Siskel &Ebert Just Cause The Brady Bunch Movie Billy Madison Oscar Surprises 1995

[@bucksdiaryfan]

They both basically made "Hoop Dreams" a must see movie... I miss those days. They would introduce me to movies I would never pay any mind without them

[@thekingofmovies193]

That's why I appreciate these guys, I would've never known about Mad Dog and Glory and seen it, had it not have been for these two.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

The Brady Bunch Movie is truly hysterical. Terribly underrated.

[@waynej2608]

Yes, I thought they were a tad rough on it. It's not great and really could've been, but it's still engaging parody. I trip out on how much Gary Cole and Shelly Long, sound exactly like Reed and Henderson! And the girl who played Marcia almost looked like Maureen McCormick's twin, only slightly prettier and that's quite a feat. Worth seeing, esp if you grew up with The Brady Bunch.

[@GrassValleyGreg]

@@waynej2608 Agreed, it could've gone further with the premise, and it would've been funnier. But the premise is so on point, especially for it's time. It's a great and ironic period piece, and one of the better TV series inspired movies, imo. It's crazy that it's been 24 years since the movie, and the movie came only 20 years after the show ended lol.

[@jackm4457]

@@waynej2608 That's the problem.... Siskel and Ebert were too old to have grown up with The Brady Bunch, so they just didn't get it. The movie not only spoofs the family, but also it's fan base who somehow tolerated the show. Laugh out loud for me and my age group, but not for the older or younger generations.

[@FeverDog420]

It's a lot of fun and wonderfully cast, notably Greg, Marcia, Jan, and the parents. The Dittmeyers are a hoot.

[@Dim4323]

Its simply a smart idea of putting the charecters in the morden world

[@ggtjr4]

“Nobody smart enough to tie his shoes…” 😂😂😂

[@elfman5176]

The first Brady Bunch Movie Was perfect Hysterically Funny While still loving the characters 😎

[@robertchambers6344]

Saw brady bunch and hideaway with a friend back in 95. Good memories.

[@twstf8905]

The Brady Bunch movie is hilarious! 🤣

[@zipgow]

The Brady Bunch Movie constantly pokes fun at the way the show contrasted with the 90s. It was the whole point of the movie.

[@pts5217]

Brian C exactly. These two had a chip on their shoulder with comedies

[@FreedomforHaiti]

They probably didn't appreciate a lot of the humor in Brady Bunch either because they probably didn't watch the series much.

[@avisco01]

Brian C Glad someone else noticed it. There was plenty of meanness. Almost everyone else in the movie hated the Brady’s. They didn’t even mention the villain.

[@michaeldownstairs]

Of course they loved “Hoop Dreams”-it was filmed in Chicago! ☺

[@sha11235]

They loved it because of what it was, not where it was filmed. Bet you never saw it.

[@michaeldownstairs]

@@sha11235 You lose. I saw _Hoop Dreams_

[@YouTubeSpareTime]

It featured the now demolished Cabrini Green Projects too. Oh, Hoop Dreams is one of the best documentaries ever made and it ought to have won the Oscar. I mean Shoah was snubbed as well.

[@craigwilson3532]

The boys are a little bias lol

[@bigjohn08865]

Hoop Dreams was a great movie regardless of where it was filmed.

[@uyeda]

These guys were really good on movie reviews.

[@sha11235]

+Mark Uyeda They were, plus the whole thing about Hoop Dreams being snubbed. I miss both of them. The movies haven't been the same since Roger died. When Gene died, you still had Roger. Now both are in heaven watching great stuff.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

lol! Could you possibly mean "their"?

[@comeonmaaan4288]

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 You look like a silly goose as the person you replied to either edited or deleted their comment. I will upvote you and give you a digital pat on the back to counteract the sillly-goosedness of your comment. If you want to DM me for some dirty talk and NSA touching, I will be awake for the next 72 hours.

