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Comedy king. Tear jerker. Bold. Self-conscious. Superstar. Humble. The life of Adam Sandler is one of juxtaposition. A paradoxical journey to the upper echelons, rewriting what it means to be successful. This documentary explores what drives Sandler, as we explore the importance of comfort zone, loved ones, and risk-taking. He's the man who brought you Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups and Uncut Gems, welcome to The Adam Sandler Paradox.
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0:00 - The Adam Sandler Paradox
0:14 - Man of the Decade
1:03 - Really? Adam Sandler?
1:36 - Yes. Adam Sandler.
2:16 - Unfamiliar Territory
3:18 - Meeting Jackie
4:01 - Marrying Jackie
4:19 - The Big Man
4:53 - Goodbye, Dad
5:32 - Thanks to Storyblocks
6:18 - Dealing With Grief
6:44 - Reign Over Me
7:35 - A Different Responsibility
8:14 - What's A Grown Up?
8:26 - 20 Year Friendships
9:08 - Split Opinions
9:34 - Critical Backlash
10:13 - A Love in My Life
10:48 - Don't Create For Critics
11:29 - That's Not Very Sandlerian
12:14 - The Meyerowitz Stories
13:21 - Back to Drama
14:05 - Uncut Gems
15:49 - This Is How I Win
16:28 - An Overlooked Champion
16:53 - Award Winner
17:18 - Slam Dunk Sandler
17:33 - That's Why Everyone Likes You
18:46 - The Two Best Things
19:26 - Outro
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My 11yo cousin was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer some years back that took his life at a devastatingly quick pace - Adam Sandler would visit him in the hospital every week for a few months - there were no cameras, no social media posts, no recognition at all - just a super good dude trying to make the rest of a young child’s life a little more enjoyable - my cousin unfortunately passed and I will never forget what Adam did for him 💚💛❤️
What an amazing memory for you and I’m sure it made your cousins world! ❤
Omg that’s amazing!! RIP to your cousin 🙏🏽
@@ladyguerlain3707 Thank you
@@user-gt1kd9rv1w Thank you
Similar story. My bro wasnt well, my aunt worked at SNL, we went to a taping, afer the show, he made time for us. We checked out his rad office overlooking the set. It's insane to think about even now. He's the absolute real deal.
The fact he made his own studio, just to make movies with his friends knowing critics will hate it says everything, grown ups is a fun watch and I find most Adam Sandler movies to be great. Uncut gems really showed how much of a great actor he is
I honestly feel like the fact he doesn't really care about critics or if his movies make the maximum amount of money makes his movie feel more genuine. He's just there to have a good time and it shows.
too many big show big studio big cgi, its already refreshing to see something chill and low budget yet makes you giggle.
I liked uncut gems a lot
@@joshpiotrowski3487 me too
He seems very genuinie and loyal, but I think it's more the fact that those movies, in contrast to his more dramatic ones, come across as cynically produced vacations for him and his friends which are about as comedically substantial a dog on a slip-and-slide.
I've always had a lot of respect for Adam, because no matter how high he flies, he's always been just some guy. He's always down to earth, doesn't take himself too seriously. Always had the sense that he's the same man on and off the camera
Yeah it's unfortunate that a lot of people have some sort of issue with him.
He takes care of everyone he came up with too.
Virgin Will Smith vs Chad Adam Sandler
How come his wives or love interests are always way out of his league tho?
@@valentinarmenta4982because thats a common comedy trope. Like Family Guy, King of Queens, Married With Children etc. dumb fat husband hot wife
Grown Ups is one of the best feel good movies I have ever seen. I don't know if anyone can even mention anything that is as that one. There is no sadness, no real drama, it's just some friends hanging out having fun, true definition of a feel good movie!
It sucks
@@vixceous so does your mother but we dont say it
@@astrangeviking1742 maybe but Sandler sucks MORE 😂
@@vixceous I hope your day/week gets at least a little bit better. Keep pushing through, working, and you’ll get where you wish to be.
@@billycherokee7630 Um... thanks? But I'm good. I just don't like any Sandler films. They are too sexist/racist for my taste 😊
“He doesn’t play underdogs, he plays champions that are overlooked.” Goddamn Brendan Frasier is the best. That fits Adam Sandler perfectly.
I was just gonna comment that , Brendan Fraser correctly recognised that
Respect 2 Adam Sandler
idk, he does play some absolute losers
@@JBackkkkk But that girl implying he played loser characters when they were talking bout hustle type movies for example, is kinda crazy how some woman have 0 empathy...
Brendan Fraser has a very moving story too, idk if that guy made a video about him too
I grew up on his movies. The critics don't understand that not every film has to be a masterpiece. His movies do everything a movie should do and are very easy to watch
Not all movies have to be masterpieces but let’s not jump the gun too much and do like Disney and marvel where they rush out a bunch of half assed movies just to make money
@@ChickenJoe-tq6xd And add woke garbage which then ruins it.
@@mattstrathis4328 Oh no not ~woke garbage~
The critics do understand this, their job is to accolade good movies. If you like sandlers comedies its fine, you are allowed to.
