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You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
"Broad" doesn't even cover it
This is poor, even for Adam Sandler. I have to say, and I don't use these words recklessly, that this is the worst film I have ever sat all the way through... and I've seen a film starring Paris Hilton (though I haven't seen any of the "***** Movie" - eg: date movie - franchise) I don't really understand why Sandler does these lowest common denominator type films. He has proved that he is funny (SNL) and that he can actually act (Punch Drunk Love, The Wedding Singer) so why? why why why??? Perhaps the profit margins are just that much higher.
The improbable plot (Israeli special forces guy moves to America to cut hair...) isn't even the worst thing about it. It's the close to two hours of being bludgeoned about the head with constant, inane dick jokes, slightly more all encompassing sex jokes and racial stereotyping... and the coup de gras... there he is... the least talented man in Hollywood... the "actor" who can only get work because he's chums with the star/writer/producer.... Rob Schneider. There are no words to describe how I felt when I saw him, in this film. Again. Surely even Sandler must see how dreadful he is. ... and the schmaltzy ending. Jesus Christ! How do people act through them with a straight face? This one was worse than most.
It's not like I went in expecting watertight plots, clever writing or remarkable acting. I was fully prepared for Sandlers standard fare and I could have just about coped with that, but no. Not this. They could use it in place of white noise for torturing people. Confessions/vital information would be gained within minutes.
If you are thinking of watching this, then please I beg of you, unless you are Adam Sandlers *BIGGEST FAN*, spare yourself and don't