How Adam Sandler Made An Entire Career Playing The Same Character

[@insanedemon1414]

Click is my favorite Adam Sandler film. It starts off as a typical funny Sandler comedy but then morphs into a sad heartbreaking drama. The scene where he sees his dad for the last time always makes me tear up. That movie didn't deserve the hate.

[@Rindiculousfun]

I fully agree. I can't believe anyone can hate that movie it isn't only my favourite Sandler movie, but one of my favourite of all time. I'm generally not a huge Sandler fan, but Click was different from most of his other movies and I have a soft spot for father and son/daughter relationships being explored like this and Interstellar (my favourite movie of all time).

[@fanficfan8599]

I agree... I am not a Sandler fan but click showed me that he does know how to act. It's like Adam Sandler's version of Jim Carrey's The Truman Show... Both movies showing silly comedians can really act.

[@Rindiculousfun]

@@fanficfan8599 Oh yah the Truman show also one of my favourite of all time and Jim Carey's best imo

[@englishwithkristin8962]

I'm actually so confused... I didn't know people hated it!! Haha I remember seeing it in theaters and crying my eyes out. And everyone I knew loved it too.

[@badtiming2208]

I can't rewatch that movie because the existential dread that comes along with it would keep me up at night lol. Really great genre-switch midway through the movie. I'm sure it caught almost everyone off guard.

[@ChillinWithTJ]

Shouts out for Adam always supporting his friends adding them to his movies even when they are no longer relevant 👌🏾

[@sub5ound1]

You’re talking about everyone except for Colin Quinn and Norm MacDonald when you say that and that’s understandable

[@BradsGonnaPlay]

This but unironically

[@KeeperOfSecrets-42069]

@@sub5ound1 nah boffum were irrelevant. Norm only got relevant again when he died.

[@whoozyyy]

What about the two recent ones?

[@jayarikishii]

Like James Gunn hiring his brother and wife

[@trinaq]

While Sandler's type may be the dim-witted man child who can't grow up, there's a sheer likability about his characters which make us root for them to prevail.

[@chasehedges6775]

Sooo true. Sandler is wonderful

[@anubusx]

The Adam Sandler multiverse.

[@SergioLeonardoCornejo]

Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and several other comedians tend to play only one kind of character or trope. South Park actually parodied Schneider's films in that regard.

[@BrianaLynn7]

Ew I find him annoying

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@SergioLeonardoCornejo Right, he's hardly the only one. If you've got a marketable character and don't mind the risk of being typecast, that can work out very well. It's just recommended that you don't spend all the money on hookers and blow because careers like that are usually not going to be multi-decade affairs.

[@philbertmill2]

One other thing, in every movie there is a positive message or "moral lesson", it's not just someone acting stupid, there is always a positive message that makes you feel good: "money is not everything", "family first", "be tolerant towards those different to you", "caring for someone instead being selfish", etc.

[@jcoolguy1548]

And then there's messages like Click. "You never know what you have until it's gone" Or something like that

[@gisela_oliveira]

​@@jcoolguy1548ifnyou don't cry watching click, you're not human

[@archangul]

💯

[@BrendanPappas]

I feel like the fact that Adam Sandler proved that he can be a great dramatic actor in the 21st century was enough to prove that he was never at any point bad at what he did. His brand of humor is what made him a household name, and you could honestly call him a genius for finding a way to profit off of appealing to his audience in the right way. His 90s movies began to grow tiresome over time, and once they did, he shifted to a different genre that he also found success in. That’s enough to forgive all the poor critical reception he received early on.

[@TRIGGAMAN_LOCO]

Sandler has made me cry laughing more than any other actor for over 20 years. They’re not all hits but I love the guy

[@sillau9]

Same💯..Adam Sandler will always be awesome in my books..he had soo many iconic & hilarious movies👏🏻👏🏻

[@michellemullen4549]

I concur!! I’ve always loved him since SNL and will continue to do so 💚 He’s a one of a kind and I hope to see more of him!

