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[torre_avenue]

Entitled "The Meyerowitz Stories."

The film, which has been mentioned on the shortlist of potential Cannes titles, will premiere in select theaters and on Netflix later this year. It stars Adam Sandler (who just reupped with Netflix for four more comedy star vehicles), Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Marvel (Homeland, House of Cards), Grace Van Patten (Tramps, Stealing Cars) and Emma Thompson.

It’s described as an intergenerational tale of adult siblings contending with the influence of their aging father. Scott Rudin, Baumbach, Lila Yacoub and Eli Bush produced.

It's been a contender for a Cannes debut and will release later this year.

 

[jack_package_200]

Is it too much to hope that Sandler brings his A game (ie Punch Drunk Love) to this?

 

[lupinko]

This movie should be good, Frances Ha is one of my all time favourite movies.

Tho Greta played a large role in writing that.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Is it too much to hope that Sandler brings his A game (ie Punch Drunk Love) to this?

Baumbach can do it...maybe.

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

Adam Sandler annoys the shit out of me. Just his mere presence.

 

[Vilix]

Adam Sandler, hmm? So it's another crapfest film?

 

[Discotheque]

Baumbach is ok. I like this lineup, I think Sandler/Stiller/Hoffman sounds pretty great for a cast chemistry.

Punch Drunk Love is Sandler's best for sure but I've also enjoyed all the Sandler/Barrymore movies. Even that piece of crap Blended was entertaining to me.

 

[ZackieChan]

Haven't seen much of his work, but I remember absolutely loving The Squid and the Whale. I'll check this out and some of his other movies!

 

[Vice]

Adam Sandler, hmm? So it's another crapfest film?

It's serious Sandler.

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Adam Sandler, hmm? So it's another crapfest film?

Sandler does not appear to be writing or directing, so there's hope.

 

[torre_avenue]

Remember, for every "Punch Drunk Love", there exists a "The Cobbler." Balance must be maintained.

 

[Discotheque]

btw guys the director/writer of Spotlight also made a Sandler movie:

with Dustin Hoffman in it too....so mileage may vary on this one haha.

edit: beaten.

 

[old manatee]

I'll watch anything with Dustin Hoffman in it.

 

[GeoNeo]

Adam Sandler can do good stuff if he wants he also loves to do quick cash in's and does not give two fucks.

I think this will be one of his good movies and not simply another pay check. However, if it's another pay check then well it's what most people expected.

 

[Grenchel]

For a split send I thought this was director of district 9. Now that would be a movie!

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Remember, for every "Punch Drunk Love", there exists a "The Cobbler." Balance must be maintained.

Also Man, Women, and Children. And Spanglish.

 

[GeoNeo]

Btw, Netflix should give Joey Diaz his own movie. 😂

 

[lupinko]

For a split send I thought this was director of district 9. Now that would be a movie!

Really? After Elysium and Chappie?

 

[Gentleman Jack]

I'll watch anything with Dustin Hoffman in it.

Would you, now?

 

[torre_avenue]

Apparently, the film is getting great reviews, with Sandler's performance being noted as one of the best in his career.

After the tour de force that was Jack and Jill, it's good to see Adam get a role of comparable complexity and emotional heft.

 

[HStallion]

So Sandler still gives a shit about doing movies that actually require him to act?

 

[Ridley327]

So Sandler still gives a shit about doing movies that actually require him to act?

I think he's an actor that needs a director to push him hard in order to get something worthwhile out of him. Not in the sense of "do dozens of takes until something good comes out of him," but in the sense of not having a director that's also a good friend and along for the paid vacation.

 

[Boem]

I don't really get the Sandler hate. I mean, yeah, I'd want to claw my eyes out if I had to marathon his movies, but that doesn't make him a bad person. We're living in a world where someone like Roseanne Barr is spouting racist conspiracy theory rants on twitter. In comparison, Sandler is just a guy making crappy movies and earning millions. Not his fault that people keep paying him for it.

Nobody hates the guy selling whoopee cushions at a carnival. He's doing his job, people are willing to pay for it, and he's not hurting anyone.

It's funny how this is apparently setting Cannes on fire though. I saw an interview where Sandler himself had to laugh about the idea of seeing Happy Madison there, and especially getting this kind of reaction. Should be interesting. I can actually see him put in a good performance with the right script.

 

[Mariolee]

Apparently, the film is getting great reviews, with Sandler's performance being noted as one of the best in his career.

After the tour de force that was Jack and Jill, it's good to see Adam get a role of comparable complexity and emotional heft.

Yes, Adam Sandler can be a fantastic dramatic actor and I'm glad he's showing off his chops again.

