Punch-Drunk Love

Release Year: 2002
Review: This movie felt like it was one opening montage that just wouldn't end. The wide angled lens and continuous overbearing background music got irritating after about 15 minutes. I kept waiting for a reprieve from the monotony of the shooting style, but it never came. Besides the frustrating cinematography, Sandler's mumbling and plot points which seemed to go no where, I was left confused by the mental status of Sandler's character. It's as if the film made light of a serious mental illness despite, how dangerous the outcome might be, and expects us to laugh or find it endearing. While this film is usually considered one of Sandler's best films, it's full of flat dialog, empty plot lines and awkward acting.
Rating: 2/5