Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Rob M — 12 Aug 2012

With a great performance by Sandler that is both funny and stunning, Punch-Drunk Love is not only an entertaining story but intriguing as well.

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Rob M on 12 Aug 2012.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Lawrence Toppman (1,654) for Charlotte Observer (1,670) on 06 Oct 2017

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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Non posso certo affermare di conoscere a fondo la personalità di Paul Thomas Anderson, visto che ho appena iniziato a dedicare il mio tempo…

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By John S (2,711) on 24 Feb 2017

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 21 Aug 2018

I am at a loss. I came to find a Blu-ray copy of this film, which is easily in my top-10 of all-time, and could not believe the low rating…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 03 Jul 2017

Adam Sandler gives a soulful and comedic performance showcasing the struggles of a tortured and lonely man who fears people and himself…

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So warm and heartfelt. Loved the craziness in the script, editing, score and of course, performances. PTA really does everything well…

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

I really hated this movie. It tries to be quarky but it's just odd and whimsical…

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By Thomas W (1,104) on 10 Nov 2018

A dark borderline romantic comedy giving a refreshing new role for Adam Sandler in which Paul Thomas Anderson has so wonderfully done…

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