 

[Lord Frieza]

I didn't think The Cobbler was that bad honestly

 

[HiResDes]

But it's not really a Happy Madison film, and Sandler's advertising and budget model is to absolutely be loathed. Worse, the man can act when given the right material and being driven by the right director, but he chooses to con the entertainment industry.

Just watch this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXNsT7-Lwsk

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Sandler can be great if the director and the material are. He's really impressive in Punch Drunk Love and Funny People. He's terrible in everything else.

For a split send I thought this was director of district 9. Now that would be a movie!

Noah Baumbach shits all over whatever Blomkamp is trying to do with his career.

 

[SpaceWolf]

Wow, I haven't heard Ben Stiller's name in a while.

I just assumed he went into hiding after Zoolander 2.

 

[Bronx-Man]

Why the surprise over Sandler? We've seen him pull off some great character work in Punch Drunk Love, Reign Over Me, Funny People, and even Click to an extent.

 

[Prompto]

Would be nice to see Sandler and Stiller in a good film again

 

[Grenouille]

This movie should be good, Frances Ha is one of my all time favourite movies.

Tho Greta played a large role in writing that.

Mistress America is beautiful too.

 

[blame space]

Noah baumbach owns

 

[Speevy]

I'll watch anything with Dustin Hoffman in it.

Get this man a copy of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.

 

[BotoxAgent]

Sandler = thanks but no thanks

 

[HiResDes]

Mistress America is beautiful too.

I thought it was a misstep, so cheesy especially the last third. Frances Ha is fantastic though.

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

I don't really get the Sandler hate. I mean, yeah, I'd want to claw my eyes out if I had to marathon his movies, but that doesn't make him a bad person. We're living in a world where someone like Roseanne Barr is spouting racist conspiracy theory rants on twitter. In comparison, Sandler is just a guy making crappy movies and earning millions. Not his fault that people keep paying him for it.

Nobody hates the guy selling whoopee cushions at a carnival. He's doing his job, people are willing to pay for it, and he's not hurting anyone.

It's funny how this is apparently setting Cannes on fire though. I saw an interview where Sandler himself had to laugh about the idea of seeing Happy Madison there, and especially getting this kind of reaction. Should be interesting. I can actually see him put in a good performance with the right script.

I agree with this. Clearly a lot of people like his shitty comedies, and that makes him a bad guy?

I'd do the exact same thing if I was him. Make that money.

 

[Vice]

So Sandler still gives a shit about doing movies that actually require him to act?

It's the Sandler cycle. A few years of easy checks and then one performance he puts his all into.

 

[WordAssassin]

I watched that new Sandler Netflix movie, Sandy Wexler, and it felt like - a few poorly placed "comedy" bits aside - that he was actually sort of trying again?

 

[Monty Mole]

I dislike Adam Sandler as much as the next person. But I hate Noah Baumbach's pretentious, naval-gazing, dull as ditchwater output on a whole different level. Especially The Squid and the Whale. That really got me.

 

[HiResDes]

I dislike Adam Sandler as much as the next person. But I hate Noah Baumbach's pretentious, naval-gazing, dull as ditchwater output on a whole different level. Especially The Squid and the Whale. That really got me.

Go back to watching MCU bullshit then

 

[Puck Beaverton]

I dislike Adam Sandler as much as the next person. But I hate Noah Baumbach's pretentious, naval-gazing, dull as ditchwater output on a whole different level. Especially The Squid and the Whale. That really got me.

no u

 

[kevin1025]

Noah baumbach owns

Yep, I'm excited for this one!

It's great how Netflix got booed when their label came up during Okja, said eff it and is still on a buying frenzy, haha.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Sandler = thanks but no thanks

Might wanna read the thread man.

 

[JaseMath]

Movie getting super positive reviews. Will watch.

 

[TheLetdown]

no u

Agree 100%.

no that guy

Kicking and Screaming is an incredible first outing, too.

 

[Mr.Shrugglesツ]

These guys are the greatest actors to play roles about mentally handicapped people.

 

[blame space]

I don't understand people who don't like the squid and the whale.

 

[polyh3dron]

I bet they only bought it because Sandler. 😂

I'll refuse to watch this just because he's in it. I don't care if it's his "best performance in years", because he will just go back to the same bullshit right after.

 

[SeaOfMadness]

I bet they only bought it because Sandler. 😂

I'll refuse to watch this just because he's in it. I don't care if it's his "best performance in years", because he will just go back to the same bullshit right after.

Welp, looks like it's a critical hit, in any case. And in fact, they are saying exactly that about him

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_meyerowitz_stories