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Summary: A bit repetitive, but genuinely amusing.
Review: Dave Buznik (Sandler) is a self-loathing businessman who is wrongly sentenced to an anger-management program, where he meets an unorthodox instructor, Dr. Buddy Rydell (Nicholson). Dr. Buddy decides it would be in Dave's best interests if he were under strict observation for 30 days...this means living together.Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. Sounds about as likely a pairing as Robert DeNiro and Ben Stiller...oh...wait. Anyway, Anger Management is a typical Sandler comedy; complete with repetitive jokes, raunchy humor, and a cheesy ending. Only through the curious casting of Nicholson, his grand presence and comedic know-how, does Anger Management elevate itself above most of Sandler's previous work. The pairing of Nicholson and Sandler is quite unique given their body of work and acting styles. However, I did feel that they worked well together on screen. Where else can you see these two different men sing "I Feel Pretty" from West Side Story? Some of Anger Management's jokes do wear a little thin, but I found it to be genuinely amusing at times, particularly Sandler and Nicholson's encounter with a wrestler-like monk.
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Summary: Great actors, OK movie
Review: The actors were great but it was not as funny as the ads made it seem. The funniest parts were in the ads and not much else made me more than chuckle.
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Summary: Your average Sandler; with Nicholson twist
Review: Although the duo of Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson may be one of the oddest, most intriguing duos since 'Meet The Parents' gave us Stiller and De Niro, this particular comedy doesn't reveal itself as anything more than your average comedy; and your average Adam Sandler movie. But the appearances by Nicholson and the long list of cameos and Sandler-movie regulars make it worth your time. And money. Overall the movie featured some hilarious bits of comedy and a few surprises, but everything else in between is nothing we haven't seen before. In comparing Sandler's earlier work, this would probably be a combination of 'Happy Gilmore' and 'Mr. Deeds'. Do with that what you will. You probably know a little about the storyline by now, but for the amateur, here's an overview: Adam Sandler plays the role of Dave, just your average worker. In the previews, you saw how Sandler was put into anger management; the movie offers nothing too different. And the way it happens (at first glance) is both ill-advised and stupid. Once he is sentenced (that's a fitting word) to this "group", he gets to know the character of Dr. Buddy Rydell (Nicholson). Rydell's abnormal and zany healing habits offer for most of the movie's brighter spots; as it seems Buddy himself could use some quote-unquote: anger management. As I said, there is a long list of cameos and regulars that appear. Among those featured are New York Yankee superstars Derek Jeter and Roger Clemens, John C. Reilly ('Magnolia', 'The Perfect Storm'), Heather Graham, John McEnroe (who was also in 'Mr. Deeds'), John Turturro, and Woody Harrelson in an appearance worth the price alone. I won't spoil it for you. I could've kept going with that list but it would become too long to handle; there's many, many more. I won't spoil those for you either. As you can probably imagine, the plot is pretty simple. As with many other Sandler films (though not Nicholson's), the story becomes slow and does not hold the attention of [us] as well as it should. But before you discard the movie, know that (lord behold) Jack Nicholson saves the day. He brings some good twists to the screen with his character and that may overshadow the fact the movie is rather basic. If you're a Nicholson fan you'll probably like this film. On the other hand, if you're a Sandler fan you'll probably be a bit disappointed with it. Only if you are a die-hard fan will you really love it. Regardless of the poor script, average acting and typical humor, 'Anger Management' does mange to entertain. Everyone in the theatre was laughing and seemed to be enjoying the film. If you pay to see this movie you will almost certainly end up laughing and remembering a few choice sequences. But over time, the movie will probably do nothing more than be a theatrical blockbuster. So if you want to help add to the success of a somewhat-hilarious, everyday comedy with some intriguing/well-known actors, then do see this. But if you're looking for a movie that will change your life or persuade you to view it again, you won't find it here. I recommend you watch this movie if you enjoy Adam Sandler and the type of comedy his movies possess. Because if you don't, you might walk away frustrated with your head down.
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Summary: Anger Management
Review: This is a great movie. All Adam Sandler fans should see it. Sandler is VERY funny and surprisingly, he is NORMAL. This is not the regular Sandler. However, Nicholson fans might be dissapointed. He is NOT funny. He is just stuck in there and tries to be funny but fails miserably. Overall GREAT MOVIE!!! Surprise ending!
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Summary: The sugary conclusion doesn't blunt the pleasure.