@@ChickenJoe-tq6xd haven't been watching those movies for years. Who even watches them? 😂
Bro made me cry over Adam Sandler - amazingly well done. I will never think of him the same way
Hey if you cried over this just shows you're an empath and value what really matters :) love above all amigo !! everything follows you when you follow your self
Had me in tears at the end there. It's always a heartwrencher when other industry veterans are singling you out specifically for your hard work. Steve Buscemi's line was really touching. Great video piece Dodford!
i used to have a stone heart. since my dad died 4 years ago I can't stop crying at anything slightly emotional. even ridiculous things like a dog helping a baby deer lol. sorry to unload
@@mowvu5380 hey man emotions are cool, nothing wrong with getting in touch with them, letting them out and getting to know yourself better. thanks for sharing
the quality of this video was unreal. and you didn’t even commentate, you let adam tell his own story. amazing work
Lmao he did commentate
He didn’t watch the full video
Agree to agree. The quality of this comment is unreal.
@@TheRareJokerrr he literally did do you have hearing problems
@@allthingsminifig9263 I’m saying the guy that left the comment didn’t watch the full video. Because there is clearly commentary. But yeah I do hearing problems.
I think one film of Adam Sandler’s that is constantly overlooked, is Click. His acting towards the end of the film is a real tearjerker.
If I recall this is late in a string of largely forgettable comedies he was in. I do remember his performance being particularly good late in the film. I think there were a lot of movies from that timeframe that didn't get mentioned at all.
It’s good but the gimmick of it all being a dream just ruins the whole thing. There was no need for it
I cried
@@raccoonman4691 Nah I liked it, made it possible for an upbeat ending. In the end, it was more so a comedy.
my thoughts!
Sure some of his movies are cheesy but he's still one of the GOATs, a standup guy, great parent, and I can personally attest that movies like Happy Gilmore had me cracking up as a kid. It's also how I bonded with my mom's best friend's daughter, we loved watching his movies and cracking up/mimicking them together. She's still my best friend to this day and I'm 34.
I lived in China for almost 20 years. Every semester I would show Happy Gilmore to my university classes just for the heck of it, to give them a break for one class. They loved it, each and every class loved it. I've seen it so many times now I don't love it anymore 🤣
It never gets old! 😀
Will always be a classic
Adam Sandler is truly one of the rare down to earth good guys in the mess of Hollywood, simply a lovely guy.
Except for the fact that it’s probably a money laundering scam sure
@@virtueofabsolution7641 money laundering is for money you got from illegal activities, being an actor isn't illegal
Except for the fact he loves his 'xpizza' parties 🤨
@@Mister_NO. yeah when I saw that I knew what it meant and I've never looked at him the same. Even watching this, it bothers me
@@Mister_NO.what is that?
The way Adam publicly shows his family such love and admiration is beautiful.
I love how even in his marriage photo he's being funny and his wife even is laughing
...but for me, its still ain't reason to like his monoton bad acting movies! Same with Ben Stiller....Sacha Baron Cohen... and some other 🔯 actors...
@@BARON.SAMEDI.incredibly based
@@BARON.SAMEDI.when it comes to jewish people why do non-jewish people always focuses on jewish people being jewish? I've never understand that
@@BARON.SAMEDI. I think it's better that you can seperate the art from the artist. In this case for Adam Sandlers, it's reverse where the art is bad, but the artist is a down-to-earth guy. I am aware that most of his films are cheesy and hit-and-miss, but it's hard to hate Adam Sandler as a person.
I'm missing how this is a paradox and not just Adam's life
yeah i got abut 8 minutes in and realized nothing about this video is a paradox lol
The creator doesn't understand what a paradox is. Just a clickbait title.
It’s the paradox of critics vs fans. The paradox of what people consider to be typical Hollywood stars (egotistical a holes) vs what Adam Sandler seems to be (a down to earth and genuine person). A paradox of a comedian/comedic actor vs a serious actor. There are plenty of paradoxes to consider.
Thank you@@hawk622
Ikr
This man is insanely humble and amazing! His movies made my whole childhood great and I hope he knows he is loved by millions of people!
He seems so genuinely wonderful and yet insecure about his work, which makes him even more genuine in my opinion. People say he can’t act, I believe acting is only good if there’s a genuineness behind it and that’s what he has and that’s what everybody else envies.
Adam once said he isn't really an actor. He just goes out and tries to be himself. It's why so many of his characters seem similar. The best actors don't have to pretend what they are feeling or portraying. They just do it because they have felt it, and its familiar. Maybe the reason people don't think he can act is because he isn't acting. He's just repeating what he knows from his life, and people are so used to seeing someone "acting" like they understand those feelings...when someone comes along who isn't acting, but feeling those feelings, they get confused.
He absolutely can act amazingly he just does absolutely awful movies, uncut gems tho fucking blew me away when I saw it
He's a great actor imo
Good point about the genuineness, I completely agree.
Anybody who has seen Uncut Gems knows for a fact that he can act
Adam's poise while people are trying to shame him is incredible. Truly a class act as a human being.
I'm very impressed by the resolve and passion it took to ignore harsh criticism for decades.
@@nezar-6889 right? bigger careers have been ruined from less!!
Reminds me of Mr. Beast, he gets criticized for doing something good
@@diegobordones2106 No doubt, he dragged all his SNL buds through the trenches, to make sure they had a job.
