Best Sandler movie? Pick a flick

It's well established now that Adam Sandler really is Stuck in the 80s -- even though just one of his films appeared in that golden decade. (Read my argument here.) Of course, some might also argue that every one of his movies has pretty much the same plot. (Please click and enjoy). That's OK by me. Afterall, what's better than one ice cold beer? You got it -- 9 or 10 ice cold beers!

So with this week's release of his latest flick -- Reign Over Me -- fans of Sandler's movies must face the question...

What is Adam Sandler's best flick? Here's my own Top 10 list:

10. THE LONGEST YARD (2005): "You're as maniacal as a box of kittens."

9. PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (2002): "I have to get more pudding for this trip to Hawaii. As I just said that out loud I realize it sounded a little strange but it's not."

8. BIG DADDY (1999): "He won't stop peeing and throwing up, he's like a cocker spaniel." (Movie clip)

7. 50 FIRST DATES (2004): "Why don't you choke on your spam!" (Movie clip)

6. THE WATERBOY (1998): "Captain Insano shows no mercy." (Movie clip)

5. MR. DEEDS (2002): "I bet you know what it's like to get all riled up, Johnny Mac. "

4. BILLY MADISON (1995): "Sometimes I feel like an idiot. But I am an idiot, so it kinda works out." (Movie clip)

3. CLICK (2006): "My schmeckel got bigger now that I'm older, just so you guys know that.."

2. HAPPY GILMORE (1996): "You're gonna die, clown." (Movie clip)

1. THE WEDDING SINGER (1988): "See? Billy Idol gets it!" (Movie clip)

Comments

[Shelly]

1. The Wedding Singer
2. 50 First Dates

I love the soundtrack to both of these movies.

[Spears]

"Shampoo is better! I go on first and CLEAN the hair." ... "Conditioning is better! I make the hair all shiny and smooth..."

[Sarah]

C'mon...Click above Billy Madison? "Stop looking at me SWAN!" I crack up just thinking about it.

[chase]

This is like saying "Which disease is your favorite." ... just sayin'

[Douglas Arthur]

Oh, yeah almost forgot....

Not a huge Sandler fan, but I liked Happy Gilmore..mostly for the fight scene with Bob Barker and of course, The Wedding Singer, which really seemed to hit all the right notes. I remember seeing that movie when it came out. I was going through my divorce and went by myself and it made me feel better. When I remarried a few years later, my wife was also a huge fan, and we played Grow Old With You at our reception! I like the sentiment of that song very much.

Punch Drunk Love was decent, but everything else was pretty much crap in my book...but what do i know, I like Big Trouble In Little China!

[Douglas Arthur]

I think you mis-typed there Steve-o. Shouldn't that be Mr. Deeds in the #5 slot? Easy mistake. Mr. Deeds was a re-make of the classic Mr. Deeds goes to Town directed by the great Frank Capra...who also Directed the also classic Mr. Smith Goes To Washington with Jimmy Stewart! See, I got your back!

[Janna]

I like his movie the wedding singer.

[Valdimar]

I think Airheads should have gotten a mention. It's not a great movie, but I think it's better than some of the movies you mention. I enjoyed it. It has a great cast and some good music (although not 80s music).

[Bassnote]

Totally agree with wedding singer as number one. My wife and I went on our first date to see this movie. We laughed our tails off, and I'm such an 80's nut I was saying all the song titles as they started playing. The Wedding Singer will always have a special place in my heart. My wife and I even went to see it again on our Honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico (in english with Spanish subtitles).

[Spears]

Mr. Deeds has some great scenes indeed:
-- the helicopter scene
-- Crazy Eyes
-- and the John McEnroe scene.

[Johnnie B. Goode]

I certainly agree with your top two, Steve. But no love for Mr. Deeds? The helicopter scene alone should put that movie in your top 10.