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Spanglish (2004)
Don't be expecting classic Adam Sandler, but...
I saw this film on the opening night, not quite sure whether it was going to be an 'Adam Sandler movie' or not. The trailer had warned me a bit that I wasn't going to see Sandler wielding a golf club or sprouting horns, but nonetheless, my obsession with all things Adam lured me in. I was disappointed by the fact that Sandler wasn't the lead role(Sandler was probably one of 4 protagonists). The rest of the cast is predominantly female, and this gives an indication of the film's feel. It's a bit like sticking Sandler in the middle of Steel Magnolias or Mystic Pizza. I was disappointed by that, but pleasantly surprised by the flow and feel of the movie. A bit cheesy in parts, but for those of us that like a bit of cheese, it often leaves a warm glow inside. There's enough of Sandler to please his fans, and even a couple of SHOUTING moments, even if he does apologise after one of them!! It's a nice film, it's a bit long, if you like Sandler, women, or Mexicans, you should probably see it.
Better Off Dead... (1985)
Not a very good John Cusack movie!!
I'm A BIG John Cusack fan; Hot Pursuit, Sure Thing, and Grosse Point Blank are 3 of my favourite all time films. So imagine my excitement at finding a Cusack film I hadn't seen, on Play.com, namely 'Better off Dead'. How disappointed can you be?? Animated burgers, weird paperboys,and freakish characters made this a film I really just wanted to end after about half an hour. The fat gimp boy is irritating, Monique's French accent is very poor, and the guy out of Moonlighting laughs too much. Cusack is fine, but the film is far too surreal in parts for my liking. If you like mental films and you take lots of drugs, this is probably for you. Unfortunately, I don't. At least it only cost me £7.95!!