Anger Management
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After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control, timid businessman Dave Buznik (Sandler) is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell (Nicholson). But when Buddy steps up his aggressive treatment by moving in, Dave goes from mild to wild as the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc with his life in this hilarious hit comedy that will drive you mad with laughter!
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For Sandler Fans Only - revsdd
I was torn about watching this movie. From what I had seen of the trailers it seemed to be a movie with a lot of potential, but two things were competing inside me: I have rarely seen a movie with Jack Nicholson that I didn't like, and I have rarely seen a movie with Adam Sandler that I did like. Which pre-conceived notion would win out? In this case, the Sandler view proved the more powerful. I thought this was a pathetically weak movie, which basically matches my view of Adam Sandler's acting talents.
Some people love him. Fair enough. To each his own. I find him an extremely limited, one-dimensional actor. Movie after movie, he plays basically the same pathetic loser who gets into a series of unbelievable situations and has to find a way to cope. How many times do we have to see essentially the same character and essentially the same story? Think about it. "Happy Gilmore," "Mr. Deeds," "Anger Management." The list could go on. They're all basically the same (and I didn't like any of them.) Which leads to one of two conclusions: either Sandler is hopelessly type-cast, or he really isn't capable of playing any other part. I tend to lean toward the latter, because I don't even think he plays these parts particularly well.
Anyway, if you're a Sandler fan, go for it. You'll like this, because it's like everything else he's ever done. If you're not a Sandler fan, avoid this like the plague because, well, it's like everything else he's ever done.Jack was great - saint_angrrr
Typically I like Adam Sandler humour, but this is getting away from his usual territory. I actually found Sandler was completely washed out by a massive presence like Jack Nicholson.
To me, this movie was as good as it was because of Jack. Why he doesn't do more comedy is beyond me because he is hilarious. Almost every laugh I got out of this movie was because of him.
Overall this was an entertaining, and easily watchable-middle of the pack kind of movie.Sandler & Nicholson -- together at last! ?!?! - Ziman
Although leaning toward the tradition of the mis-matched buddy flick, which can often times be too predictable, Anger Management has many unique and very funny moments. The differences between what Buznik (Sandler) wants versus what Rydell (Nicholson) demands of him often leads Buznik into some very bizarre encounters and experiences. For a guy who seems to have his life in order, misaligned therapy might be the worst thing for him at this point.
At first thought, whomever conceived the idea of putting Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler together in a movie would get the word `INSANE' tattooed across his/her forehead... but this match up really works. Nicholson has a broad ability to deliver pretty much whatever type of role is demanded of him. Be it a serious role, or a comedic role, or the role of a crazed lunatic... Nicholson can deliver. His portrayal of Buddy Rydell is no different. In fact it might be a bit of everything he's ever done (at the same time being nothing like anything he's ever done).
Adam Sandler on the other hand, has a knack for playing the part of a circus clown in most of his movies. His career, up to recently were low-end, second-class comedies. Not to say there isn't a place for those types of films, but Sandler is capable of so much more, and he is growing-up. And he redeems himself in this movie. He still delivers comedy and does it well, and he does it with a more mature and serious demeanor.
It's almost as if that during the making of this film, Sandler was feeding off Nicholson's ‘aura' of a long-time professional actor and using it to his advantage, while at the same time letting Nicholson play the part of the clown this time.
It's not a perfect film, but it's certainly entertaining and is one of the better comedies I've seen in the past couple of years... and again, Nicholson and Sandler on screen together are a perfect duo in this film. This film is definitely recommended viewing.
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For Sandler Fans Only - revsdd
I was torn about watching this movie. From what I had seen of the trailers it seemed to be a movie with a lot of potential, but two things were competing inside me: I have rarely seen a movie with Jack Nicholson that I didn't like, and I have rarely seen a ...Jack was great - saint_angrrr
Typically I like Adam Sandler humour, but this is getting away from his usual territory. I actually found Sandler was completely washed out by a massive presence like Jack Nicholson.
To me, this movie was as good as it was because of Jack. Why he ...Sandler & Nicholson -- together at last! ?!?! - Ziman
Although leaning toward the tradition of the mis-matched buddy flick, which can often times be too predictable, Anger Management has many unique and very funny moments. The differences between what Buznik (Sandler) wants versus what Rydell (Nicholson) demands ...