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Billy Madison

1995

Comedy

1h 29m

Billy Madison (Sandler) is the heir to the Madison Hotel millions but in order to win his father's respect, and his Fortune 500 company, grown-up goof-off Billy must repeat all 12 grades of school ' in just 24 weeks. (Universal)

Billy Madison

1995

Comedy

1h 29m

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BeeDub

Rated 22 Jul 2016

I can't stand Adam Sandler and his tiresome man-child shtick, but this movie has enough good one-liners to keep it out of my Tier 1.

Rated 22 Jul 2016

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Paxton

Rated 13 Mar 2019

An apt and still relevant warning against the dangers of Snack Pack deprivation.

Rated 13 Mar 2019

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hellsditch

Rated 08 Feb 2008

This is my favorite Sandler movie. Tier 2 seems about right.

Rated 08 Feb 2008

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gogokain

Rated 27 Dec 2007

I don't really know how Sandler's career actually sped up after this movie. I mean... I can't even explain how bad this is. Not even the super fine Bridgette Wilson and the usually hilarious Norm Macdonald even come close to salvaging this turd. It's just random crap, like Sandler hanging out with his autistic middle school friends while they're all high off white out or something. Not even worth it for "so bad it's good" laughs.

Rated 27 Dec 2007

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mightypotato

Rated 14 Aug 2007

"If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis!" Seriously, there are some classic one liners in this movie.

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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bentley82

Rated 14 Aug 2007

It's funny for what it is. I'm not claiming it's a "quality" movie. But there's no denying it appeals to the incredibly stupid side of all of us.

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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Leonardis

Rated 24 Feb 2023

A pretty implausible story that serves up enough laughs and doesn’t outstay it’s welcome. Sandler’s idiotic voice didn’t grate me as much as I thought it would, and while some of it hasn’t aged well (why would any woman get with someone who tried to touch her boobs without consent? why the pelvis thrusting?), it’s mostly harmless enough, and silly enough that it just kind of worked for me. It isn’t a compelling movie by any means, the plot is thin, but I had a good time. For Sandler fans only.

Rated 24 Feb 2023

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joelwatchesmovies

Rated 13 Mar 2022

The movie is the person, juvenile and silly in both tasteful (yum, glue!) and distasteful ways (yuck, masturbation porta-potty!), showing glimpses of genuine sweetness ("everyone my age pees their pants. It's the coolest!") amidst the sloppy-like-Joes coming-of-age arc, and in the end getting a passing grade (but barely), thanks to consistent pops of good, goofy comedy (see the musical number; the O'Doyles' fate) and one-liners galore ("You get your ass out there and you find that fucking dog").

Rated 13 Mar 2022

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Antonio P

Rated 10 Nov 2019

Good movie. Most notable scene. Where Sandler gives this speech about this is our country or something to that effect and he's trying to get people to cheer. Then by the end of it one of the judges stands up and says. In your incoherrant babbling not 1 thing you said is considered a rational thought. You have just made everyone dumber to having listen to it. I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul. Ouch that was rough.

Rated 10 Nov 2019

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glumpy_99

Rated 19 Jul 2019

Inane and tiresome comedy can't even follow through on its time-worn premise (bailing out with a full act to go) and never really deals with the creepy logistics of having adult Madison treated interchangeably with young kids (there are far too many tossed-off jokes with pedophilic undertones for comfort). Ultimately all could be forgiven if the film showed a shred of wit, or even the outlandish slapstick that 2010s Sandler is known for; instead it just sort of sits inert.

Rated 19 Jul 2019

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Vandelay1

Rated 25 May 2011

Not so good

Rated 25 May 2011

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Mistakes

Rated 26 Feb 2011

Mistakes - In the scene when Billy and the bad guy are facing off in the "learning decathalon" and they are doing some science stuff, Billy pulls a shoe out of the boiling pot - it is his right shoe but he has his right shoe on his foot too.

Rated 26 Feb 2011

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Obidy

Rated 12 Sep 2010

I'm not a fan of Adam Sandlers, but at least sometimes I'm entertained by him, like in Happy Gilmore. Billy Madison is not one of those movies. It is a wretched, unfunny excuse for a comedy. I can't recall seeing Adam Sandler's manchild act quite this grating. I first watched it for about 45 minutes before walking off, then principle told me that I should give it another chance. I did, and sorely wished principle didn't just shut up and fuck off earlier. Point is, this sucks. Don't watch it.

Rated 12 Sep 2010

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JordanDcFc

Rated 06 Dec 2009

Very funny movie. Requires turning off your brain for a little under 90 minutes and just enjoying some good old fashioned Sandler humour.