Review: A fundamental movie reviewing principle has emerged for me over the last few years. If Roger Ebert pans a movie, it invariably is a good movie... Check it out. It actually makes Ebert a usable critic as long as you use the George Costanza approach of doing the opposite. So what about Anger Management? Sure enough, Ebert hated it. And, sure enough, it's a damn funny movie with a liberal dose of intelligence and insight. I'm not allowed to reveal spoilers here, so I'll have to keep my comments relatively vague. Nicholson, not surprisingly, is stellar in the role of psychotherapist qua psycho. And this isn't Nicholson dialing it in. Maybe the restrained performance he delivered in About Schmidt triggered this therapeutically free-wheeling performance. Whatever it is, Jack's performance is genuine and genuinely hilarious. Some people can't stand Sandler, and I don't expect them to fall in love with him here. But this is Sandler's most restrained and likeable performance. He instinctively knows that he can't compete with Nicholson's craziness, it seems, so he pulls back enough to make his character a sympathetic "everyman" who suffers from one of society's chronic ills: sublimated anger. Nicholson and Sandler riff off each other in scenes that brim with spontaneity and freshness. There nothing extraordinarily insightful about the plot line, but it talks about the modern male predicament in an interesting and wise voice. You just need to catch the groove and roll with it. And be prepared for a lot of it to be just plain silly and over the top. The bottom line is that this movie is both witty and fun, and Roger Ebert dislikes it. What more could you ask for?
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Summary: Sandler and Jack work well together!!!
Review: First thing that I want to warn you about, this IS an Adam Sandler film. There is no mistaking the jokes and the supporting actors in this film and the film is truly Sandler. If you don't like Sandler films, run, because this film is not for you no matter how much you might like Jack Nicholson. That being said, it is one of the best Sandler films I have seen. Nicholson is hilarious and fits in to a Sandler comedy simply because he is a great actor. He does elevate Sandler and everyone in this film.
There are some great cameos in this film, several are very short and I can not hint at them without giving away the joke. I will say that Heather Graham was hilarious. There were great unexpected scenes that made me almost pee in my pants.
I only gave this film 4 out of 5 due to the corny and slightly predictable ending. Sandler was funny. Jack was roll-on-the-floor-choking-on-your-popcorn funny.
Warning! It is a Sandler type film don't expect sophisticated plot lines, expect potty humor.
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Summary: Clash of the Titans
Review: Both Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler have a legion of fans: Nicholson with the over 30 and Sandler with the under 30's. So, if nothing else it was a good business decision to bring these two actors together in "Anger Management." Artistically, though the combination of these two actors is at times funny, this pairing Nicholson and Sandler is not an unqualified success.
"Anger Management" is about Dave Buzznik: a mild-mannered executive assistant who, because of a series of mildly humorous circumstances, finds himself sentenced by the court to undergo Anger Management therapy administered by Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson).
Sandler does a good job, but this part is nothing new for him as his comedy style has always depended on him being just short of exploding into anger. The same goes for Nicholson who coasts through his role as Buddy. Marissa Tomei, looking as radiant as ever, is wasted in the girlfriend role.
If it were not for the supporting performances this movie would be a real downer:
John Turturro, Luis Guzman as Dave Buzznik's fellow therapy patients and John C. Reilly as Dave's high school nemesis, now a Monk. (!) All three bring a much needed strangeness, out of the box quirkiness to the proceedings. Qualities of which this film needs more. In fact Sandler's scene with Reilly at the Monastery is sure to go down as a Modern classic.
"Anger Management" is not a total mess as there are definitely several scenes that work well. But Nicholson and Sandler need stronger direction and better writing to keep them on their toes and to keep us interested.
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Summary: Just not funny enough
Review: Despite its surefire premise and megastar cast, "Anger Management" never quite overcomes the impediment of a lukewarm script which just isn't sufficiently funny. It's a shame to see Nicholson and Sandler shuffling through such lame material given their recent outstanding performances in "About Schmidt" and "Punch-Drunk Love." Sandler's merely credible as the unassertive lackey, and all Nicholson needs to do is fire up his trademark grin. He plays it like self-parody. The script gives neither scope for anything more as it wanders from one contrived confrontation to another with little imagination and even less wit. Cap it all with a typical romantic-comedy climax, endless celebrity cameos, and a twist you can see from space, and you have all the ingredients for a mildly amusing matinee. Those uninspired by the ostensible content might like to note the number of direct and indirect references to September 11 and its Bill of Rights-shredding aftermath. You might find yourself wondering if this film is more about the neoconservative response to fear, and what really motivates it, than it is about silly gags and happy endings. If that aspect had been foregrounded, what ended up being a forgettable comedy might have been one with real social bite.
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Summary: I'm gonna buy it on the first day
Review: Man this movie was frickin' hilarious and it's worth watching for Buddy (Jack Nicholson) laughing and crying alone and Adam Sandler does a great job as the mild mannered David Buzznik and this movie has alot of cameo appearances as well. I think that people shouldn't come down hard on this movie and all what it takes to like this movie is a good sense of humor and you people are probably expecting this to be an Oscar-worthy performance but I take it like if it's a good comedy and I also believe that this is Adam Sandler's best movie since Big Daddy.
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Summary: Fun Movie - not great, but fun
Review: "Anger Management" is a typical Adam Sandler movie. There are some great laughs here and there but I think so much more could have been done with the great cameo appearances that seemed almost too gratuitous - meaning, they tried too hard at times. To me, if you will have the cameos, do more with them - don't just stick 'em in as filler material. Jack Nicholson does an admirable job portraying a psychotic psychologist. I do like that the end of the movie has a nice/fun twist - it made the movie tolerable. Again, I laughed here and there but I've laughed harder. I don't regret the experience but I doubt I'll add it to my DVD collection.
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