[@dannygillingham7904]

Bullshit ... they put more thumbs down on movies I actually did end up liking. More often than not, they were so wrong on "their own personal taste" in what was good and was not any good. And even more so, the movies they gave thumbs up to, and raves about, turned out to be a waste of time ever watching. Bunch of hogwash

[@denimchicken104]

Their taste in comedy is shit. Two stuffy old geeks that have no idea how to have a good time.

[@arkady714]

I was living in Europe when the Brady Bunch Movie opened over there. No one had even heard of the original TV show. Out of embarrassment, I spent six weeks trying to hide my American accent.

[@youbetcha6880]

I remember the "choose your own adventure" movie gimmick in the '90s, and this episode of Siskel and Ebert. Passé, even then.

[@toptenguy1]

The title looks like it says "Billy Madison Oscar nomination" or something. haha

[@DannyDeee]

3:08 They aired Ed Harris saying the word "fuck" on their program?

[@Pimsleurable]

"Am I getting older, or do I have taste?" ~ *Gene Siskel*

[@KarstensCreationsKC]

Like you can't have both? I personally feel that the latter comes with the former...

[@dnasty312]

You know because of that history test strip poker, I know that *Spanish Armada* is 1588

[@ct0760]

I wanna say he's getting older (loved Billy Madison as a kid, now...I see why I liked it but I think its because ive gotten older I'm happy with the memories of it but I dont need to see it again)

[@denimchicken104]

Gene Siskel was a guy that didn’t know what fun was if it wasn’t him enjoying the smell of his own farts. Adam Sandler’s movies are for teenagers, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

[@FeverDog420]

The following year, 1996, had only one studio movie (JERRY MAGUIRE) nominated for Best Picture.

[@redandbluebulldog1508]

Liked Billy Madison. Loved The Brady Bunch Movie. I agree whole heartedly with S&E here as well, Hoop Dreams was robbed and here it stands more than twenty five years later, still, as one of the greatest documentaries ever made!! I saw all three of these films in theaters that are no longer standing. Also sad.

[@FeverDog420]

Strong Best Pic lineup in 1994. Four classics and a crowd-pleasing romcom.

[@dnasty312]

About *Just Cause,* imagine if Gene ever saw *Reindeer Games* or Roger saw this year's *Serenity* 😆

[@Mitchell_E_Underscore]

I would love to travel back to 1995 and show them Uncut Gems. I wonder if they would even believe me that it was Sandler.

[@robertslydell6990]

Damn, I'm the same age Gene Siskel was when he died. He was younger than I thought.

[@moedanglez]

Robert Slydell you’re a year older now, are you still alive?

[@sha11235]

53 is young, true.

[@acidchurch7619]

Its one of the Bobs!

[@nomadcowatbk]

@@sha11235 eligible for AARP

[@abcun17]

Laser discs?!?! What will they think of next? Watching movies on tiny screens from like let's say intelligent phones?!

[@ShamrockParticle]

And how many do that while walking across the busy street without noticing the crosswalk patterns or green light. But it's never their fault.

[@tomservo5007]

laserdisc projected on to a movie theater sized screen ... that picture must have looked as bad as this youtube video.

[@Harkness78]

What a great year for movies, Pulp Fiction, Shawshank, and Quiz Show! Billy Madison is great too!

[@MartinDee2000]

Gene & Roger obviously didn't grow up with the Brady Bunch, _Common Sense Media_ wrote that "for those who grew up watching the TV show, The Brady Bunch Movie is deeply satisfying and the best part is its nostalgia. Sure, it's fun to see the Bradys treated as freaks. But the heart of the film is a campy, affectionate interpretation of the TV show."

[@bluebettle]

"An off-beat independent film named Pulp Fiction."

[@tedkier3264]

good point, brother! Pulp Fiction was as off-beat and independent as they come!

[@DangerKennyB]

Wonder how they would have felt about "Bandersnatch" in terms of an interactive movie.