"I'll teach you how to laugh all the way to the bank" A highly funny, while also polite way to tell people to fuck off. Damn
The fact he wanted to be people that made his dad happy made me feel a plethora of emotions I need to explore this convept
Yall know what makes Adam so great ? obviously his values and love for his family and friends. but the fact that he's always bringing up people with him and giving everybody their credit he shows 0 signs of etitlement, gives his crew credit and is just the most grateful human being ever :) Wanna be like Sandler do what sandler does, love unconditionally !!!
Watching his early movies was some of the only times my family could be around each other without screaming or fighting. This was amazing, thanks!
Real
100% agree. My siblings and I legit bonded over Billy Madison when we were kids and each of us still quote it to each other to this day.
Same.
That is correct
Same😂
real tears over here. I feel like he’s one of those actors who nobody realizes is important until too late. I was raised on his movies while simultaneously being told he wasn’t funny! Talk about a paradox. Regardless, he has made me laugh and cry. So I will sit here and cry shamelessly. Love this man
I have always loved his movies. Some of his movies are not that funny, others are hilarious. I like his earlier work more.
Fax
Same here! I’ve always admired him ever since I was a kid watching bedtime stories and other movies haha
@@gatchrocks The Paradox is that as a kid you have little to no agency regarding the sort of media you're exposed to, thus; the one's showing them the movies are also the ones claiming that they're not that great. Anyway Adam Sandler became undeniably brilliant to my mind after I watched Uncut Gems for the first time, good to see that he's such a sweetheart in his other media appearances as well :)
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Never thought I'd tear up to a video about Adam Sandler, but a ton of respect for this man, that only grew learning so much more about him
Adam is a gem. Inside and out he seems genuine and there is something so pure about him wwnting to be a comedian like the those who mada his dad happy and laugh. I'm sure so many of us have wonderful, happy memories tied to Adam's movies, they bring a comfort. Lots of nights I put then on just to relax and sleep. 😊
A polished gem
a cut gem (hes jewish)
I used to be critical of Sandler when I was younger too. But I realized some things as I got older. I realized that he was just interested in doing what he loved. What he wanted. And I think that is what confused people about him, his authenticity. He wasn't afraid to fail, he just tried things and had fun regardless of the outcome and he's always been so open to opportunities, without losing himself in the process. I have major respect for him.
@the boogey man what
None of that matters if the product he puts out is shit. If his work makes people unhappy he should stop.
@@Hello-no7gm or you could just not watch his movies lol you sound like he out here forcing people to tune it to his movies lmao
@@Hello-no7gm you know man sometimes trying to please people and live up to some arbitrary standard is what makes people unhappy. you sound very concerned with end results. maybe take a look inward.
@@Hello-no7gmno one can make everyone happy, there will always be an opposition.
Ive never understood some of the hate Adam received by the media. Was it because he wasn’t Hollywood looking? Hollywood material? Not fitting in as Hollywood actor? Adam is my hero. He is so humble and generous.
He's a punchbag for all self-important failed would-be actors turned movie critics.
Because he’s a good guy. But half his movies are good and yet the other half is physically painful to watch.
@@dwightkurtschruteiii4491 Very true but he loved doing them and has no regrets. He cares only about enjoyment and entertainment for himself and others around him. Truly a legend.
Critics don’t consider the type of person just their work. Most of his is dreadful. I only watch him if he’s in someone else’s picture. He does decent work then.
adam is evidence that a good director can celebrate someones image, their identity, their personality, their lived experience- and express it artistically. american media employed adam sandler as their routine court jester, but the safdie brothers painted him like jan matejko painted stańcyzk. no matter where he was, the guy lived his art and there is somrthing admirable about that, and theres no harm in being grateful that we got to share in someones story in that way.
Love or hate his movies no one can argue Adam is a sweet, caring dude
Bro I had KZhead autoplay on my tv. Went to sleep and woke up with this on thinking I was watching a cable documentary. This is so well edited. Never been so intrigued by a documentary before. Keep it up man!
As an 80’s child, I’ve long felt like Adam Sandler was misunderstood and maligned by modern audiences. Winning the 90’s makes it damn certain the 2010’s and 20’s are going to tear you to shreds, but somehow this guy just keeps on doing his thing. What a heartwarming and touching examination of his life. It’s like I knew I liked the guy even if not all his movies are for me, and here you showed me in great detail why that was warranted. Thanks! You’re a truly gifted presenter
I was born in 2000 and I was raised off of his movies and still find joy in his classics but also I find myself watching new movies just cuz he's in them I could never understand why my generation doesn't have the same love for him
He's always been liked by the same people. He has always had a niche in audiences heart. Critics opinions, however, tend to be those history remembers. He always gives 110% and sometimes its someone trying to hard to make that happen. But still, when you are at the lowest points in your life, even his 'worst' films will cheer you up.
The problem with sanders is that he didn't really grow up from the nineties. The times changed, humour changed. But Adam didn't. That's why his comedies don't work anymore
@@sudanemamimikiki1527 not everyone cares about PC. PC is also not something that’s unique today, it is a trend that comes and goes. so the beginning of his career was during a less-PC more-callous time period, leading into a super sensitive polarized one. You used to be able to joke about anything and not have people immediately assume you’re a horrible person. I look forward to a time when people aren’t side eyeing each other suspiciously, waiting with their fingers crossed for someone to break the rules so they can rev up their outrage motors to pretend like they’re above being an idiot or something /rant
Background music in the beginning was terrible
I never expected a 20 minute mini-doc about Adam Sandler would hit me so hard but I was actually sobbing at the end. Great video!
you cried
same... didn't think I'd cry over this video when I clicked on it.
