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Summary: A little viewer hell.
Review: I hereby promise I will be a better person. If hell is anything like watching LITTLE NICKY, I want to avoid it at all costs. Okay, that's a bit extreme, but this film really is a chore, or even a punishment. Conceptually, this could have been a winner but the creators really fall down and show their socks. At the most basic level, this comedy lacks comedy. Oh, sure there is plenty of stupidity but, not enough for redemption.LITTLE NICKY (Adam Sandler proving that high salaries don't reflect talent) is one of Satan's three sons. Harvey Keitel portrays the leader of the underworld and fortunately, few watched this film so his career could go unscathed. When he threatens putting off retirement for another 10,000 years, Satan's other two sons rebel and leave hell wreaking a havoc of sort in New York. And the unlikely hero Nicky travels to earth to capture his formidable brothers. On his travels, he meets people who are also play roulette with their career. Clint Howard as a cross dresser is absolutely horrific. The finale includes an appearance by Ozzy Osbourne, which is one of the few glimmers of hope. But even he ends up being no more than the punch line to a silly joke. With a little humor, this film could've at least been passable. But, the few moments that give you a chuckle also fill you with guilt. It's all been done before and much better. The DVD on the other hand is a great document, making the film a workshop of sorts. One hidden feature is the "Infini-Film" concept. With that selected, menus continually appear on screen that offer you behind the scenes, making-of documentaries, filmographies and music videos. The audio and video transfer on the DVD is also great.
Rating: 
Summary: excuse me while I vomit.
Review: You have to be kidding me. I can't believe that I let someone convince me to go see this poor excuse for a comedy. Can you say LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR. I am still trying to find out what the big deal with this guy is. On SNL he was great, however it has become painfully obvious that as far as his movie career he will never be taken seriously. (That's not a compliment)
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Summary: Where's Ben Stiller When You Need Him?
Review: The unwritten law from the Ben Stiller Book of Comedy, is Play It Straight and They Will Laugh; and Woody Allen will tell you that Less is More. Unfortunately, neither Stiller nor Allen were involved with this movie, which in the final analysis, is much 'less.' As in 'witless,' 'tasteless' and 'humorless.' Oh, it'll make you laugh at times, but you'll hate yourself in the morning for it. Simply put, in regards to credible comedy, 'Little Nicky,' directed by Steven Brill, comes in somewhere near the bottom of the food chain, cinematically speaking. One of the running gags in this film has Nicky responding metaphorically to whomever, when they ask where he comes from, 'The south-- the 'deep' south--' Which is somehow ironic, because that's exactly where this kind of humor seemingly originates, and belongs. Satan (Harvey Keitel) has come to the end of his ten-thousand year reign in Hell, and has called together his three sons, Adrian (Rhys Ifans), Cassius (Tom 'Tiny' Lister Jr.) and Little Nicky (Adam Sandler), to announce which of the three he has chosen to succeed him as ruler of the Nether world for the next ten-thousand years. Suffice to say that his decision is not well received by the boys, however-- at least not by Adrian and Cassius, who rebel by bolting from this most southern of regions to take up residence in the topside world of the mortals, the souls of whom it is their inherent duty to corrupt. But in so doing, they inadvertently freeze the fire at the gates of Hell, rendering them impassable to all the fallen souls who would enter there; and so it is destined to remain until the two return, which they are not likely to do of their own accord. The situation quickly takes it's toll on the health of Satan, who in his suddenly weakened state is unable to pursue the errant pair himself, and since only a spawn of Satan can match up to another spawn of Satan, the job falls to Little Nicky-- the only other one around who meets the criteria-- who is summarily dispatched to earth to collect his brothers and bring them back down to Hell, whereupon the fire will be rekindled, the gates reopened, and all will once again be...well...'bad.' It's a tough assignment, though, as Nicky's brothers have the ability to possess anyone in the world they