[@scottyunitedboy2925]

My gut feeling is they would have appreciated it in terms of taking risks and at least attempting to be an actual story and not just a moronic gimmick a la Mr. Payback. I would love for these two to still be alive and exploring the world of films on demand/streaming services- it would make for some very interesting discussion IMO.

[@RandyHawkeye]

If you're here to complain because Siskel and Ebert didn't like that insipid Brady Bunch Movie, just shut up and watch Hoop Dreams, which is an absolute masterpiece.

[@flaccidusminimus2170]

Oscar nomination surprises begin at 13:49

[@igloozoo3771]

Nostalgia hurts.

[@sha11235]

At least Gene and Roger sat side by side when they field tested the stupid interactive film.

[@Mitchell_E_Underscore]

I know Billy Madison is terrible, but that will never stop me from loving it

[@thisiskurt]

It's not supposed to be realistic. They totally missed the point there.

[@mjgyrosdude484]

Funny how they talk about Hoop Dreams being too long at 3 hours when Hôtel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie not only was nominated but won the best documentary Oscar which was 4 hours. It did have stock footage so that had it going for it

[@bobbya9722]

Forrest Gump and Mr.Payback being a close call

[@dnasty312]

The *two Bobs* (Zemeckis and Gale) do connect them!!

[@kentonclarkson1449]

Oh BOO! The Brady Bunch movie was funny and sweet, I loved it

[@CelestialWoodway]

They were not of the generation who grew up watching the show as kids on reruns so I don't think they got the movie.

[@KOHF34]

“Adam Sandler is not an attractive screen presence.” AMEN!

[@ct0760]

This episode shows how the critics are older, finding things more inappropriate or crass. Not all movies need to be stuff like the shawshank redemption; there are places in the world for the Billy Madison type of films

[@zipgow]

I respect their opinions. Wrong or right, they always provide sound reasoning for their conclusions, but they were dead wrong on The Brady Bunch.

[@citygirl5705]

You have to be amused at how the film mimicked and mocked The Brady Bunch. Siskel and Ebert's review sounded like they had never seen the TV show.

[@gspendlove]

I think the Brady Bunch Movie (and the sequel) was made for fans by fans, and, while you don't need to be to enjoy it, it helps to be familiar with all the various BB incarnations over the years, like the Variety Hour, the animated series, the later TV movies and "The Bradys," and so on. I liked the movies more after having read Barry Williams' book, which is a literal guide to all the backstage stuff, the squabbles, the fumbled "romances"--all the things that provided the movies with the in-jokes that only fans of the show would get.

[@borednow5838]

I enjoyed it too! I take their points but I thought it was good old fashioned dumb fun and I liked the cast. Ebert makes a good point about Sandler he just lacks the charm to be a leading man. 95 sounds a bit of a goldern year for the oscars. Tilly getting her due is a pick for me.

[@bluebettle]

I haven't seen it, but all the clips made the movie look incredible and made me want to watch it.

[@majestyk3337]

I saw Brady Bunch The Movie when it came out on video and I remember NOTHING of it...so it must have sucked.

[@yaywhewclips242]

Bullets- really one of Allen's best films, later in his career. It won Original screenplay and Weist won for Best supporting actress. both well-deserved.

[@sha11235]

It didn't win for the Screenplay.

[@waynej2608]

I thought Tilly was great in that too.

[@sha11235]

This was the second time Wiest won for Supporting Actress, and in a Woody Allen film too!

[@Dane_Youssef]

@@sha11235 Well, not the Oscars. You're right. It got all those nominations. But it didn't win anything for screenplay.

[@sha11235]

@@Dane_Youssef Allen would win again for Screenplay with Midnight in Paris.

[@FeverDog420]

Miramax went on to dominate Oscar noms through the rest of the '90s, culminating with SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (in)famously beating SAVING PRIVATE RYAN for the top award at the 1999 ceremony.