No you weren’t
Guess thats why its called paradox.
You didn't sob, Shut-up
I love all of Adam Sandler's movies, his stand up comedy, and his years on SNL. Thank you Adam Sandler for making this world a better place. Your fans love you and appreciate you. ❤❤❤❤
Even with no friends in real life, I felt like I had a friend in the TV I have loved Adam Sandler since the first time I saw him in the waterboy, and I hope one day I get to meet him, to shake his hand and thank him for helping me in my life, bringing me laughter and smiles in the most dark times of my life. A man that I’ve never met is definitely my role model.
I think we all love Adam so much because we can relate to him so much. He seems normal. He doesn't try to portray this person he's not. He's just him & that's why we'll always support him.
He seems normal? Why because he makes movies that cater to the every day working man? He's very much not normal like the rest of us.
How tf does he seem normal?
@@saberswordsmen1 True that
Haha average man lookin like a 6 but in every movie his wife or girlfriend is an 11 out of 10
@@saberswordsmen1 Yes, very normal if you think the world revolving around you, you being always right and a wonderful woman falling for a disgusting self-centered imbecile is normal.
To me Adam is one of those guys we “grew up with” through media. I can’t imagine thinking badly about him. At the end of the day he grave great times and is tied to many great memories. Adam Sandler a gift to those that enjoy his work that he’s given us. All about team Sandler. 🤙
i feel exactly the same, all of his films were my childhood
@@theking1ne can’t help but love em. 🤙
I don’t think any of us are ready for if he ever passes away 😢
this man is a living legend, period. He brought me so many laughs during my childhood.
Adam Sandler is truly one of the greatest actors I've seen on screen and as a person, seen so many stories of him just being genuinely fun and kind with people. I grew up watching a lot of his movies, happy gilmore and grown ups will always be up there for me, he deserves all the praise and love he gets
The love Adam has for his family and his daughters is so moving and inspiring. They truly have one of the best dads out there.
It's probably in large part because he had caring and supportive parents himself. It's really sad how rare that seems to be. Most people I know have severe mental issues from the way their parents treated them.
@@screwyourhandle Excellent point. I believe it is easier to give a lot of love, if you are recieving a lot of it yourself, especially early on. That base in life is the best and most important thing to give to children. I've had the fortune of experiencing it myself and now I try to give it to others whenever I can. No matter how hard I try, I never seem to run out. The importance of being a loving parent cannot be understated.
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I may not like his comedy, but he's such an amazing person
also even the most idiotic of his movies have better structure and narratvie than any billion budget movie, thats a fact.
Honestly, I’ve never really been a fan of Adam Sandler’s movies but there’s no denying his impact on our culture. He’s a really terrific guy and a positive influence off the screen and I’m glad he’s around and receiving recognition for his accomplishments.
Even the drama ones? Just curious here
@@miloufromsaigon reign over me was incredible
tbh you can keep your opinion hahaha adam sandler is such a good actor
Not going to lie he has always been top 3 for me. Idc what anyone says. I just enjoy everything he does
@@user-pm4nq7id5b silencing opinions you don’t agree with. Nice.
An inspiration. He didn’t lose sight, even when many didn’t appreciate him
“i wanna be like that guy. he’s making my dad happy” the way i got angry at my father for not being present
Adam is like the Thomas Kinkade of acting. Hated by his contemporary critics but beloved by the everyman. Thank you for the decades of laughs Adam!
That’s a (unintentional I’m sure) big insult to Adam. He can act dramatically quite well. Thomas Kinkade is an absolutely terrible artist with no artistic vision, substance, or creativity
@@RG_Eph That comment was no way a reflection of skillset, but perception and ability to connect to the masses.
@@RG_Eph Thomas Kinkade is artistic, but he's pretty much of a terrible person if you know his background. I don't know what's wrong about painting cozy cabins at the snow, so I think you are proving the OP's point here.
Oh honey no 😬 you should look more into him, he is NOT anything like Adam Sandler and he certainly isn't beloved by this consumer.
@@RG_Eph Yeah nah, you're the exact kind of person OP is talking about. You just dislike the guy's art style, and have to make up other reasons like it lacking "vision" or "substance" or "creativity". Happy, cozy art is not automatically worse art. What you COULD say is that Thomas Kinkade was an absolutely terrible *person*. But that has nothing to do with his art.
It's great seeing Adam Sandler getting the recognition he deserves
Like he didn’t? 😂
@luffyd.monkey6367 right? Its like not to be a prick... we all love and respect him... but he's not exactly an underapreciated unkown artist 😂
@@heckinharvey For awhile it was cool to hate on Sandler, and saying you liked him was like saying you liked Nickleback. At this point it seems like the tide has turned
@@kylelaforest9919 i think many people myself included just kind of grew out of his style of comedy. Then you kinda go full circle and enjoy it again out of nostalgia 😅
He's been one of the most popular actors for decades
This is one of the most well made and produced youtube video i have seen and i know that this guy is just going up from here. Hats of man.
I grew up with his movies, and i loved his movies and roles so much that just seeing his face made me happy. I hope he knows how much he’s adored, he made me smile and laugh so much and i wish him all the happiness in the word.
