- Anger Management -
Rotten
tomatoes’ summary: After a misunderstanding
aboard an airplane that escalates out of control, the mild-mannered Dave Buznik
(Adam Sandler) is ordered by Judge Daniels (Lynne Thigpen) to attend anger
management sessions run by Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), which are
filled with highly eccentric and volatile men and women. Buddy’s unorthodox
approach to therapy is confrontational and abrasive and Dave is bewildered by
it. Buddy himself has no inner demons since he acts out at every opportunity and
that includes making lewd comments about Dave’s girlfriend Linda (Marisa Tomei)
and goading Dave into confronting every slight, past or present, head-on. Buddy
finally goes too far and Dave must decide whether to crawl back into his shell
or stand up for himself.
Type:
Comedy/Psychology
K’s review
Quickie review:
4/5 stars
This
movie isn’t one that would be known as intellectual, nor would any of the
characters in the movie. The majority of the humor is based on crude and silly
things, such as the word “goosfraba,” a word that helps to calm an angry
person. At times I found myself as annoyed with Doctor Buddy as Dave appears to
be, which I don’t personally enjoy when I watch movies. However, there were
several parts that were hilarious, which make up entirely for annoyances. The
ending is satisfactory, because the main conflict is resolved, but doesn’t
turn out cheesy thanks to the last scene.
Recommended: For most anyone who enjoys comedy, providing they don’t
mind silly, and sometimes a bit childish, humor.
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