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Entries in Adam Sandler (20)

Sunday
15Nov2009

Adam Sandler's 'Grown Ups' trailer is totally lame

DateSunday, November 15, 2009 at 4:15PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Kevin James, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock and David Spade in Grown Ups

Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider are starring in Dennis Dugan's new comedy "Grown Ups," and the first trailer for the film sucks big time. And I mean BIG TIME!

The story follows four old friends who haven't seen each other for decades and one day decide to reunite for a Fourth of July weekend. What a bad idea, because we get to watch them catch up and all.

As you can see in the trailer below, this one looks just like yet another ultra-lame slapstick comedy in which some good actors prove they have what it takes to pick a project everyone knows is going to stink.

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Saturday
01Aug2009

Apatow's 'Funny People' delivers $8M Friday

DateSaturday, August 1, 2009 at 1:36PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Funny People

Judd Apatow's latest comedy "Funny People" topped the North American box office Friday with an estimated $8.6 million in ticket sales at 3,007 locations.

Starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann, the film follows a stand-up comedian whose near-death experience encourages him to change his life.

Last week's box office champion "G-Force" came in second Friday, generating another $5.7 million for a total domestic gross of $55.1 million after one week in release.

"Aliens in the Attic," the second wide release this weekend, only made it to No. 5 with a one-day gross of $2.8 million. The family adventure is currently playing at 3,106 locations.

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Friday
31Jul2009

'Funny People' web reviews

DateFriday, July 31, 2009 at 8:09PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

A scene from Funny People

"Funny People" marks Judd Apatow's third directorial effort, and it stars Seth Rogen, Adam Sandler, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann and Jason Schwartzman. Here's what some of the Web's critics have to say about the drama-comedy:

• Katey Rich @ CinemaBlend: "The best we can hope for is that Funny People is a necessary middle ground between Apatow's adolescent experiment and the more adult stories he has yet to tell."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "Apatow's ability to keep me curious as to where he was going to take things next was this film's saving grace in my case."

• LatinoReview's Ron Henriques: "Though the third act is problematic, 'Funny People' works when Sandler and Rogan are either interacting humorously or discussing gag material and the nature of comedy."

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Friday
31Jul2009

Movie Review: “Funny People”

DateFriday, July 31, 2009 at 7:09PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Funny People ReviewThe Collector

Seen on: July 31, 2009

The players: Director: Judd Apatow, Writer: Judd Apatow, Cast: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman

Facts of interest: Apatow also directed "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

The plot: A stand-up comedian has a near-death experience that will prompt him to change his life and look at things from a different perspective.

Our thoughts: I wouldn’t go as far and call Judd Apatow’s “Funny People” one of the year’s best, but as a dramatic comedy carefully examining the impact a near-death experience has on a desperate stand-up comedian, the film works marvelously. “People” may not be Apatow’s most entertaining project, but it sure is as sincere as his previous efforts.

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Monday
27Jul2009

This week's new movie releases - July 31, 2009

DateMonday, July 27, 2009 at 6:07PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This week, we're looking at three wide releases: Judd Apatow's comedy "Funny People" with Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Eric Bana; John Schultz's "Aliens in the Attic" with Ashley Boettcher and Austin Robert Butler; and Marcus Dunstan's horror pic "The Collector":

Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler in Funny People

FUNNY PEOPLE

Synopsis: In the film by Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler stars as George Simmons, a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience.

First thoughts: So far, I've enjoyed most of Apatow's flicks, and judging by its trailers and TV spots, "Funny People" looks like a heartfelt comedy with tons of refreshing humor and solid performances. I'm glad to see Sandler back in a role that actually doesn't look retarded. This is definitely my first pick for the weekend.

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Friday
03Jul2009

Look at Eminem in Apatow's 'Funny People'

DateFriday, July 3, 2009 at 12:04PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Adam Sandler and Eminem in Funny People.

Judd Apatow has lined up quite the cast for his upcoming comedy "Funny People," and he even recruited some stars for some brief appearances.

As you can see in the photo (posted by MTV) above, rapper Eminem is also part of the cast. It's still unknown what role he will play exactly, but this shows he will have an encounter with the film's lead character George Simmons (Adam Sandler).

Simmons is a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience. The cast also includes Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman, among others.

"Funny People" looks really funny, and it will hit theaters July 31, 2009. Check out the trailer right here. Eminem's last big-screen appearance was in "8 Mile."

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Monday
22Jun2009

Adam Sandler, Jon Favreau join 'Zookeeper'

DateMonday, June 22, 2009 at 8:44PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Adam Sandler will voice a character in The Zookeeper

Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone and Judd Apatow are set to provide voices for animals in Frank Coraci's upcoming live-action comedy "The Zookeeper."

Starring Kevin James in the title role, the film follow a zookeeper who gets dating advice from his animals. Variety reports Sandler will voice a capuchin monkey, with Cher on-board as a giraffe.

Also, Favreau will voice a bear, and Apatow an elephant. Stallone will breathe life into a lion. Jim Breuer, Faizon Love and Bas Rutten are also part of the voice cast, while Nick Nolte is in talks to join them as well. Rosario Dawson stars alongside James.

Jay Scherick, David Ronn, James, Rock Reuben and Nick Bakay wrote the script. Coraci's credits include "Click" and "Around the World in 80 Days."

Sandler will next star in Apatow's "Funny People," while Stallone is working on his next action pic "The Expendables." Favreau is currently shooting "Iron Man 2."

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Tuesday
19May2009

Apatow's 'Funny People' receives three TV spots

DateTuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:28AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Judd Apatow's third movie "Funny People" opens in theaters July 31, 2009, and I just stumbled across three new (and funny) television spots for the comedy, which stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jason Schwartzman. Check them out below, and have a good laugh.

Even though most of the footage in these spots is taken straight from the feature trailer, you'll be able to catch one or two new jokes here and there. In the film, Sandler stars as George Simmons, a standup comedian whose life changes after he has a near-death experience.

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Monday
06Apr2009

Christina Ricci joins Sandler's 'Star' comedy

DateMonday, April 6, 2009 at 5:49PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Christina Ricci has boarded "Born to Be a Star," a comedy Adam Sandler co-wrote and is set to produce with Jack Giarraputo. Tom Brady, who delivered the crappy "The Combacks," will direct.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the plot follows a nerd who discovers his quiet parents were famous porn stars during the 1970s.

Motivated by his parents' legacy, he decides to head to Hollywood and enter the porn industry himself, hoping to become the biggest adult-film star the world has ever seen. Ricci is set to play his girlfriend.

No word yet on whether Sandler will star in "Star," but you'll soon see him play a stand-up comedian in Judd Apatow's "Funny People."

As for Ricci, she last starred in "Speed Racer." She will also soon be seen in "New York, I Love You" and "After.Life."

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Wednesday
18Mar2009

Salma Hayek boards untitled Sandler comedy

DateWednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:26AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek has signed on to star in Columbia's untitled comedy starring Adam Sandler.

According to Variety, Maya Rudolph and Colin Quinn have also boarded the project, which stars Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and David Spade.

Written by Sandler and Fred Wolf, the film follows five best friends from high school who decide to reunite on a Fouth of July weekend 30 years later.

The trade says Hayek will play the wife of Sandler's character, while Rudolph plays Rock's wife.

Directing the flick is Dennis Dugan, whose credits include "You Don't Mess With the Zohan," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" and "Big Daddy."

Hayek starred in "Bandidas," "Frida" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." She's also got "Cirque du Freak" awaiting release. Rudolph's and Quinn's credits include "SNL."

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