s Happy Gilmore character cameo was nice.
10-13-20, 04:33 PM
#250
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I watched this because . . . sure, why not?
Was it "good?" No. Was it god awful? No.
Right in that current Sandler wheelhouse of his version of a family film. It will mostly appeal to kids, but has enough in it so that adults will not be bored.
Cast is a mix of Sandler regulars and Disney Channel stars, so I was surprised by some profanity and sexual humor sprinkled into what I felt was a movie directed at children.
I see reviews that lament Sandler making a movie like this after starring in Uncut Gems. It's time for people to accept that presenting no-brainer plots with plenty of juvenile jokes is all that Sandler wants to accomplish with his productions. Number One and Two on his mind are his paycheck and having a good time on set.
Was it "good?" No. Was it god awful? No.
Right in that current Sandler wheelhouse of his version of a family film. It will mostly appeal to kids, but has enough in it so that adults will not be bored.
Cast is a mix of Sandler regulars and Disney Channel stars, so I was surprised by some profanity and sexual humor sprinkled into what I felt was a movie directed at children.
I see reviews that lament Sandler making a movie like this after starring in Uncut Gems. It's time for people to accept that presenting no-brainer plots with plenty of juvenile jokes is all that Sandler wants to accomplish with his productions. Number One and Two on his mind are his paycheck and having a good time on set.