06 June 2008

movie forecast: you don't mess with the zohan

editor's note: for a detailed explanation of a movie forecast, click here

there are three things that everyone can expect in an adam sandler comedy: rob schneider, sophomoric humor, and a domestic gross of 100 million dollars. though it's debatable that adam sandler is the most bankable actor in movie history, there is no arguing that his movies are typically successful from a financial standpoint. an adam sandler comedy will gross over a 100 million dollars is quickly becoming one of life's axioms; and it usually doesn't matter how absurd the movie premises are.

speaking of absurd premises, don't mess with the zohan looks like it is no exception. supposedly adam sandler is an israeli special agent who comes to america to fulfill his dream as a hair stylist. apparently his abilities are other-worldly, as he is able to catch bullets and do push-ups without using his hands. at any rate, you don't mess with the zohan is able to be silly without being stupid, which is actually more difficult to do than it sounds.

prognosis : 7/10

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