What people failed to recognize is that Adam Sandler didn’t break from the backlash because he did his movies out of passion and not out of an inability to do something else. Kudos to the video sharing the near entirety of the context behind an actor many will celebrate and remember fondly.
*Pa$$ion
Nah he made them for money because they were making him millions. I'm pretty sure he knew they were trash himself. If he had passion he would star in more serious roles, something he clearly has talent for
@@tmsplltrs Being talented at something doesn't mean you should have passion for it. He said it himself that serious roles drained him and that he didn't want to do too many of them. But to correct you about the money part, dramas make more money then comedies, if he was truly only doing it for the money he would have stopped making comedies after people kept saying his movies were bad
Indeed 👍🏻
Sandler is a talentless greedy Jew who got where he was via Jewish nepotism in Hollywood. Nothing more nothing less. He made them for money lmao. Passion? What passion? The movies he got big off it were universally known as pathetic.
Uncut gems is one of the weirdest movies to get snubbed from almost every big award nomination. It's got universal praise from critics and audiences across the board. Rave reviews about the story, directing, acting, editing. It's scores on Rotten and Meta are 91 which is crazy high, especially for meta. It garnered a large cult following pretty much immediately, with celebs even congratulating Adam and the directors on such an achievement. And yet not a single Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG, nomination. Absolutely wild. The directors also did the movie Good Time, which also received universal praise but once again, not a single nom. It just seems strange. I wonder if they have enemies or something involved in these award shows.
I know what a missed opportunity. That movie is one of the best movies ever made.
Its primarily because of Sandler's reputation, a lot of Academy think they're "too good" for his low-brow comedies (and to be honest, some of them are truly awful). Its the same reason Eddie Murphy lost the Oscar for Dreamgirls, because the Academy couldn't get over Norbit. It does suck, but Sandler did get a SAG nom for Hustle, and he's got another movie coming out soon with the guys who made Uncut Gems, so I think he'll get nominated for (and maybe even win) an Oscar at some point in his life. He certainly deserves it.
i’ve wondered about this too. maybe their day will come, but by that time, i’ll be saying, “yeah yeah, they should’ve won that for good time.” so, oh well
Award shows are a corporate circle jerk. Nowadays they mean nothing. Be happy that the movie got such immense praise, as that much is enough.
Maybe Adam simply wont sell himself out to the big guys behind the scene, to get a reward/nomination... Let this sink in: actors who NEVER went to an acting school/school of the arts got 10 times more fame than Adam: Brad Pit, Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lawrence, Jim Carrey etc, and yet Adam who did, barely got any recognition at all... Call me a conspiracy theorist, but if this makes sense to you, I have no words...
This guy made me laugh so hard, and it's so much harder than to get some tears from a movie. And he seems really a nice guy.
this was a masterclass in editing and it moved me deeply. thank you.
This needs to play at the Cinema before I watch a Blockbuster movie. It's that good!
Should play before any future happy madison production
Daaaaankie Ofense. True story
Are there Blockbuster movies anymore?
a great way to gain hate
It is almost as good as his tribute to Chris Farley.
This is the first video I’ve seen on this channel and I love that he let the story tell itself. It wasn’t just stealing footage and talking over it. It was done amazingly
It's my first watch from this channel as well and I immediately had to jump to the comment section afterwards to check if anyone mentions this. Great editing skills. Not many people are able to tell stories like this, from already broadcasted material, without giving comments themselves. And I feel like there was not a single comment after the advertisement.
It really feels like a video by an official publication with the editing.
Adam is probably the most amazing man in hollywood. sure he deserves his fair share of criticism like all actors in the spotlight ex: jack and jill wasnt too tasteful. But he is the most amazing and wholesome man with a heart of gold, I feel like hes probably the only man in hollywood who has never been in a genuinely bad controversy, if not any controversies at all. The most pure and unproblematic man ever fr. Love him w all my heart and soul and he deserves to absolute best
I loved every second of this documentary, thanks for creating such a gem Dodford 🥰
The thing I think that gets overlooked is that even though all his movies are silly and a little slapstick, they all have really serious undertones and usually have a really deep, tear jerking moment or two
Yes! I think that's a tough balance actually but he pulls it off.
I cried at the end of a "Click" movie.. just saying..
@@alekpantarei8148Same, even though i know it's not the best movie ever made, it just something about that movie that personally really hits deep in my heart
@@alekpantarei8148 Yeah, that ending brought me to tears, it was heartbreaking.
Yea bc no one who watches his movies have noticed that..
That Uncut Gems is a cracking film. Sandler wipes the floor with most "serious" actors when given a strong written role.
Literally did you see Chris Pratt in guardians 3? Man was over here trying to sound like an anime character 💀💀
Man Uncut Gems was absolute fire I enjoyed every second of watching that character
@@mushy-mars I blame the directors. The character dialogue in most recent marvel movies is atrocious.
@@hangry3102 gotg 3 is top 5 marvel movies
same thing goes with punch ddrunk love tbh
The ending was very touching, almost got me in tears, I wish all the best for Adam as he deserves all the best for being such a genuine person!
This was artful and beautiful! Impressive story telling. You made me respect Adam Sandler even more. Super compelling!
