There are a lot of actors out there who consistently make movies that are acclaimed by both the critics and the public.
Actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Ed Norton, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, and Marlon Brando.
These actors all have tremendous skill, being able to play numerous characters in extremely believable ways.
These actors tend to pick their roles selectively, making absolutely certain that a film is good before they appear in it.
Adam Sandler is not one of these actors.
Adam Sandler tends to make movies based significantly on how much he gets paid.
Don’t get me wrong. He does try to make funny, enjoyable movies. He has some great ones. I love Billy Madison, 50 First Dates, Punch Drunk Love, The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, and Happy Gilmore.
But he also has more than a few really, really bad films in his repertoire, the most stark example of which is probably Jack and Jill. That was one terrible movie.
Plus, with a few exceptions, Adam Sandler doesn’t have a whole lot of acting range. He always acts silly and talks in this weird, annoying voice with his tongue stuck half out.
And Sandler knows this. He has stated more than once that he knows critics won’t ever like the movies he makes. But that he likes making these kinds of movies, and he’s going to keep on making them.
I get why some people hate him. They want exceptional movies, and they’re just not going to get them from him.
But although I enjoy critically acclaimed movies, I also like to give my mind a break sometimes and watch some of the movies that Adam Sandler makes. They can be pretty hilarious. They, and he, aren’t really that bad.
Except for Jack and Jill. God, that was a terrible movie.