Review of Mr. Deeds (2002) by Fink- — 28 Nov 2005

C'mon this movie wasn't that bad...

This review of Mr. Deeds (2002) was written by Fink- on 28 Nov 2005.

Mr. Deeds has generally received mixed reviews.

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Terrible movie. Just another bad Adam Sandler movie. A terrible remake of a classic 1930s movie. This movie was so BORING and barely funny…

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By Peter L (735) on 20 May 2014

My Rating: 3/5 stars; Grade: B-; Gesture: Thumbs Sideways; Status: Passable (Fresh); Emoticon: :-I…

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Mr. Deeds is flat, except on those rare occasions when Sandler reverts to form or when John Turturro steals one of many scenes…

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By Skylar G (17) on 22 May 2014

You'd have to have serious issues to not like this movie. Hilarious, classic, Adam at his best…

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By Chw (152) on 18 Jul 2014

This wasn't as bad as the critics are saying! I mean, sure it's an Adam Sandler styled movie, but it's not Grown Ups 2 or Billy Madison for Gods sake…

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