His humour is not my cup of tea, but this is genuinely touching. He's seems like an amazing human
His Happy Madison movies with his style of humor def not my thing either but I respect him just using the movies as business excuses to go around with friends in cool places lol. Think other writers and directors know how to work with him super well in both comedy and tragedy. Uncut Gems for example has funny moments but it's really fucking depressing, sometimes because the guy he's playing is bonkers. Not in the usual Sandler sense but the actor is used flawlessly
Have you watched click
@@esotericslayer6004yes tuff asl
Even some of Sandler's cheesier movies have enduring moments that stick with me. I can't think about Click without tearing up because it reminds me so much of the shaky relationship with my own father, and as we struggle to find common ground as father time passes us by. Sandler will forever be one of the greats and one of the most underrated drama actors
Click was the first movie that ever made me cry, Sandler is really underrated
@@nos4me It's also a really powerful and totally universal theme. A lot of us could wish we had a clicker and could fast forward moments (such as your job), and yet when we see that power abused it causes us to worry that we're wasting our lives. It's a pretty good movie and get me at the end, too. It should have been more popular.
Click is one of his best. Fantastic concept and it had some real wisdom.
My dad only had three movies on DVD growing up and we rotated them- I grew up on Waterboy and never even realized all the hate he received. I have always adored Adam Sandler and everyone I have seemed to talk to feels the same way?! This video was amazingly crafted and I didn’t know I could love him more but I certainly do! Awesome upload
I really really love when people take a chance on type cast actors and put them in a different role. It's so refreshing to see them do something different and I'm sure it feels great to the actor as well.
There’s no paradox, but it started with a good family, then continued with hard work and dedication, and ended with commitment to family and friends. An excellent example of how to be successful.
Exactly. Good video but shit title.
Exactly, no paradox. Huge difference from a BIOGRAPHY
Mainly his brother always believing in him and encouraging him to stick at comedy
Yeah but the word paradox gets click bait viewers
The paradox is how an original and great actor is seen as a bad actor by many.
I think that the thing about Adam is that he's very wholesome, not necessarily super funny, but his humor is very chill and I feel good while watching it
His movies always feel like it’s him and his friends hanging out, which is pretty much what they are. Lol
Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore were HILARIOUS if you were a young kid/teen when they came out in the 90s. ..and that nostalgia is why I've continued watching his movies over the years even though they aren't really up to my standards as far as comedy. I can watch a newer Sandler movie, not laugh out loud once, and still enjoy myself. I just like the guy.
@@kyleolin3566 The first Grown Ups movie will always have a special place in my heart, because it felt so genuine. Just a bunch of dads having a blast filming goofy stuff. I will always enjoy it.
I will never forget when I was in a really rough period of my life coming out of a bad breakup with pizza in my right hand and ice cream in my left and he really blew me away with his heartbreaking performance in "Reign over me". I had been trying to make myself cry for some time since its important for people to vent but I was having a hard time with it but this had me literally sobbing for 2 hours.
It was a great performance by Adam. I went to theater and saw it and was very impressed by his performance.
this whole video is like the beginning of a documentary and I like it, it's efficient
The man simply refuses to go Hollywood and that’s why his story is so charming
Bro honestly your clip selection is 10/10, you barely have to do any voiceover because the story is perfectly curated by the clips and scenes, another banger documentary 🔥🔥
thank you man! glad you recognised the work that goes in to eradicating expositional VO
Looks like AI did this Video and thats why there are many parts without comments
@@tomasterful deffs not
@@tomasterful I think you are vastly overstating the abilities of AI right now
@@tomasterful tell me you're an idiot without telling me you're an idiot
I grew up with him on my TV and I love him so much. Love all his movies too. Thanks for everything, Adam.
I love Adam Sandler, I enjoyed this a bunch thank you
who the freak is melt 🤔
I read this as I am Adam Sandler, I enjoyed this a bunch thank you
@@imgonnacream sort of guy that brain damages children with his videos
Most normal adam sandler enjoyer
Probably the guy this channel paid to spam his video with bot comments
When he talks about his dad it just gets me because my dad is everything to me and he's getting older. What a great video. No commentator, just letting Adam's story play out.
Just cherish the time you have with your dad I lost my dad in 2018 it would have been his 88th birthday yesterday but still there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him
@@joestiff3689 my condolences ❤️ wish you a healthy life
My dad never came back with the milk :(
Adam is definity funny, and obviously a good actor based on his versatility. Will always be in my top 5 favorites of all time.
This video really brought to light how much I under appreciate Adam. I’ve seen most of his movies and although for most of them I would agree with the critics (for better or worse), watching them has always brought some form of joy. Whether it was watching them with my friends at a sleepover and getting a few good chuckles, or genuinely engulfed in the emotion of the story, deep down his movies provided a feeling of comfort and will always give me sense of nostalgia.
Adam might just be my favorite actor, his comedies are absolute classics, his dramatic acting abilities are phenomenal, and on top of that he’s just a genuine guy. No smoke and mirrors putting on a face for the public. He’s just a guy, an amazing one at that. I have nothing but respect and admiration for him and I wish more actors would be like him.
Adam is so down to earth, like starting a company just to keep his best friends all together, and doing films with them just for fun and cos he can rather than to make money. His love for his parents makes him truly appreciate the family he has at the moment and they're gonna grow up saying how amazing a dad he was
his production company is just a giant scam to benefit his clique while pumping out garbage for the masses. Very jewish
Kept seeing this popping up in my suggestions, I'm glad I finally watched it, very well done, very touching especially at the end. Thank you for this. Subbed
OMG every now and then we go down the KZhead rabbit hole and land on a gem. This was superb.