[@stevend.bennett427]

Sandler as the "the loveable jerk" hasn't changed. Still cringe, appealing to the lowest common denominator.

[@WinslowLeach1974]

Watch Sandler in the recent "Uncut Gems," he was fantastic as was the movie

[@thebookishbryants]

He can act, but he should never have creative control. His own movies are horrible.

[@djluvsdi2029]

@@thebookishbryants This is so spot on. He CAN act, which makes it so irritating when he turns out (and people continue to go see) drivel like Grown Ups and Pixels. Ugh.

[@kylekondit9709]

@@thebookishbryants he doesn't exactly have creative control... hes a smart man that knows what sells.

[@justinhopper5941]

@@WinslowLeach1974 He was good in punch drunk love as well

[@neworleansguy10]

Oh. Come on!! These guys didn’t understand the Brady Bunch movie at all. It was chock full of jokes-in-jokes, and, ironically, there was plenty of tension between the 70s and 90s. They missed the boat on that one. Just bc you missed all the jokes doesn’t mean they’re not there!

[@tinymoon620]

guy in popcorn commercial @19:55 looks like ebert

[@branagain]

Please, please, please. Somebody post next week’s episode where they review “Wild Bunch.”

[@waynej2608]

I was hoping for the same thing! Great film.

[@cpmenninga]

Now if they put the Brady brats in that setting, I might watch it.

[@sha11235]

Go on the website siskelandebert.org. It should be up there, plus an update with the nominated docs and how Gene and Roger felt about them.

[@sha11235]

The word is bathwater, not dishwater. And as for interactivity, it didn't work out.

[@FeverDog420]

Mr. Payback! Has that ever seen digital distribution? Netflix has an interactive "Black Mirror" movie so it's doable.

[@treyday572]

Adam Sandler is rarely funny these days, but him hurling dodgeballs at little kids is fucking hilarious.

[@jamesmurray3889]

Billy Madison is a masterpiece.

[@Dwight2744]

Top 5 comedy of all time. They were way off on that review.

[@sha11235]

Not a full theater when Gene and Roger field tested Mr. Payback.

[@themightycelestial]

To me, the actor who played Greg on the Brady Bunch movie looked wayy more like Peter than Greg.

[@hamupinhere]

@Konga 5000 Gary Cole didn't look like Mike Brady, but you gotta admit he did a great job with the act/demeanor.

[@dnasty312]

Greg just happens to be *Prince Eric* and Bobby is now *Jay Halstead* on Chicago PD!

[@tedkier3264]

there will never be a pair of reviewers so stalwart against huge corporations selling out the craft of film making. these two ugly mugs had nothing but beauty and concern for little filmwatchers from coast to coast.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

a soda lol!

[@craigwilson3532]

Just cause has a great twist

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@CubanPete1990]

Hey do you have Godzilla 1985 or Gamera guardians of the universe?

[@ricardocantoral7672]

The Shawshank Redemption was difficult ? That movie was pure Hollywood melodrama.

[@stevenclarke8773]

Brady bunch ,the remake ,an absolute classic😐

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

Where did they get 6 microphones?

[@georgestreng]

It turned out that interactive games did have a small future.

[@sha11235]

Yeah, it ended right here and now.

[@billkeon880]

they probably didn't watch the original Brady Bunch. It was quite a funny movie. Not Citizen Kane but good.

[@ShamrockParticle]

TBBM was fun! If you like the style of parody combined with stereotypical 1990s humor and how it trend sets the idea of cannibalizing old shows to repurpose them in a new genre.

[@gardenplots283]

Ah, they took the Brady Bunch movie too seriously. The movie was 90 minutes of inside jokes for people who grew up watching the series.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@dancepiglover]

I thought Billy Madison's motivation was (usually) to be selfish because he grew up a spoiled rich brat who wasn't held accountable for his actions.