so choose, which will make identifying them something of a problem. Not to worry, however; Satan is providing some help for Nicky-- a dog named Mr. Beefy (voice of Robert Smigel), who has experience among the mortals, and will be able to help Nicky negotiate what to him will be virgin territory. And with that, Nicky is off on his quest-- and the laughs begin. Not! The story itself is a flight of fancy, a fantasy, which on paper at any rate probably had some possibilities; if only it had been placed in more capable hands. Brill was given a golden opportunity to deliver a movie with some real snap and zing to it, but he dropped the ball, big time, and instead presents the material with little imagination, and the result is a very basic what-you-see-is-what-you-get type of film. There's just nothing beneath the surface at all. Sure, it's a comedy (and that's debatable), but even a film that's not supposed to be taken seriously has to have some substance to it, and this one does not. It almost seems as if Brill approached the project with the attitude that Adam Sandler's presence, alone, would make whatever he put up on the screen work. Bad miscalculation. Scenes that could have been clever, or at least mined for some real humor, are for the most part simply crude, and in most cases lack any redeeming merit whatsoever. His biggest mistake, though, was putting all his eggs in one basket by expecting Sandler to carry the day (and the film) just by showing up. He apparently didn't understand that Sandler is an actor who needs a director who can keep him on task-- he needs direction, and plenty of it-- and he didn't get it from Brill. Sandler has been better-- much better; as Robbie, in 'The Wedding Singer,' for instance, or even as Bobby, in 'The Waterboy.' Both films in which he created a character that was at least credible or viable within the context of the story. But his 'Nicky' just doesn't get the job done, because he fails to even really create a character at all, but instead 'plays at' creating a character, which is something else entirely. Someone-- and the most likely suspect would be Brill-- should have told him that merely contorting his face and exaggerating the perpetually pubescent whine in his voice is not what it takes to 'create' a real character. And, regardless of the genre in which the actor is playing, it's absolutely essential that the character he presents is real and believable within the environment and the setting of the story. If he's playing a devil in Hell, that devil had better be real, or it's simply not going to work; and this film proves it. And lowering the bar to go after cheap laughs can't save it, either. The supporting cast includes Rodney Dangerfield (Lucifer), Patricia Arquette (Valerie), Peter Dante (Peter), Jonathan Loughran (John), Dana Carvey (Referee), Jon Lovitz (Peeper), Kevin Nealon (Gatekeeper), Michael McKean (Chief of Police), Quentin Tarantino (Deacon) and Reese Witherspoon (Holly). A real artist will earn every laugh he gets, and it's genuine; it's something real, and it's worthwhile. This film generates some laughs, to be sure-- but they're not earned, and consequently, they're plastic, and they're disposable. And yes, there IS a difference. Any doubts, just ask Ben Stiller or Woody Allen. Or Steve Martin; or Lucille Ball, Joan Davis, Red Skelton or W.C. Fields. And while you're at it, maybe you can pass on what you learn to Adam Sandler. It may help.
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Summary: One of Sandler's best.
Review: I feel sorry for people who couldn't appreciate this movie. I really do. I'm sure they either didn't get the jokes or are too stuck on themselves to find any type of new comedy funny. This movie was great for the Popeye's chicken bits alone. But along with that, you have Adam Sandler as the Devil's son who goes to Earth to catch his two other brothers who've left hell. He needs to catch them and bring them back in order to save his father, the Devil, played by Harvey Keitel. If he can't do that, his father will die. While on Earth he encounters some very hilarious situations involving some Satanic metalheads who are quite rad, a sassy and witty talking dog, and an anal-retentive roommate. While on Earth he falls in love and it complicates things. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention Rodney Dangerfield is the Grand daddy Devil, how could anyone not love that? Especially, when he says "Even in hell I don't get no respect." I'm sorry for the people who can't appreciate great comedy. This movie was great and I could watch it over and over again.