[@justacontrarian]

Wedding Singer is probably my favorite. Congrats to Sandler for winning the Mark Twain Award this year. Seems like he knows his comedy.

[@Immortalangel14]

He has this charisma that alot of actors don't have

[@chasehedges6775]

👍👍. He really does

[@BassCommunion]

I agree, he has an amazing charisma for instant cringe, leves you wondering what kind of political/economical connections he has in order to keep making movies

[@moidelgado2966]

@@BassCommunion fuck off one of the best comedians ever

[@solarmaru49]

lol? He has 0. He looks like a middle age middle income white man from the suburbs. That’s not charisma. That’s likeness which is being rewarded

[@hanezutchins2786]

100%.

[@venomshot2815]

The way he played in uncut gems showed that he can play actually serious roles

[@Magdalena8008s]

Plus Reign over Me, Punch Drunk, and I think he did another 2 or so serious roles he killed.

[@anubusx]

Even in Click he did setious moments well.

[@hiimjustin8826]

@@anubusx I didn't know people were harsh on Click

[@anubusx]

@@hiimjustin8826 I do like it.

[@richrod0122]

That was noticeable in Spanglish and funny people

[@breezecardenas3941]

I can't believe they failed to mention Reign Over Me, as one of his better performances. Drama with some bits of humor, I think it might be Sandler's best work he's ever done.

[@f.j.herrera4244]

This showed Don Cheadle is the ultimate wingman, and the Shadow of the Colossus foreshadowing is brutal

[@mickbanner]

Agreed. And Men Women and Children

[@Tobio88]

Amazing film and performance

[@Tiblious]

I agree man. I came to comment this.

[@mluna6702]

This movie rarely gets mentioned and it's a good one. I don't get it.

[@arbaaz9992]

I think Sandler's most underrated films to this date is spanglish. It is so heartwarming yet so subtle but also funny too

[@BenSkyLakewood]

Agreed

[@LuxuryPossum]

I never thought I would argue this, but I don't think you are giving Sandler enough credit. I think the similarities between his characters are surface level and come down to quarks in Sandler's performance. He plays his characters in his early films with subtle differences. Billy Madison is more childlike as he is in a state of arrested development at the beginning of the movie, Happy Gilmore leans more into Sandler's rage, Bobby Bouche is more timid at the beginning of the film, and so on. To address your comment at the top of the video, because of these subtle character differences, I would have a hard time believing the scene shown would come from any film other than Billy Madison.

[@colincolin5696]

The rock has been the same character since his career apart from 1 film that actually wasn’t too bad, pain and gain.

[@playgroundchooser]

I think his best movie was one where he literally played "The Rock" in Fighting With My Family. So good!

[@freebantu6019]

The Rock doesn't even change his accent even though realistically his character can't have a modern accent... People have such low standards and accept it lol

[@Tgogators]

That’s part of why their successful in moves. Generally speaking , they focus on their strengths or “stay in their lane”

[@cubbdacrossfacecrippler]

No. The has been plenty different in his movies. There's a big difference between Hercules and Jumanji.

[@Kevinmcfc94]

click - classic little nicky - classic ydmwtz - classic pixels - classic grown ups - classic also reign over me is an amazing movie that you didn’t mention

[@chasehedges6775]

Waterboy is a classic

[@anubusx]

"Water sucks it really really sucks."

[@chasehedges6775]

@@anubusx 😂😂😂😂

[@chasehedges6775]

@@anubusx GATORADE H20!

[@jaimesmith2266]

Could you imagine going to the theaters and seeing it back in the day i bet it was riot of laughter 😂😂😂

[@jonathonspears7736]

Don't Mess with the Zohan is criminally underrated. I always get a good laugh out of it.