[@morgan8757]

I couldn't stand the o'doyle rules scenes,that principal and the character eric

[@timcorcoran3112]

Wow. They were wrong about Sandler

[@booknooky9436]

No Colonel Sanders, you're wrong!

[@bostonblackie9503]

The Brady Bunch movie was well done!

[@sha11235]

I wonder how Gene and Roger would've felt about a foreign film winning Best Picture this year?

[@reneedennis2011]

They probably would have liked it.

[@sha11235]

@@reneedennis2011 True. And there is still bullshit with the Documentary branch not nominating certain docs: Life Itself and Won't You Be My Neighbor?

[@reneedennis2011]

@@sha11235 Yup.

[@bigjohn08865]

I didn't like the Brady Bunch BUT the Brady Bunch Movie is absolutely hilarious! The sequel was funny too.

[@marcofalzone6469]

That's REALLY who the film was for. Haters of The Brady bunch original. That's why all the jokes were about the obvious apparence and 70s style. Not any story drama which would have given true tension. It was a "stoner" film really. To laugh at while high.

[@Goldnfoxx]

_"It's not that I object to reverses and surprises on principle, it's just that this movie seemed to be jerking me around with arbitrary and lurid developments that were shoveled in for their own sake, and finally I just stopped caring."_ Yeah, but enough about The Last Jedi, what did you think about Just Cause? (I'm sorry. I just couldn't help myself.) No one says anything funny? Almost a quarter century later, I STILL crack up at, "Remember: wherever you go...there you are."

[@patrickriley674]

Funny joke, but you gotta remember, Ebert gave Prometheus a 4 star, Crystal Skull a 3.5 star, and The Mummy 3 a 3 star. I could be dead wrong about this (and we will never know for sure), but something tells me that Ebert might not have been as hard on The Last Jedi as so many people have been. O.O

[@Goldnfoxx]

@@patrickriley674 He gave Crystal Skull at 3.5? Was...was he on something?

[@patrickriley674]

Toph Morris 🤣 Possibly. Of course, he was no stranger to giving a wildly absurd movie a pass as long as it entertained him, hence his recommendation for movies like Van Helsing, Anaconda, Gothika, and Congo. It may be shocking that he would rate the movie so high, but not entirely out of character. 🧐

[@Goldnfoxx]

@@patrickriley674 I guess I can understand that. Even i liked Van Helsing (once I got past what felt like terrible CGI even for the time), and for that matter, I liked Just Cause. But that said, I do wonder how entertaining he would've found TLJ.

[@rustykuntz94]

Just Cause was good but once you see it & are aware of the big "plot twist", much like Usual Suspects its hard to watch again. But ED Harris is terrific in that small role as the psycho, one of the best villians in any role.

[@bobthebear1246]

Rusty Kuntz I disagree about the relative watchability of both films. I've seen JUST CAUSE twice and the plot twist was contrived as hell. I've seen THE USUAL SUSPECTS 4 or 5 times and it is a great film for me every time. To Each His Own.

[@justaguyinashed]

When I saw Just Cause back when it was new, it was awesome. I really just enjoyed anything Sean Connery did.

[@waynej2608]

Yes, but when is Ed Harris anything but terrific.

[@j.farmer8345]

Rusty Kuntz I thought Ed Harris’ performance was a lame, over-the-top Hannibal Lecter rip-off.

[@juulutpoulsen3018]

Sandler movies Are comfort movies.

[@freddyfurrah3789]

I liked The Brady Bunch movie a lot. That is why CRITICS are really incompetent so many times. Sometimes I think Roger and Gene have SAWDUST FOR BRAINS.

[@jodavey]

He might have a future as a villain Nicely Read..... Well done fellas, hes a literal billionaire thanks in part to Ole' Billy Madison

[@cpmenninga]

You are claiming he’s not a villain? Have you seen J&J?

