Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Travis S — 16 Jul 2012

Probably the best Adam Sandler movie out there.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Travis S on 16 Jul 2012.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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[Adam] Sandler vascillates between obnoxiousness and boyish charm and winds up winning plenty -- including the majority of audience members…

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