Happy Gilmore (1996)

Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Overrated and overhyped

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

This is not only one of Adam Sandler's best movies but one of the best movies of all time in my opinion. I love Adam Sandler in almost everything he's in. Most people say Adam Sandler was only good in the 90s but I disagree even though I do think his older movies are better than the newer ones. This movie is a classic in its own right but not on the same level as Caddyshack. This movie has great slapstick, funny one liners, pretty good music, and some fine performances but Adam Sandler is the best thing about this movie. I also like the fact that it's one of the only times Adam Sandler shares the screen with Ben Stiller. I look forward to seeing them both in The Meyerowitz Stories. I love this movie!

Happy Gilmmore is one of the greatest comedies of all time. I think it's Adam Sandlers best comedic performance ever. I've lost track how many times I've seen this film, but it's still funny every single time. Bob Barker scrapping with Happy was hilarious. All supporting actors were perfectly cast. The writing - specifically turning a slow paced sport like golf into a comedy, was executed to perfection. This one is in my top favorite films of all time and a gem in my DVD collection. A perfect 10/10 from me!

Happy Gilmore is a great movie. It's a great movie for many reasons, the plot is fantastic, the script is awesome and Adam Sandler is hysterical. The 1996 film starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Carl Weathers is a classic. Directed by Dennis Dugan, it is one of his bests along with other films like Big Daddy, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, both Grown Ups 1 and 2, Just Go with It and Jack and Jill. Being produced by Robert Simonds, this is also one of his best known films. Other notable films produced by Simmonds are Cheaper by the Dozen and The Pink Panther, This Means War and Big Daddy. Happy Gilmore is a rejected hockey player with a really hard slap shot. He gets cut from the same team every year but still tries out. He finds out that his grandma, who raised him as a child, house is being evicted. While playing around with some golf clubs he learns he can drive a golf ball really far. With help from his friend and trainer, Chubbs, he works his way up to the PGA tour in hopes to win enough money to get his grandma's house back. His antics attract an unusual crowd to the PGA tour which is good for business but other top golfers like Shooter McGavin think he's an embarrassment. Making $41.20 million dollars, Happy Gilmore is another one of Adam Sandler's best movies. The comedy was rated 7/10 of IMDb which is lower than what I believe it should be. I would rate the movie 8.5/10. 30 year old Adam Sandler is hilarious in this film and the acting over all is very good. Another reason I love this movie is because I think they did an awesome job attracting all audiences, I watch this movie with my family all the time. It attracts people of all ages. My younger cousins and my grandma and grandpa both love this movie as well. Over all, this movie is a classic. It has a very funny plot that is easy to follow for everyone. The actors assisting Sandler do a great job supporting him throughout the film. There are many hilarious scenes and quotes from Happy Gilmore. Most people have seen the movie already, but if you have not you definitely should soon.

Ever since he was a young boy, Adam Sandler wanted to be a hockey player. His hot temper and uncontrollable rages fit the sport, but then he is taken off the team. When the IRS takes his grandmother's (actress Frances Bay) house for back taxes, he vows to make enough money to buy it back. Ultimately, he takes up golf to win the tournament money. But golfer and rival Christopher McDonald has something to say about that. (Christopher plays his role memorably and mercilessly well.) For some reason, I had been avoiding Adam Sandler movies like the plague, since most of his humor is usually childish, infantile, dumb, silly, etc. I must have seen something years ago to have come to this conclusion, But recently I decided to watch a few. After finding out that this movie and "Happy Gilmore" were his best, I saw them. I think most people would agree that the highlight of this film is Bob Barker and him duking it out on the golf course. But parts of this seemed too silly and/or dumb, like him trying constantly to shake Carl Weathers' wooden hand. My main criticism of this film is that most of its one-liners, jokes, or scenarios fall flat resulting in little to no reaction other than shock, which gets in the way of enjoying the film, along with his almost-hostile disposition due to his love of hockey. But he does agree to cool it down and act more professional. A lot of people would say to take "Happy Gilmore" for what it is, not to think about it too much and not take it so seriously and just enjoy yourself and let it come over you, the whole experience. A second viewing is needed for this experiment! Oh, boy!