Saving Silverman

Saving Silverman

Sony Pictures Rising etc.

February 9, 2001

Comedy
DVD
C-

I saw this in the theater and found it funny, although I remember the critics bashing it.  Even now, there are more painful comedies I've tried for this project, and the cast helps.  But I didn't feel like watching it all the way through again.  Dennis Dugan directed, one of five of his comedies I've rejected so far on this project.

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

Saban Films

December 4, 2020

Romcom
DVD
D

I was leaning towards a D+ for this unfunny and unrealistic movie, and then Diane Keaton came in as a literally blind date who knocks over a bunch of glassware.  Larry Miller co-wrote with director Dennis Dugan and one other person.

Beverly Hills Ninja

Beverly Hills Ninja

Sony Pictures Releasing

January 17, 1997

Comedy
DVD
C-

Not as offensive as I expected, although still not exactly funny.  Dennis Dugan directed.

This is on a six-movie "Laugh Out Loud" collection, but I already rejected Bewitched well over a year ago.

Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

Universal

February 16, 1996

Sports Comedy

DVD
D+

Yeah, another Sandler movie, here directed by Dennis Dugan, who'd do Big Daddy three years later.

Big Daddy

The infamous poster

Big Daddy
Columbia
June 25, 1999
Comedy
DVD
C-

I saw this movie at the time but didn't remember much about it, unlike the previous year's The Wedding Singer, which I quite enjoyed (and now own), yes, including Sandler (who co-wrote this but not that), while here he's easily the least likable character in the first quarter hour.  Still, I have seen worse comedies, including from him. 

Dennis Dugan directed.  Note that the Sprouse twins, who play the five-year-old kid, were almost seven at the time and already acting vets, although still a year away from Friends.