Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Jess L — 06 Feb 2013

Probably my favourite of Sandler's comedies. He really can't act though.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Jess L on 06 Feb 2013.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jeffrey S (309) on 28 Jun 2017

I can't see how anyone could no like this film. Yeah it's incredibly stupid but it's very funny…

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By Superbadmike (66) on 17 Jun 2022

Happy Gilmore is far from a dumb movie but a funny dumb one, come on guyss…

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By Collin P (449) on 28 Jun 2017

I can't see how anyone could no like this film. Yeah it's incredibly stupid but it's very funny…

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By Sean G (809) on 12 Jan 2018

I can imagine that if one didn't like Adam Sandler's brand of comedy, this movie would be torture. Even as a lower case f fan of Mr…

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By Tamcwlmm (19) on 06 Jan 2018

I enjoyed this movie. Its a fun adventure with some laugh-out-lout moments. One of Adam Sandlers beter film…

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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 Gracjanski (417) on 01 Feb 2021

Very stupid movie with many unrealistic scenes. The humour is also for the masses…

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By Cody B (326) on 01 Dec 2016

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 Omotestgump (22) on 02 Apr 2023

Sandler was popular on SNL. He went into the movie business, but was not well received. I like Sandler's movies…

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By Wesley P (33) on 06 Jul 2018

Happy gilmore is a hilarious funny movie. Definitely a classic comedy right there. I prefer happy gilmore over billy madison…

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