[@peterpiperman9542]

They weren't kids in The Brady Bunch era .They wouldn't understand some of the jokes like the hair flinging xcetera

[@elheadkickio]

I thought they were from that era, but they just don't seem to have watched it. Even though it's not perfect, I'm surprised they didn't enjoy the movie. I think they did like the sequel though.

[@stevend.bennett427]

I use Adam Sandler as a litmus test for taste and character. If someone likes his crap, I know whose opinion i never have to take seriously.

[@gabrielyu88]

Punch drunk love?

[@hamupinhere]

Ah, I see someone wasn't a big Stud Boy fan back in the day, huh.

[@drumtum]

He was always like the Pauly Shore from richer part of town. Still just as bad.

[@flaccidusminimus2170]

11:39 - Oh fer chrissakes. If a celebrity journalist sticks a microphone in the face of any insecure teenager right after a movie and tells them they'll be on TV, of course they're going to be agreeable and positive.

[@alcd6333]

In 1993, the Oscars were spot on when they chose "Schindler's List" for Best Picture. It was well deserved since it is a very strong film about the Holocaust. But in 1994, they blew it: they snubbed "Hoop Dreams" which should have won Best Documentary and "The Shawshank Redemption" which should have won Best Picture. Instead "Forrest Gump" won Best Picture (it's a sweet enjoyable movie, but c'mon - it doesn't deserve such a huge honor).

[@sha11235]

Forrest Gump was considered a fan favorite at the time. That's why it won. As for Hoop Dreams not nominated, big scandal.

[@Pingaheimer]

forrest gump is 1 of the best movies of all time

[@tedkier3264]

the Oscars never 'blow it'.the academy is a certain group of well-heeled film admirers that salutes a certain type of film that they admire.not war flicks, scary movies (cept Silence of Lambs)..interesting actioners(again, No country for Old Men was an exception.)-the academy lives in 'La La Land' and they're trying to bring back Buzby Berkely musicals

[@waynej2608]

@@tedkier3264 and they screwed Natalie Portman out of best actress for Jackie, in favor of Emma Stone for la la land. What!!???? Talk about a freakin joke!

[@sha11235]

@@waynej2608 Lately they've been giving Oscars to actors who play other famous ones. The latest is Renee Zellwegger for Judy.

[@zncuentertainment712]

I love Billy Madison but without even seeing this you would know that S&E would hate this movie.

[@noahstewart5054]

Just Cause 3/4 👍👍 The Brady Bunch Movie 3/4 👍

[@patrickc3419]

I know I’m the minority here; Adam Sandler has NEVER been remotely funny.

[@alexserrano6510]

Sean Connary wrestling an alligator? that I'd like your watch.

[@Stevenirons]

He doesn't actually wrestle with it, more like in the area of a gator

[@tomgcooktown5019]

Is it bad that I'd be rooting for rhe alligator? TgT

[@ChiGuy1837]

The Brady Bunch was funny as fuk

[@MovieLover1995]

I love Adam Sandler, but just like every other actor, there are some movies of his that I didn't like.

[@magnusmagnusson8302]

they didnt like billy madison its a legendary film!!!!

[@miami4253]

The Brady Bunch sequel de-emphasized the '90s, and it was better.

[@bigjohn08865]

Those 2 guys sound like prudes and Luddites talking about the "interactive" movies. That gimmick never caught on.

[@tomservo5007]

11:51 she found her kink. Did Gene drive her home that night?

[@Holret]

fucking Hell, these guys are harsh. The brady bunch movie is funnier than most comedies made today. I mean it really is~

[@bigjohn08865]

I liked it and the sequel and I didn't even like the Brady Bunch sitcom.

[@horrorfan4life989]

Billy Madison was good but the Brady bunch film was hilarious!!!

[@loren7551]

These two critics were such movie snobs.They were so prejudiced against horror films.It was pointless of them to even review films of that genre.They were no more the authority on what films were good, mediocre or bad than anyone else.They acted like they were the absolute authority.Their opinions on movies were subjective like anyone elses.