Rated 06 Dec 2009

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Okkervil

Rated 01 Aug 2009

Seeing this for the first time when I was 12 or so, clouds my judgement of it somewhat. As a 12 year old I literally thought it was the funniest film ever. Hence everytime I see it as an adult I'm left disappointed! It is still kinda great though!

Rated 01 Aug 2009

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tompota

Rated 07 Jul 2009

adam sandler = shit

Rated 07 Jul 2009

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CRAYON

Rated 23 Jun 2009

Classic Sandler. Most of the time children are pretty good at ruining comedies, but the core of the jokes in Billy Madison are funny because they are targeted at kids.

Rated 23 Jun 2009

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fudgieb

Rated 22 Feb 2009

For what it is, it is phenomenal. I think that the guy that plays Eric, the villain, may be one of the greatest comedy villains of all time. Well-cast all the way around and funny in the classic early 1990's SNL kind of way.

Rated 22 Feb 2009

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Tripwyre

Rated 24 Jan 2009

I like Happy Gilmore a bit better than this, and the movie is probably not as good as my young mind remembers, but I just can't score it any lower. Call it sentimental reasons or nostalgia or whatever, but I loved this movie when I was a kid, and a lot of it still holds up as hilarious. Norm, Chris Farley and Brad Whitford are all unspeakably awesome in this, as is the giant penguin. It's incredibly juvenile, yes, but that's part of the appeal. A guilty pleasure.

Rated 24 Jan 2009

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rdub384

Rated 07 Jan 2009

Adam Sandler's funniest movie.

Rated 07 Jan 2009

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ImThatDingo

Rated 23 Dec 2008

I have to say it: "Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul." Hated the singing part. -_-

Rated 23 Dec 2008

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chow25

Rated 14 Aug 2007

Not even a movie.

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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eveelun

Rated 14 Aug 2007

While a number of scenes are very funny, the movie is dumb and Sandler's acting is undeveloped- his "mumbling buffoon" schtick grows old pretty quick, and his character is never very likeable.

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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sanjuro

Rated 14 Aug 2007

Bite me - it's hilarious.

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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BBBD

Rated 14 Aug 2007

Comedy gold. Seriously. Stop looking at me swan!

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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Pickpocket

Rated 14 Aug 2007

hey look ernie peed his pants too

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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Alex Watkins

Rated 14 Aug 2007

Juvenile but funny. "If peeing in your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis!"

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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bizort

Rated 14 Aug 2007

Its funny when you're like 15 but it loses its novelty after that

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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BattleToad

Rated 14 Aug 2007

This is one of Sandler's funnier films. It's also one of his most obnoxious films. It'll make you laugh, but it'll also make you want to fast forward through a bunch of his stupid gibberish. This was back when everyone let Sandler get away with being stupid though. Pretty good!

Rated 14 Aug 2007

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PeaceAnarchy

Rated 12 Dec 2006

It's actually a little enjoyable for how unashamedly juvenile it is. Sandler's character is at least somewhat consistent as is the comedy. Still, it can get old pretty quickly.

Rated 12 Dec 2006

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Mr.Kubrick

Rated 27 Mar 2024

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brrrp

Rated 19 Feb 2024

I just cannot enjoy Sandler's idiot man-child here. The voice is particularly grating. Yeah, yeah, so what was do you expect you stoned idiot.

Rated 19 Feb 2024

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tsvete

Rated 29 Aug 2023

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crowey

Rated 31 Mar 2023

oh dear god

Rated 31 Mar 2023

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tubasaxt

Rated 25 Mar 2021

I think your enjoyment of this movie (and probably most Sandler comedies) depends entirely upon whether or not you saw it as a kid. This one I didn't. Plenty of funny moments, but it was hard to get over how ridiculous the main character and the entire story is.

Rated 25 Mar 2021

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JPFerguson

Rated 31 Oct 2020

Infantile in almost every way, but for reasons I cannot articulate it is for me a hilarious film. There is just something about Sandler in these mid-1990s roles that I like. I've seen it many times and will likely watch it many times more.

Rated 31 Oct 2020

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Rudaker

Rated 04 Jun 2020

Borderline

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matthagen

Rated 18 Mar 2020

Seen: 3+.

Rated 18 Mar 2020

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bhajansunlo

Rated 11 Mar 2019

When Sandler's schtick was still somewhat funny. Some great lines on this one too.

Rated 11 Mar 2019

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goldenstate5

Rated 07 Aug 2018

Sandler's funniest film, IMO.

Rated 07 Aug 2018

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Seethruskin

Rated 29 May 2018

Infinite amount of rewatches. Basically a perfect comedy film. This is everything.

