To this day, I have never seen this. At the time of its release, I thought Sandler was an annoying child; more importantly, unfunny. I didn't see the undeniable talent as a performer. This would remain true until I plopped my butt in my seat and watching him in "Punch Drunk Love." I have a lot more respect for him now but I still view his early comedies and nonsense. After reading your wonderful essay, I wonder how much of your appreciation of this picture is nostalgia, but you have certainly nudged me closer to putting it on my watch list!
A nudge! I'll take it. It's a pretty standard rom-com at heart, but if you're immune to the Sandman's charms, I doubt there would be much else there for you.
To this day, I have never seen this. At the time of its release, I thought Sandler was an annoying child; more importantly, unfunny. I didn't see the undeniable talent as a performer. This would remain true until I plopped my butt in my seat and watching him in "Punch Drunk Love." I have a lot more respect for him now but I still view his early comedies and nonsense. After reading your wonderful essay, I wonder how much of your appreciation of this picture is nostalgia, but you have certainly nudged me closer to putting it on my watch list!
A nudge! I'll take it. It's a pretty standard rom-com at heart, but if you're immune to the Sandman's charms, I doubt there would be much else there for you.