[@titusmccarthy]

Hot Garbage

[@cheyonebrown4914]

Spanglish is my favorite Sandler movie it’s soooooo good his romantic comedies are really amazing and him drew are a match made in cinematic heaven his catalogue is full of quotables and his ability to sing when needed laugh when wanted and bring emotion when deserved is highly underrated

[@tubbs5848]

*Click* is such a tearjerker for me. I’m surprised that it’s disliked.

[@Slugger2492]

Water Boy, Billy Madison, Click, Uncut Gems, Spanglish, Longest Yard, Eight Crazy Nights, Hustle, 50 First Dates, Mr. Deeds, Chuck & Larry, Happy Gilmore, Bulletproof and Funny People. As much as he likes to do goofy comedy he has more classics than just about anyone and he keeps his friends employed. Adam Sandler will always be a favorite of mine from childhood to adulthood.

[@cloudsmoka3292]

My friends and I would watch his movies over and over in the 90s, and be crying laughing every time. Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer are classics and will remain two of my favorite movies. Tastes were different then they are now for movies, and especially comedies. There is nothing wrong with following a formula if its executed well and is hilarious every time.

[@metalgrinch]

He's a very unique personality. He seems the actor who the same people who both love and hate at different times. As for me I hate his obnoxious comedies but like his lovable ones. Yet i pretty much like to love all of his dramatic performances.

[@Mrnevertalks]

Somehow, Click was the first movie to ever make me cry. I was probably just in middle school when I saw it, but it holds a place in my heart for that reason alone....Also, Zohan is a guilty pleasure

[@jamalwayans545]

The Sandman will always be my childhood hero. Thanks Adam for being an inspiration for goofballs like us, who never stops on dreaming and achieving.

[@almightyegg8667]

Sandler is a legit icon. He's going down as one of the greats in my opinion.

[@edwardoapc]

I had no idea Click and Grown Ups were poorly received... They are some of my favorites from Sandler.

[@imfireproof]

The Wedding Singer! Favorite Adam Sandler movie! And Big Daddy as well!

[@bearatts]

Uncut gems was a rollercoaster, one of the most surprising endings I've ever seen. Great job in that roll.

[@CompaDeArranke]

"Click" is my favorite of his comedy/drama movies while "First 50 Dates" is my favorite Rom-Coms of his 😊

[@ChadEditor]

A special shoutout to "Reign Over Me". One of my favorite movies of all-time. And if features Sandler in a serious role.

[@bigbuddahboy18]

My brothers and I are all very different. But the one thing we bond over is Adam Sandler films. Nobody does it like him. Big Daddy is our favorite!

[@hunterkiller1440]

Click was my first Adam Sandler's film. I was surprised it was so hated by the critics when it first came out. It doesn't have a lot of his other classic nassily voice or screaming staples.

[@davidmiller8341]

The do over was so good

[@ProdByShawn]

You should have included hustle on here, very good acting from him!

[@kushmanjaden6349]

And he also was involved one of the best basketball movies in recent memory with Hustle

[@darrenchambers3042]

100% agree.

[@adveturousbruce]

Good actor, enjoyed most of his movies. Favorite is definitely waterboy.

[@ka3ka-hakima]

Nah the grown ups are definitely one of the funniest comedies to date

[@boisvert45]

I personally love the ridiculous 6 and the 2 grown ups movies. I grew up with this man it's hard for me to not be blinded

[@ejtattersall156]

The niche he discovered was Joe Shmo Average Meatheat. He made comedies for that guy. That guy has a friend just like Sandler. That friend makes everyone laugh by making a weird face and using a funny voice.

[@KalKratos]

I would argue he's not playing the exact same character, but variations on a couple of character archetypes.

[@brantisonfire]

I think Sandler recognized what people wanted and expected from him, so he gave it to them in spades. He has done some good dramatic work, but he will always be the goofy screwball from Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore that I grew up with. They're all so quotable and hilarious.

