by Sony Pictures
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| Sales Rank: | 47016 (lower is better) |
| Price Used: | $14.45 |
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| Director: | Peter Segal |
| Release Date: | 2008-05-20 |
| Label: | Sony Pictures |
| UPC: | 043396259591 |
| Binding: | Blu-ray |
| Published By: | Sony Pictures |
| ASIN: | B00153ZRHW |
| Category: | DVD |
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Product Description
After a small misunderstanding aboard an airplane escalates out of control timid businessman Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson). Dave reluctantly accepts the doctor's counseling but after another mishap Buddy steps up his aggressive and unorthodox treatments by moving in with Dave. As Buddy wreaks havoc with every aspect of his life Dave must decide whether to crawl back into his shell or finally stand up for himself. Laugh like crazy at this outrageous comedy that will drive you mad with laughter. The top-notch supporting cast includes Marisa Tomei Luis Guzman Woody Harrelson John Turturro and Heather Graham. ANGER MANAGEMENT is just what the doctor ordered.System Requirements:Running Time: 106 minutesFormat: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: COMEDY/COMING OF AGE Rating: PG-13 UPC: 043396259591 Manufacturer No: 25959
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The irresistible pairing of Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler is the best reason to see Anger Management, a comedy that might loosely be called The Funny and the Furious. Nicholson and especially Sandler have screen personas that partially rely on pent-up anxieties, so there's definite potential in teaming them as a mild-mannered designer of pet clothing for chubby cats (Sandler) who's been ordered to undergo anger-management therapy with a zany counselor (Nicholson) prone to occasional tantrums and devious manipulation. Surely this meandering comedy looked better on the page; director Peter Segal scores a few lucky scenes (particularly Sandler's encounter with a Buddhist monk, played by John C. Reilly), but a flood of cameos (Heather Graham, Woody Harrelson, Rudolph Giuliani, and others) can't match the number of laughs that fall flat. As Sandler's understanding girlfriend, Marisa Tomei plays a pivotal role in a happy ending that leaves everyone smiling, with the possible exception of the audience. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Daft and slightly forced - Reviewed on 2008-10-09
Unquestionably this movie was never going for plausibility. A relatively mild-mannered man, Dave Buznik finds himself in the charge of Buddy, a slightly potty anger management therapist, after an altercation on a plane finds Dave in court. Of course, the fact he's mild-mannered is half the joke... I never really found Adam Sandler funny. He's far better as a straight actor with a light-hearted approach. This movie confirms this, as Jack Nicholson, as Buddy, is a class above him at all times. Jack is simply funnier, and Hollywood royalty. As for 'laugh-factor', yes there are definitely some funny moments, especially if you leave your brain at the door, but it's not what it perhaps could have been. I feel more could have been made of the rest of the cast, such as Torturro, Guizman, Harrellson (small part). But overall it's reasonable. Best moment is a cameo by a certain sports star...
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