Adam Sandler went from Saturday Night Live cast member to a movie mogul in his own right, but how do his films stack up? The actor and filmmaker is perhaps best known for slapstick comedy and rude humor, but Sandler has presented a wide range that extends beyond typical expectations of him. In fact, some of his finest work comes in more dramatic roles, even when they aren't as popular in box office terms.
Praised for both dramatic and comedic work, Sandler as an actor has shown range and capability, even being nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in Punch Drunk Love. While many of his films were successes despite criticism, some have certainly held up better than others. There is a lot of nostalgia surrounding Sandler films, particularly entries like Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison, but his newer films, though similar to the older ones, have been panned and ridiculed, even by his fans.
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Over the course of his career, Sandler has performed a wide range of roles both behind and in front of the camera, so this list will include films in which he either starred or was part of an ensemble cast, or films that he both starred in and wrote or produced. Not counting very minor roles or cameos, there is still a staggering 43 films to rank, all of which he acted in, and many of which he also wrote. But which is the best?
The 2011 film left audiences in an almost vegetative state. A thin plot, crude, base humor, and limited comedy that did not keep up with modern sensibilities inspired disgust in the already thin and flimsy storyline. Even the presence of mega-talentAl Pacino could not rescue this cross-dressing travesty.
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