www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode I recently screened my favourite Paul Thomas Anderson film - Punch-Drunk Love. I think the movie is proof that Adam Sandler is capable of brilliance...
Really, really good, wonderful film, but Paul Thomas Anderson's best film probably still is There will be blood. It's almost certainly Sandler's best film, though.
I adore this film. Barry is wonderful. The sisters are horrid. Mattress Man is just too funny. I really wish Sandler had continued in this vein of acting. If it's not PTA's best film, it's certainly Sandler's.
One of the best Kermode Uncuts ever! Great one! I love the film myself and it was fun to see you introduce it and trying as hard as you could to sell it. Love the passion you display in the interviews after also. Great watch!
I put off watching Punch-Drunk Love until 2020 because it never sounded all that appealing... I could not have been more wrong. It now challenges There Will Be Blood as my favorite PTA film.
Just watched Punch-Drunk Love yesterday based on this recommendation and enjoyed it tremendously! Adam Sandler is a revelation, and at many times in the film I felt as though I didn't know whether to laugh out loud or remain in shock. A terrific feeling. Cannot wait to show this to friends and family,
Adam sandler is my favourite actor and will probably always be, because he got me into cinema and i'm so glad he proves people wrong that shit on him , as he's a wonderfully talented actor that can do great work such as this and more recently uncut gems. But i also find his goofy comedies hilarious, so an actor that can be funny but also take on serious roles just goes to show that he is an amazing actor that doesn't get enough credit
Thanks Mark for recommending Punch Drunk Love. I just watched it for the first time, and I was really amazed by how good Adam Sandler was in the movie.
Oh man, I love Darren's answer. I feel like you can appreciate a film/book/whatever but at the same time NOT like/enjoy it.
ALL of PTA's films are his best. :)
Really, really good, wonderful film, but Paul Thomas Anderson's best film probably still is There will be blood. It's almost certainly Sandler's best film, though.
And I agree - Sandler has had two outstanding performances - this and Uncut Gems.
I adore this film. Barry is wonderful. The sisters are horrid. Mattress Man is just too funny. I really wish Sandler had continued in this vein of acting. If it's not PTA's best film, it's certainly Sandler's.
“Objection! Leading the witness!”
Olive Oyl's song in my head for the rest of the day now...
One of the best Kermode Uncuts ever! Great one! I love the film myself and it was fun to see you introduce it and trying as hard as you could to sell it. Love the passion you display in the interviews after also. Great watch!
I put off watching Punch-Drunk Love until 2020 because it never sounded all that appealing... I could not have been more wrong. It now challenges There Will Be Blood as my favorite PTA film.
Never seen this film, but I really want to
This is my favorite Paul Thomas Anderson film. Love watching this at 1am....
Just watched Punch-Drunk Love yesterday based on this recommendation and enjoyed it tremendously! Adam Sandler is a revelation, and at many times in the film I felt as though I didn't know whether to laugh out loud or remain in shock. A terrific feeling. Cannot wait to show this to friends and family,
Adam sandler is my favourite actor and will probably always be, because he got me into cinema and i'm so glad he proves people wrong that shit on him , as he's a wonderfully talented actor that can do great work such as this and more recently uncut gems. But i also find his goofy comedies hilarious, so an actor that can be funny but also take on serious roles just goes to show that he is an amazing actor that doesn't get enough credit
there will be blood is easily his best for me but this was still very good.
It might be mainstream, but I still think the Wedding Singer is a great comedy and it's one of his best performances.
Bless you for getting sceptical people to watch this movie, Mark. Bless you. *pat*
That was a loaded survey. Mark told them the point of his investigation before he asked them the questions.
Frank, thank you so much for doing this.
Also my favorite PTA movie. Thank you for showing this criminally underrated film to more people
Thanks Mark for recommending Punch Drunk Love. I just watched it for the first time, and I was really amazed by how good Adam Sandler was in the movie.