Rated 29 May 2018

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badfish138

Rated 03 Mar 2018

Ugh

Rated 03 Mar 2018

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Yiannos

Rated 08 Jan 2018

The Dumb and Dumber generation began here with Sandler's first solo effort, a comedy that nobody pretended to like in 1995: it was the ultimate guilty pleasure.This kind of ultra juvenile humour revolving around man children wasn't yet the norm, and Sandler's schtick was less 'developed', but he performs this ridiculous character with real gusto, and he is supported by a solid cast that features many great cameos. There are several hilarious moments, especially if you are low functioning.

Rated 08 Jan 2018

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aross

Rated 03 Sep 2017

I really don't like Adam Sandler movies, so I generally try to avoid them. But I was told to watch this because I like Chris Farley. I could've just watched his five minute scene(s) on youtube and avoided 90 minutes of agony.

Rated 03 Sep 2017

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saudade

Rated 28 Aug 2017

I would like it more if Sandler played it straighter in more scenes, and if all of the women in it weren't either sex objects or objects of disgust. This had a lot of potential.

Rated 28 Aug 2017

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buffratings

Rated 22 Jul 2017

It's comedic potential feels limited by its silly premise, but Billy Madison benefits immensely from Adam Sandler's on-point performance and, occasionally, some solid laughs.

Rated 22 Jul 2017

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War Machine

Rated 18 Jun 2017

rvw. a lot doesnt hold up lol love veronica. how the fuck did i only give this a 67 in june '17. will have to rewatch. Did lol love way more now and after goin through all his shit recently, now june '20 and the movie takes place in june :P the big moments stood out more this time. And i love much of the school shit, and shes actually one of his best love interests, not rom coms though cuz their romance isnt handled seriously

Rated 18 Jun 2017

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TimeCapsule

Rated 21 Feb 2017

Adam Sandler's breakout feature film as a juvenile, gibberish speaking, zany party animal, spoiled son of a hotel millionaire was perfectly written, by Sandler and Tim Herlihy, in order to highlight what has become Sandler's infamous low-brow shtick. Oddly quotable, the insanely silly Sandler and friends are wonderful in this ridiculous crash course of re-education/coming of age tale that made this a 90's comedy classic.

Rated 21 Feb 2017

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EvilMangoes

Rated 12 Nov 2016

D-

Rated 12 Nov 2016

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CStewart64

Rated 02 May 2016

W4E2P1S1V1M1A1R2. The poop-bag scene is one of my favorite film scenes ever. Inimitable.

Rated 02 May 2016

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Bbeaty

Rated 04 Jan 2016

A classic comedy. One of my favorites.

Rated 04 Jan 2016

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DorothyOz

Rated 23 Aug 2015

I really need to stop giving Adam Sandler second chances. I just don't find him funny

Rated 23 Aug 2015

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glm01

Rated 08 Jun 2015

71.500

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RYM

Rated 29 Mar 2015

2.66/5

Rated 29 Mar 2015

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chemical404

Rated 18 Mar 2015

So one fine spring Saturday I decided to have me a nice little Hollywood jester's Adam Sandler movie marathon. The first movie to watch was obivious choice: a glorious flagshit in Adam's vast shit-fleet - a romantic coming of age story about a rich mental retard Billy Madison. The movie is dumb and not even funny. Billy's teacher with whom he falls in love with is totally 90's hot. I need the same framed photograph of her by the bedside like Billy does, it would be weird-funny movie trivia.

Rated 18 Mar 2015

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Groovy_Souls

Rated 07 Mar 2015

One of the funnier Adam Sandler films there is. While sporting a still very average story, Adam Sandler is in his charming era and some of the gags can actually make you laugh. Plus you can never go wrong with Steve Buscemi.

Rated 07 Mar 2015

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lukejmiller

Rated 19 Feb 2015

Sandler at his comedic best. Funny, random, at times stupid, but always entertaining

Rated 19 Feb 2015

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nonparody

Rated 15 Jan 2015

Rankin' high on them childhood memories.

Rated 15 Jan 2015

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DaveImboden

Rated 20 Dec 2014

knibb high football rules

Rated 20 Dec 2014

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methad1

Rated 01 Nov 2014

So bad, but has a couple of chuckles in it.

Rated 01 Nov 2014

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recklessmess

Rated 31 Jul 2014

This movie was a lot funnier before Sandler recycled all of the jokes in all of his other movies. Instead of being somewhat funny, it's evidence of Sandler's lack of creativity and his reliance on humor that got him through the 7th grade.

Rated 31 Jul 2014

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Mr.Happy

Rated 18 Jun 2014

It's quite nonsensical but I find the film entertaining enough and the humor funny enough(especially this scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt5dDtQT_xg&feature=kp is just flippin hilarious I love you steve buscemi ) So yeah idk it's not super but I think it's worth the watch, I'd recommend it.