Adam is one of the small handful of celebrities I would actually care if they were in the same room as me. As a 90s kid we love ya adam regardless if your films are doing well or not.
I met him at a Starbucks in California. He's a real nice guy.
Goddamn that part around 5 minutes really hit hard. I literally just lost my dad today and he’s right, anyone who still has a dad better spend as much time with him as possible
I'm so sorry to hear you lost your dad. It's such a hard loss. I lost mine 8 years ago to cancer and I miss him every single day. The algorithm of life will bring you to healing things, like it did to this video, when you really need it, just remember to look for them! Again, my genuine sympathies go out to you. 🤍
I lost both my parents 6 months ago. It’s not easy man, keep your head up and keep moving forward. Any chance you can talk about them take it, to strangers, to friends, anytime you get reminded of them and have an ear to listen talk about them. It’s okay to be mad, sad, scared, lonely, uncertain, wanting to run away from life, and any emotion you may feel. It’s all valid and it all has a purpose. For your sake and theirs, don’t turn to substance abuse. It’s okay to have a few drinks or whatever your vice is, but don’t let it consume you. Make decisions that they would be proud of, and that make you proud of who you are. Give yourself time too, I would recommend not making any rash decisions like getting a new job, moving to a new town, breaking up with a partner, or anything like that. Give yourself atleast 6 months before you make any major decisions like that and communicate with the people you care about. Idk what to do myself but I can tell you that you’re not alone. You lost a father, or people lost a husband, son, friend, cousin, coworker, or whatever capacity they knew them in and you’re not the only one feeling pain. Let it out into the world and heal.
Very sad to hear, I hope you can find some peace. The only positive thing I can think of, is that the memories that will make you feel sorrow now, will slowly but surely change. There will always be some amount of sorrow, but the joy of those memories will slowly come back as well. I wish you all the strength and courage for the future.
Oh man I am so sorry. I lost my dad when I was 12 and it really is the worst. I do wish more than anything I had gotten to spend more time with him and would have loved to have known him in my late teens or early twenties even because I would've gotten to appreciate him as a true friend then rather than just an adult father figure. I'm 37 now and my mom is my best friend, and I can only imagine my dad would've been too. I hope you are able to rest and allow yourself time to heal during this difficult time. Remember you can still talk to him, whether you believe in that type of stuff or not. Sometimes it just helps to say something out loud even if you aren't expecting an answer back.
Damn. My condolences to all of you. Both of my folks are still around but my dad isn’t well. It’s one of those things that will just keep getting worse and worse and honestly, it’s getting pretty hard to deal with. I hope we can all stay strong for them.
Thank you for making me see this man in another way. I never knew much about him and never much liked his movies but he seems like a gem of a person.
Beautiful homage to a beautiful human. Loved this. Teared up a bit. It is wonderful to find that there is so much to appreciate in the people in this planet.
Adam Sandler is a legend to me. He makes shitty silly movies and knows it but doesn't care because he just wants to have fun with his friends and make things that are fun for him and his fans. That on top of his incredible performances in punch drunk love and uncut gems, he's that dude. Great video
10:54 onwards immediately contradicts this, and from the sounds of it, he became a comedian to make his dad happy. A bit earlier he said that he said he loved the comedians his dad would show them, and Adam wanted to be just like them because they were making his dad happy and he wanted to make his dad just as happy too.
@@cptbaker good point. Him and his dad's relationship seemed wholesome
I didn't see Meyorowitz Stories, but Uncut Gems is the movie that reversed my opinion of Adam. I'm in no hurry to watch his 90s comedies, but I will *never* be disparaging about his acting again.
Calling his work shitty movies is just unfair, I think "Click" is one of the greatest movies has ever made.
@@advancedmonkey7702 I mean to be fair. Adam does make fun of his own movies as well. Doesn't mean he doesn't love them still.
You can tell through Sandler's acting that he understands the human condition - his characters often call it like it is. Even with his more serious roles, the characters portray the reality of the broken or cheated man and how it often happens in real life.
I have loved Adam Sandler since Mixed Nuts in 1994. I am an old lady with a 7th grade boy's sense of humor. I also see his humanity. Love this man.
That bit with his dad got me right in the feels
I think that's why he did that movie Click. Another film that got dogged in the reviews but I found it to be rather enjoyable. It's both comdedic and tragic, both sides of the traditional theatre play. I recommend watching it if not seen yet.
@@DrWongburger The scene where he is screaming for his son in the rain. That shit hit me when I was really young. When my own father was still alive. I'm terrified to watch that movie because of that one scene. Hits me heavy. Sandler is amazing at those comedic tragedies.
@@DrWongburgerHenry Winkler as his dad was so perfect and also really emotional!
that click scene always makes me cry
@DrWongburger I hadn't watched Click since I was a kid, so I forgot all about the sad parts. Then during covid my roommate and I watched it and we were both crying like babies by the end
I’m literally BAWLING at 5 am on a Wednesday morning watching this. This was beautiful, thank you for sharing your work. He’s such an incredible man.
watching this RN at 3am and I've made up my mind to visit my mom and dad tomorrow after work
Thursday morning for me.
same here lol
Lmao...kleenex box in tow! 😂😢❤
@@GrillaStyle It's too late I've already found your address, I'm on my way to their house now with military class weaponry
I grew up with his movies and I love him and what is he doing. I rewatch his comedies because in all these years he is the only one that matches my type of jokes. I cried like a little baby when I heard that people are hating on him. I hope he is happy and healthy with his family because he deserves it. God bless him.❤
great work on this documentary man. Kept me thoroughly interested and you made me respect Adam Sandler a little bit more than I already did.
