Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Charles P — 02 Jun 2013

Maybe viewers who like Adam Sandler's routine will enjoy the childishness of it all, but I found the whole thing humorless and mediocre.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Charles P on 02 Jun 2013.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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