Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: February 16, 1996
DVD Release Date: February 24, 1998
Plot 411: An untalented hockey player with a huge slapshot turns to golf to save his grandmother's home.
Review: Adam Sandler plays the title role in this slapstick comedy. Happy Gilmore, who has a powerful trick shot, just doesn't have the right mentality and skating ability to fulfill his dream of playing hockey. When bets some guys that he can hit a golf ball 400 yards, he is spotted by a former PGA pro (Carl Weathers) who wants to train him. Unfortunately, Gilmore is anxious to get his grandmother's house back from the IRS and joins the PGA immediately. There he is confronted by Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), a pro who thinks Gilmore is bringing down the game of golf. This is a great introduction to Adam Sandler movies if I do say so myself. It's ripe with all the gags and humor that many of his other flicks possess. Don't expect a highly cerebral comedy though.
Movie Release Date: February 16, 1996
DVD Release Date: February 24, 1998
Plot 411: An untalented hockey player with a huge slapshot turns to golf to save his grandmother's home.
Review: Adam Sandler plays the title role in this slapstick comedy. Happy Gilmore, who has a powerful trick shot, just doesn't have the right mentality and skating ability to fulfill his dream of playing hockey. When bets some guys that he can hit a golf ball 400 yards, he is spotted by a former PGA pro (Carl Weathers) who wants to train him. Unfortunately, Gilmore is anxious to get his grandmother's house back from the IRS and joins the PGA immediately. There he is confronted by Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), a pro who thinks Gilmore is bringing down the game of golf. This is a great introduction to Adam Sandler movies if I do say so myself. It's ripe with all the gags and humor that many of his other flicks possess. Don't expect a highly cerebral comedy though.
Watch It: If you're in the mood for a rompin' stompin' good time.
Skip It: If your comedic highpoint is British humor.
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