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People always forget 50 First Dates when they talk about Adam Sandler. And that movie absolutely fits this thread. I think it's a legitimately good movie and an almost perfect romantic comedy in that it appeals to fans of both silly humor and sappy romance. I find the movie so drat charming. It's not perfect, but to me it's Sandler's best work. That scene where Drew Barrymore decides to burn her diary is pretty heartbreaking. Also, Mr. Deeds is no Billy Madison but I'd argue it's at least as good as Happy Gilmore. None of them are exactly high brow comedy, but neither are they phoned-in poo poo like some of his work lately.
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Franz von Dada posted:And under good direction. Paul Thomas Anderson is so good with actors that even if you didn't like his films otherwise, you couldn't deny the fact that the acting in his movies are ALWAYS top-notch. I would argue that PT Anderson's films focus less on plot and more on character. Because of the lack of "A then B then C then...." hand-holding that most mainstream films strive for, many people are turned off by his films. I LOVE them though. He's got that Kubrick-esque quality of transfixing the viewer. You don't always know why you're watching but you can't look away.
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