2) Click
Other than being a banal, boring, bland movie that utterly misuses its cool idea of a remote control that controls reality, Click has very little to explicitly offend. It’s too dull for that. There’s a small scene that elicits laughs when Sandler’s character changes the “language settings” of people to Spanish or other languages, expecting humor at the juxtaposition of a funny sounding language with someone who isn’t speaking English. Really, that’s not so bad, all things considered.
And the least offensive Adam Sandler movie (I’m expecting some disagreement here) is:
1) Little Nicky
Hey, I didn’t say least bad Adam Sandler movies. There are a bunch of one shot little caricatures in the background that barely even register as background characters. The main “offensive” parts are depictions of Hell as a fun place (for the demons, not the damned, really), and the nutty preacher character played by Quentin Tarantino. Even if it offends your eyes and your soul, it degrades everyone equally (especially New Yorkers). Which means that they should be the ones most offended.
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If you think for one minute this post, in some reverse psychological mindplay, is going to get me to run out and rent any or all of the five films you’ve mentioned you’re sadly mistaken, Jeremy. I’m on to you.
You’ve done nothing but confirm what I’ve known all along: There is nothing redeeming about Adam Sandler films.
May I suggest your take on Will Farrell fare next?
P.S.: Nice word balloons.
Will Ferrell? Easy peasy. I bet you would like Elf, being a Zooey Deschanel fan! And Megamind is great fun and not at all offensive.
To add to your list – Bedtime Stories, Mr. Deeds, and The Longest Yard were not offensive (unless I’m selectively forgetting the bad parts, which is possible). I don’t know if they meet the criteria for your list, but I enjoyed those movies for the most part. The Longest Yard had a diverse cast too.
This list has a outside chance of being movies where Sandler has been given a writing credit, or possibly Happy Madison produced films. To be honest, we are better off forgetting this man exits and let him go off into the hor-ision already. SEE, oh GOD I caught the Sandler. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH quickly someone get me some BREAKFAST FROM McDONALDS after 10:30… OH GOD NO! Cough… Cough… Wicked… Cough…
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I suddenly have a great appreciation for Mike B
Which list, mine or Jeremy’s or both? The movies I mentioned were all produced by Sandler/Happy Madison. Not saying they are great movies, only that they aren’t offensive compared to his other films. But I totally understand why people hate Sandler. I feel that way about certain actors (Vince Vaughn, for one)!
Least Bad Adam Sandler Movies
5. Spanglish
4. Billy Madison
3. The Wedding Singer
2. Happy Gilmore
1. Punch Drunk Love
Funny People could have knocked Spanglish off the list if the second half of that movie never happened, but it did. And now I have revealed that I actually liked Spanglish. The shame…
Of your list, Spanglish might be my favorite. If you feel shame for having it number five, what does that say about me?