The Do-Over (2016)
The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on an adventure.
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To me, this movie is perfection.
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
This is his best performance. Well done. Shared it with my company and f&fs.
Didn't have great expectations - but they were exceeded. Thought Sandler struck a good balance between his earlier goofy comedies that catapulted his career and what would make sense for someone in their 50s. Spade was solid - primarily because he stayed in his narrow range and its always fun to see Matt Walsh. The Gymnast was fabulous and probably the best character - well except for Catherine Bell who just refuses to age.I watched the movie over 3 treadmill/stationary bike sessions and have to say it made the workouts actually enjoyable. A comedy is effective if it leaves you in a good mood and this one accomplished that goal.
Adam Sandler and David Spade fake their deaths. The wind up taking on the identity of two dead guys one which has a safety deposit box with cash. It seems the dead men are wanted. This is typical Sandler stuff, some course humor and some good funny stuff. Guide: F-word, brief sex, nudity (some not so pretty)
Kind of has that classic Sandler feel.If you are expecting a deep, twisting plot or Shakespearian acting you are looking in the wrong spot. If you are looking for something to smile over and give a chuckle or two...well you found it.Down to it.Acting- as expected from Spade and Sandler. Amusing.Scripting- fun but obviously not especially deep.Plot- simplistic and fun.Directing- well pacedWhile this is not a "Happy Gilmore" or "Billy Madison" it also isn't one of the stinkers from the last few years.Good way to spend a couple hours.