Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Nick N — 29 Aug 2018

I have a love in my life and it makes me stronger than anything you can imagine. So I'd say that's that, mattress man.

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Nick N on 29 Aug 2018.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Keegan K (157) on 10 Sep 2017

It is in my all time top 10 movies...tremendous achievement for Paul Thomas Anderson and Adam Sandler…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 26 Aug 2017

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By Rod S (171) on 28 Mar 2018

My favorite Paul Thomas Anderson film easily. Weird and beautiful at the same time. Also this movie has awesome music, watch it with surround sound…

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By Will P (196) on 26 Aug 2018

I had a feeling Adam Sandler is capable of doing comedies without resorting to some of the lowbrow schtick he is known for but man, he swung…

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By Alex C (1,429) on 05 Nov 2017

Adam Sandler was born to play this role! Quirky and unpredictable…

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Punch-Drunk Love buries a terrific performance by Adam Sandler under a heap of faux cleverness, meaningless symbolism and irritating mannerisms…

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By Pierce S (6) on 05 Jun 2017

Featuring Adam Sandler giving one of his best performance playing Barry who is vulnerable, subjugated, lonely and how he finds love…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 12 Mar 2017

Only one of three movies Adam Sandler has made I enjoy. Sometimes PT Anderson can get a bit too gimicky with some of the scenes. But still enjoyed it…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 12 Mar 2018

My favorite Adam Sandler movie, I wish he would make more movies like this. He is really great in this type of role…

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