Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Dann M — 11 Feb 2013

Charming and funny, Punch-Drunk Love is an eccentric romantic comedy from P.T. Anderson. After finding a harmonium in the street, Berry Egan's life undoes a bizarre turn of events as he's pursued by a beautiful woman and is extorted by a crooked phone-sex company.

Adam Sandler and Emily Watson lead the cast and deliver excellent performances that really capture the tone of the material. Sandler's performance in particular is especially compelling and has a lot of depth.

And Anderson's directing is exquisite, with a marvelous use of light and color. The music is also extraordinarily well done, and is able to accentuate the emotional tone of the film. Exceptionally well crafted, Punch-Drunk Love is a brilliant film that delivers a quirky and touching story.