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: First of all, I think Adam Sandler is really funny, and this is probally his best movie yet! Some of the characters in the movie were Nicky, Valerie, Cassius, and Adrian. This movie was so funny, I could not stop laughing when the guy on the street stole Nicky's flask and Nicky went up to him and yelled: "GIMMIE BACK MY FLASK". Then after he was yelling at him the guy on the street said: Take you dumb a** canteen GOOFY!!! That was really funny. If you want a really funny comedy get this movie.
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Summary: "Little Nicky," better known as: "The Worst Movie Ever Made"
Review: Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Adam Sandler movies. I think he is very talented. However, this movie is, without a doubt, the worst movie I've ever seen. For the love of God, stay away from this film.
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Summary: Suprisingly sensitive and funny
Review: Five stars? For a SNL reunion show? No, I'm not kidding. For a story about the son of the Devil, this is a suprisingly sweet and upbeat tale without a mean-spirited joke anywhere. That would have been worth four stars, but then it literally moved me to tears, and pulled out the last star at the final moment. Some of the humor may be innapproperate for pre-teens. As far as violence, this is an amazingly gentle movie by today's standards, a few cartoon-style fights and Nicki repetedly getting hit by buses and trains. Rodney Dangerfield turned in the preformance of his carreer, Ozzy was a delicious self-parody, Jon Lovitz and Rob Schneider were present for cameo roles. The tears? The reference to the late Chris Farley in a throwaway joke just before the closing credits. Knew you'd make it to Heaven, big guy.
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Summary: Very Amusing!
Review: My brother first told me that I should watch this movie because it was so funny. I had my doubts, thinking it may be stupid, but I went and rented it, anyway. I've never laughed so much at movie! Adam Sandler is hilarious (as usual) as Nicky, the son of the Devil, who goes to Manhattan to find his two evil brothers. Not one part of this movie was boring and I never stopped laughing. I was very surprised to see that Reese Witherspoon has a small role in the film as Nicky's mother (an angel). She plays the part very well! I think everybody who wants to watch a funny movie should definitely pick up Little Nicky. Plus, AC/DC's song at the end of the film ("Highway To Hell") is awesome!
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Summary: Can't remember when I laughed this much!
Review: Many of the other customer reviewers here have outlined the film, so I'll dispense with that. Suffice to say this much: I stopped watching SNL after Martin Short left, and I watch very few movies, so I'm not familiar with Adam Sandler's work. I had no expectations of this movie other than that the premise seemed funny. Watching this movie on it's own merits, it lived up to my expectations. I've heard that Adam Sandler movies are annoying and maybe other ones are, but THIS one was crudely hilarious. I loved everything, including the sly jokes like bringing in Ozzy Osborne to bite the head off a bat (I'm not sure who other than someone of my 70's-era generation would get it!) and giving the sweet-natured Henry Winkler a cameo role of getting stung by bees. I laughed so hard that my cats ran for cover. I don't know about the tastes of Adam Sandler fans. But having seen this movie cold, I would say that this one's a keeper whether you're a Sandler fan or not. I love it.
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Summary: Goofy and Addictive
Review: This is Adam Sandler's best movie so far. The premise itself is great. Harvey Keitel's diction alone is reason to watch. The church scene is wacky. Rhys Ifans' delivery is very funny. The snoring gags are inspired. I can't stop eating Popeye's fried chicken and pizza. The soundtrack works magic. The story is actually quite engaging, and provides a solid background to all of Sandler's off-the-wall silliness. The movie is what it is... it doesn't aspire to critically-acclaimed greatness. The humor is not intellectual or highbrow in any way, it just laughs at itself and pokes fun. It is pure entertainment. The cast obviously had a good time. They laugh genuine laughs and sparkle with enthusiasm. The only thing that I don't understand is how does Nicky know what a "Mulligan" is, but he's never heard of a train? The lesson here: don't dig too deeply. Just enjoy the movie.
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