[@Lastkingof33]

Didnt watch billy madison for a full year because of this review. Ended up being my favorite comedy of all time. No Gene you were just old.

[@Anarchist86ed]

That interactive movie shit is how we play video games now.

[@Swoll826]

Not really. These types of games were around with the 3DO and PC

[@delberry8777]

Jeeez they really go to town on sandler. I understand you might not think much of him and his movies but obnoxious?!

[@cosmiclino2080]

+Del Berry (delberry) obnoxious isnt a strong enough word

[@Pingaheimer]

lol yeah, obnoxious is being kind.

[@DannyCosmos]

billy madison is amazing. but i get it why they didnt like it.

[@natalieps2387]

Lol ebert basically said Sandler was ugly and annoying . It's true I always hated Sandler pics bc he writes them an d he s always the guy who gets the girl and usd supposed to be tghed loveable scamp. I always said yeah rigjt

[@bijibadness]

Christopher Lloyd was in _Mr. Payback?_ How embarrassing!

[@sha11235]

The Back to the Future writer was involved with it, maybe that's why he was in it.

[@ricardocantoral7672]

Christopher Lloyd has appeared in a great deal of bad movies.

[@brettpreston1976]

These guys always hated Adam Sandler

[@jeffreywebb7932]

Siskel was an ass to Ebert,which I love.😃👍

[@CaliforniaGuy88]

No you're getting older bro, Billy Madison is a classic. Wholly disagree on Brady Bunch movie...

[@smithb0134]

S&E never really liked working class lowbrow comedies like Brady Bunch, Billy Madison, Dumb and Dumber. They, like most other "serious" film critics, like the delightful sophistcomedies like Jane Austin type fare filled with pompous Brits (speaking with the wrong period accent BTW) and pretentious plots. "There wasn’t one laugh out loud moment in the] film" (Brady Bunch). When Marsha grabbed the bag of HG sugar instead of her lunch bag because she didn't want to wear her ugly glasses to school, that was a laugh out loud moment. I guess if you never saw the show, you wouldn't get it. Where was the laugh out loud moment in Sense and Sensibility? A movie they both loved. I snickered and maybe chuckled a few times, but I didn't laugh out loud because I don’t care about the lives of upper-class Brits living during the Regency. Who does

[@benhadlock]

They were so wrong about Adam Sandler.

[@Redfoot138]

I think even Sandler himself has expressed being perplexed at his success.

[@waynej2608]

@@Redfoot138 If I live to be a 100, I won't grasp it!

[@KarstensCreationsKC]

They were wrong regarding his popularity, but not about his being obnoxious and tiresome not to mention unfunny overall...😁

[@bordaz1]

Obnoxious is the best word to describe Sandler and it isn't strong enough

[@pi6835]

Just Cause was effective, but Harris, who is a terrific actor , was way too hammy.

[@JamminOnThe1]

Ebert was pretty off the mark when he said that Adam Sandler wasn't an attractive screen presence without much of a future...decades later his net worth is 420 million starring in movies.

[@waynej2608]

That doesn't mean he's good.

[@JamminOnThe1]

My point is Ebert was wrong. The dude had a massive future in movies. Whether someone thinks he’s good or not is subjective.

[@bordaz1]

It goes to show, sadly, the limits of excellent acting ability as a predictor of success in film. All of their criticisms about Sandler are spot on - I'm happy to have not seen any of his or Happy Madison's features since the shit-tastic Master of Disguise in 2002, precisely because his projects and screen presence are so unappealing.

[@mark11967AD]

As many people who like Adam Sandler there are just as many who don’t. I never really cared for him on SNL, but Lunch Lady Land and Mall Girls both with Chris Farley and a few other skits were good. Also Schmitz Gay beer. And his acting was good in Punch Drunk Love. Brady movie sucked unless you’re just into corny retakes of the show like sex allusions, fart, drugs etc. Enjoy.