Uncut Gems was such a masterpiece. The anxiety it gives. The chaotic nature throughout the entire film. I really enjoy the Safdie Brothers and I really enjoy Adam. Such a brilliant movie.
The ending sealed the deal for me, so original, that ending hit me in the face, like life, totally unexpected, so fucking real.
@@FlunchzProductionZ ending was terrific man!
honestly I thought he was just an overrated comedy actor until watching uncut gems. Now… I dont know, now I just wish that his potential was fully utilized by more scripts
I hate that movie so much but ok its subjective ig
@@user-vr8fs8gg6h honestly, everyone I know either absolutely loves it or can’t stand it at all. Haven’t heard anyone say “oh it was okay”
Adam is an excellent actor, not just because I am a huge fan, but because he excels in what his movies set out for. The perfectly fit trash humor in grown ups, the comedic drama in Hustle, the struggle in uncut gems. I am truly inspired by him and happy to say he is one of my idols.
@Angry pillow He literally listed why they're different in their own ways. Are you dense?
@@angrypillow3915 His movies being vast and varied is exactly why most of his movies are the same. It makes sense if you don't think about it
Genuinely, this is the most touching thing I've seen all year. I want to stalk Adam Sandler so I can give him a great big hug and tell him he's incredible. No one embodies the word mensch like Sandler does.
your editing is phenomenal, keep up the good work!
I can't tell you how many times I watched Bedtime Stories as a kid. It was a big chunk of my childhood, and I thank Sandler for that. Wouldn't be the same movie without him.
"as a kid"... it came out 2008... Fuck I'm getting old.
Oh my god I forgot about that movie!!
I watched it just the other night lol, love that movie one of my favorite sandler flicks
My kids love it
@@YehNahYehAyyright bro. Came out when I was in high school. Now I got four kids
For me he's always just felt super endearing, like your cool uncle or family friend. Maybe a little too blunt or rough around the edges but you know he's got a great heart and always puts a smile on your face
I can't believe this video has over 4 milion views but barely 100.000 likes! This is amazing, I've always loved Adam Sandler and every single one of his films, I love this type of extremely stupid but hilarious and entertaining films! He has all of my respect. We love you Adam! You're an extremely talented actor and a wonderful person! I wish you only the best!
An absolutely incredible video about one of my favorite actors. Top notch.
There is nothing in this world that can replace renting an Adam Sandler family comedy from the dvd store in the 2000s going to your friends or girlfriends place, ordering a pizza and watching the movie. Adam Sandler is engraved in my heart like the cool uncle of the family! And how amazing was he in uncut gems and hustle recently?
Hustle was amazing dude one of my favorites
For real though. About 20 years ago, my life consisted entirely of jumping bikes/RC cars, lots of meaty toppings on pizza, and Adam Sandler. I even had an action figure of "Goat Boy" from SNL, and heard rumors around my hometown of Brockton that his grandparents had a house on the west side. Lol. Simpler times.
Yeah he was great in uncut gems
My family thought he was always hilarious and his comedy has aged pretty well compared to literally 97% of comedians out during his time because he was always making fun of himself instead of consistently punching down like everyone else in the 90’s
Maybe his comedy was already bad in the past, but it definitely has not aged well either. Have you seen any of them recently? It's hard to make it 2 minutes. It's shocking that a grown man can just act like a mentally challenged baby, with all the grace and talent of literally any human being ever to live who has acted "goofy", and become a Hollywood mega ultra super star known around the globe, with hundreds of millions of dollars. It really is about striking it lucky; most of these celebrities are not special in the slightest.
Maybe it was. That’s the good thing about art, once it’s out there-to each his own.
@@HuckleberryHimgrow a sense of humor😊
@@sberOntrO Lol, I find plenty of things funny, just not middle-aged men acting like full on r*tards while talking about poop and farts and balls.
@@HuckleberryHim Ayo Vegan Guy, go to donate to Bernie, he wants to get your mon.. eh get president.
The man has grit, bless him, he will continue to thrive as he continues to put full effort into his opportunities
Adam Sandler is my favorite actor of all time. He helped me get through my rough childhood with his comedies and idk how to explain it but his movies inspire me to be like him. Humble, genuine, an actual human being; just an awesome person all around. I would be sad if I never got a chance to meet him before either him or i die. He’s someone I wish I was friends with growing up because life would of been an adventure with what he’s accomaccomplished
He's such a genuine guy. That's why the digs at his movies hurt even more. He really puts a piece of himself out there each time, even if it's just a "silly" movie
He's comedies are silly and simple but I like simple sometimes, simple can be the greatest
Incredible video. The end even moved me to tears. Thanks for sharing.
Me too!🥹
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@@HotMonkeyDik That's not a bot, genius. You'd think you'd be able to tell by the ability to click on a username and check the channel but... Wow! You must not have thought of that. I think you may be a bot.
Same