Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Jay M — 05 Apr 2013

Sandler's best and some dare say only comedy.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Jay M on 05 Apr 2013.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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Even if you hate it you at least got a chuckle Adam Sandler's best and worst times this film brought plenty of laughs and gained some popularity…

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By Clem666 (107) on 16 Jan 2022

Opinions seem to be really polarized when it comes to 'Happy Gilmore'! As far as I am concerned I can say it is hard to give it a number…

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By Benjamin C (416) on 13 Aug 2017

Happy Gilmore is a funny movie with a competent plot. That is really all I have to say about it…

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This movie gets better every time I watch. Adam Sandler is funny. Bob barker appears in this movie and the clip is great must see…

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By Tommy T (116) on 21 Feb 2017

Dennis Dugan, the director of 'Happy Gilmore,' did a remarkable job of making a comedic movie into a movie that you could truly relate to the…

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By Greg_ (123) on 02 Feb 2023

This Movie isn't exactly one that makes you think to hard witch can both be a good and bad thing…

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By Srpepe (174) on 23 Feb 2018

Muy divetida y graciosa de principio a fin, sorprende la puntuación tan baja…

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By Gavin S (642) on 13 Dec 2017

13/12/17 - Still a great family comedy. Good advertising and product placement by subway. I bought a sub half way through the movie…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 21 Dec 2016

I had actually only seen this once around the time it was released. Not a great movie but works if you want something light…

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