Rated 18 Jun 2014

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soarom

Rated 22 May 2014

Randomly enjoyable.

Rated 22 May 2014

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forehead1

Rated 11 Apr 2014

If you can get through the infuriatingly punchable first 20 minutes of his performance, this is one of the best from Sandler's mid-late '90s 'golden era'. It's not perfect, but it gets the tone just right and keeps it consistent throughout, meaning any flat gags are forgotten instantly and the big hitters are remembered. The highest praise I can give this is that it's just as enjoyable to watch now as it was as a 13-year-old on its release, and there aren't many films you can say that about.

Rated 11 Apr 2014

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SirStuckey

Rated 02 Mar 2014

I loved this as a kid, as kid's are wont to do. It's not as funny to me now but I still like it. Potentially would have hated it had I first seen it in my mid-20s or later.

Rated 02 Mar 2014

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Neonman

Rated 16 Sep 2013

I hate Adam Sandler with all my being, but I think he's actually pretty good in this film that's funnier than he is. Not a great film, but a great comedy. UPDATE: Yep, still as funny as I remember it being. Even though Sandler sometimes lays in on thick here, there's plenty of great jokes, big and small, that go against predictability.

Rated 16 Sep 2013

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Nick Hamden

Rated 06 Jun 2013

The musical number in the middle is really what sells this movie for me.

Rated 06 Jun 2013

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Wezzo

Rated 04 Feb 2013

Ridiculously dumb, even by Sandler standards, but it still packs a lot more laughter than Jack & Jill.

Rated 04 Feb 2013

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Skitchima

Rated 21 Aug 2012

Worth a watch if your in the mood for young Sandler.

Rated 21 Aug 2012

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braddad68

Rated 06 Jun 2012

THE ADAM SANDLER MOVIE!! Perfect and hysterically funny! I've seen it many times and never get tired of it!

Rated 06 Jun 2012

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MrCarmady

Rated 29 May 2012

STOP LOOKING AT ME SWAN

Rated 29 May 2012

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wayofthegun

Rated 26 Dec 2011

It's okay, but actually not one of the funnier Sandler comedies. I'm surprised many people seem to consider it his best. I would compare parts of it to the pointless Will Ferrell comedies where just saying and doing whatever inane thing pops into their head is supposed to be hilarious. That's luckily not the majority of Billy Madison, but much of the beginning and the end are like that.

Rated 26 Dec 2011

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m_rubio

Rated 18 Dec 2011

Comedy classic. I wish Adam Sandler was still this funny.

Rated 18 Dec 2011

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myfavchords

Rated 17 Dec 2011

There are some laughs and some fun cameos but the script is really poor and the ending is weak. This movie could have been better.

Rated 17 Dec 2011

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Robertas

Rated 09 Dec 2011

Business Ethics :D

Rated 09 Dec 2011

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valjoelle

Rated 19 Nov 2011

Funny in a juvenile way. Obviously.

Rated 19 Nov 2011

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Trooth

Rated 09 Nov 2011

A guilty pleasure for me. I know it's a ridiculous movie, the premise is goofy, and characters are pretty dumb, but I have a soft spot for 90s Adam Sandler movies.

Rated 09 Nov 2011

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SlowChildren

Rated 25 Oct 2011

ODoyle Rules

Rated 25 Oct 2011

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TrixRabbi

Rated 11 Jun 2011

I can't dislike this movie. Even if I never watch it again in my life it'll still hold a special place in my heart. This is probably because I was 9 when I saw it.

Rated 11 Jun 2011

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CMonster

Rated 10 Apr 2011

Classic Sandler

Rated 10 Apr 2011

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Jon

Rated 29 Mar 2011

Adam Sandlers at his funniest.

Rated 29 Mar 2011

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Tee Babe

Rated 08 Feb 2011

Best Sandler film.

Rated 08 Feb 2011

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Lady Moe

Rated 19 Jan 2011

It's an "Adam Sandler Movie" in its truest form. Don't go in expecting "Citizen Kane."

Rated 19 Jan 2011

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davisty69

Rated 03 Jan 2011

Dumb, but thoroughly entertaining. Iconic of my generation

Rated 03 Jan 2011

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glm

Rated 19 Dec 2010

61.500

Rated 19 Dec 2010

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picfuturo

Rated 18 Dec 2010

Adam Sandler is completely in his element as a child.

Rated 18 Dec 2010

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hellboy76

Rated 25 Sep 2010

It doesn't make sense, is terribly written and acted (except for Bradley Whitford) but if you don't get at least a few laughs out of this.. well I would not want to have a beer with you because you have my grandma's sense of humor.

Rated 25 Sep 2010

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