[@alexanderdamright]

He rode all those waves in the best ways and he got to do it all his way with his best buddies. He personally lined up all the catering for the food and drinks through the sponsors in each movie i.e. Happy Gilmore, Subway and beers Mr. Deeds, Wendy's and beers Little Nicky, Popeye's Chicken and beers and so on n so forth. I really celebrate and envy him haha

[@professordukenberry9071]

you guys missed the movie blended. that movie was something else, one of my fav sandler movies

[@kombu9168]

The Grown Ups movies were, are and always will be the best comedies of all time

[@tomzombie]

you need to watch more comedies

[@ploopydiper]

My boyfriend and friends always tease me for being a massive Adam Sandler fan but I will absolutely die on that hill I love the dude so much

[@Stackali]

the sandlerverse does exist. and i love it.

[@curtisthomas2670]

Several big name actors play basically the same root persona which in many cases isn't far from their own: Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Nicholas Cage etc

[@isaihbattiste3807]

How did Spanglish go unmentioned here? That was an incredible film and really showed his range and versatility touching on an incredibly important topic, the dynamic between Hispanics and Americans in the US.

[@TheAwsomeSawse]

Hated most of his Netflix stuff but I got a surprising amount of enjoyment from Hubie Halloween

[@sendittobrandon2012]

My mom use to religiously turn on Adam Sandler movies and then the old Comedy CDs what an artist

[@terrancepemberton4648]

I've always loved Adam Sandler movies, especially earlier ones, but Uncut Gems was a freaking AMAZING movie! It's one of my favorites of his movies by far altho his character in the film is drastically different from the kind we've grown to expect from him.

[@Ba1atu]

Uncut gems is my favourite. And despite popular opinions, i really liked You dont mess with Zohan.

[@blaster42008]

Waterboy and Lil Nicky are 2 of the greatest films in history. Can rewatch hundreds of times

[@TheLukeSchnabel]

I love adam’s bombs more than his successes, it’s really strange how that happens.

[@Arob4343]

Aw, no mention of The Cobbler. I don’t remember a ton of it, but I remember liking it

[@jacksauce]

Unpopular opinion, but Pixels is my favorite Adam Sandler movie. I’m fascinated with science fiction tropes and video games and love good comedies so it was right up my alley.

[@chrisbirch4150]

I never noticed all the love interests had VV initials

[@punchmcchainsaw4644]

Another shout out for Reign Over Me, surprised this video missed it.

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

I thought 50 first dates was the last really good one.

[@Ap3hugo]

Didn’t hit me they are all the same character!? Just shows you how funny his movies are. Love his serious stuff too.

[@saintjulian1]

That Veronica Vaughn is one fine piece of Ace 👌🏽😂

[@BenSkyLakewood]

Love the dude, was told he lived in the area growing up but I don't remember him 😊.

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

It’s like they’re all different stages of one man’s life lol

[@DaLink25]

Another good Sandler film where he’s a more serious character is The Cobbler. It’s about a shoe cobbler who finds out he can look and sound exactly like someone if his feet can fit in their shoes.

[@penburger]

This is the first time I've seen that scene from water boy with the Gatorade Vs water stuff. I gotta admit it's pretty funny.

[@jasonpark1556]

Click is one of the only movies that nearly made me cry. 100/10 for me

[@wonderduck2345]

He was fantastic in Hustle.

[@LazyBuddyBan]

He is basically the jerma of movie actors

[@Fighterx356]

8 crazy nights was a gem

[@clanedogg1]

When I think of Adam Sandler my first thought is the South Park episode when Cartman comes up with new movies ideas.

[@DJDigitalDamon]

Adam Sandler Multiverse

[@DaveRichardsonFitness]

I liked Click, but it didn't feel like a true Adam Sandler film because the stakes were very high and it felt like his character was on a downward spiral - getting divorced, losing his kids. The message of the movie was great (Family first, don't be selfish, consider what really matters) but it was so different from his regular films in that it was so dramatic. However, I loved that side of it as well - his kids losing their bikes, his dad dying, him accepting death etc. Was so well done. Just didn't resonate with audiences because it wasn't funny enough to be true comedy or dramatic enough to be a heart-wrenching story

[@danieloconnell695]

I don’t recall which critic it was, but my favorite takes is that his Uncut Gems character is the same character too. The character is a man child with no real sense of responsibility with and the uncut gems character is what happens when he thinks he has solved his issues but only in appearance and proves he clearly hasn’t.

[@Barot8]

Sandler has managed to become a crowd pleaser through charisma and talent. No matter the movie, if Sandler's in it, people will give it a try. The closest competitor to him might be Andy Sandberg.

[@RespectTheReef]

Click was so good. I’ve never heard of someone who didn’t like it

[@jeffreyfitch1006]

The difference is in what the characters are all about. His movies are wildly popular despite him being the same in almost every movie.

[@kotorr]

People sleep on the meyerowitz stories with Ben stiller that shit was SO GOOD and hustle too that was good my fav gotta happy Gilmore tho the rage is the best

[@k31than]

I had no clue as to what 'Punch Drunk Love' was about when I watched it. All I know is that Adam Sandler was in it, and boy, did it caught me off guard. But the end result was that I liked, if not loved it. And as far as bad or god-awful Adam Sandler movies go, 'Jack & Jill' is the only one on my list. The rest of his bad movies I find meh and/or forgivable.

[@ThatFanBoyGuy]

To this day, I still see on the rule board of golf courses, "Please don't Happy Gilmore the ball at tee off"

[@kobbyquayson]

Ngl Don’t Mess With Zohar was one of my favorite movies as a kid

[@ArneAsada69]

Little Nicky is absolutely the best Sandler comedy.

[@Stumme-40203]

Ryan Reynolds and Chris Pratt: 👀 They need to get on RDJ’s level. He’s a dude who played a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude."

[@jamesdean8260]

That so many people like his movies especially his earlier stuff, is one reason I have no faith in humanity.

[@Humangarbage_7]

I actually really like Ridiculous Six. When I was sick I would put that in so I could sleep and I still do it.

[@kylespevak6781]

Most 90s comedy actors were 1-note type cast. Look at Tim Farly and such

[@Inn_the_dark]

Don’t forget to mention he films the movies in exotic locations so he gets a free vacation

[@TripleXMango]

I whole heartedly love the Grown Ups franchise. They are so fucking stupid, but I find them charming and entertaining. They are my comfort movies.

[@shadowwarrior7218]

Ridiculous 6 and Hubie Halloween are FUNNY ASF

[@TheAlison1456]

It's true he plays the same character. I love him. It's funny seeing how powerless the critics are, seeing such a disparity in the ratings. 7:30 I loved Click!

[@Geekyfabulous]

That reminded😊 me : Most Kdrama actors are successful and playing the same character

[@thehalfmanTL]

The fact that Reign Over Me wasnt even mentioned, says miles about this video

[@darrylparks617]

Happy Gilmore definitely my favorite

[@MakaykayLAMB]

Very well done.

[@ttvrezmafia4517]

That guy mark walburger is the same lol

[@camschells]

Hold up... We gonna pretend that a teacher isn't kissing a kindergartener? 3:30

[@jayprimo]

Same way others like Vince Vaughn, Luke and Owen Wilson, and such have done it. They're likeable and funny as they are. Why fix it if it isn't broken. Now the real elephant in the room is how DeNiro and Pacino have essentially done the same thing, minus a small handful of roles.

[@anujmehta3051]

Ironically zohan and grown ups 1-2 are among the most enjoyed comedy movies that I've watched

[@thunderdragon517]

Don't forget that he coached Bo Cruz

[@alienkid]

Oooh! Do one about Michelle Rodriguez, or Vin Diesel, or The Rock, or Jason Statham, or Timothy Olyphant (before Santa Clarita Diet)

[@tylerbakeman]

This one time, he played two of his characters in one movie!

[@horrudu4081]

Plot twist: Adam Sandler was actually played by a dozen different actors!