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Billy Madison (1995)

Adam Sandler (Actor), Darren McGavin (Actor), Tamra Davis (Director) | Rated: PG-13 | Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews) |

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  • Actors: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel
  • Directors: Tamra Davis
  • Writers: Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
  • Producers: Fitch Cady, Jack Giarraputo, Robert Simonds
  • Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: November 17, 1998
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0783229445
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,486 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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For Adam Sandler fans only, this dopey comedy features the former Saturday Night Live star as an overindulged rich guy whose father insists he repeat grades 1 through 12 before taking over the family business. The scenario is perfect for Sandler's infantile leanings (which he has fortunately outgrown in more recent movies), and for the most part the jokes about being too old and too big for the experiment are obvious. Chris Farley and Steve Buscemi turn up in uncredited cameo appearances, but otherwise the film is pretty dismissible, except for those diehards who can't get enough of Sandler. --Tom Keogh

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For Adam Sandler Fans Only, This Dopey Comedy Features The Former Saturday Night Live Star As An Overindulged Rich Guy Whose Father Insists He Repeat Grades 1 Through 12 Before Taking Over The Family Business. The Scenario Is Perfect For Sandler'S Infantile Leanings (Which He Has Fortunately Outgrown In More Recent Movies), And For The Most Part The Jokes About Being Too Old And Too Big For The Experiment Are Obvious. Chris Farley And Steve Buscemi Turn Up In Uncredited Cameo Appearances, But Otherwise The Film Is Pretty Dismissible, Except For Those Diehards Who Can'T Get Enough Of Sandler. --Tom Keogh
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Clompy
Format:DVD
This is still my favorite of all of Adam Sandler's filmefforts. WHY, you ask? Because of it's LACK of a script. This moviedoesn't even try to create substance, character or plot! All it is, is Adam Sandler acting so lovably loopy that you can't help but crack a smile or let out a large guffaw. Sandler's other films (that I DIDN'T like) like "The Waterboy" and "Big Daddy" tried to be sort of serious in some parts and tried to be witty when in fact it wasn't.

"Billy Madison" is all about STUPIDITY. Heck, it's about a 28 year old guy going through grade school! Whatta ya expect, ya know! There are classically hysterical moments:

"O'Doyle rules! " "Shampoo is better! I help clean the hair! Conditioner is better! I make the hair silky and smooth! Oh, really fool! Really! . . .Stop looking at me swan." "No, I will not make out with you! "

And of course, who could forget Steve Buscemi putting on lipstick? Or the late great Chris Farley making out with a penguin. Or those stupid graduation parties! It's so stupid but sooooo funny for some reason. Watch this comedy today. END

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I've read every review of this movie quite thoroughly and I've noticed a common thread in each and every "bad" review given. All of Billy Madison's detractors say that the movie is stupid and childish. I suggest that these people stick to their "The English Patient", and leave this wonderful film alone. The movie's 'stupidity' as critics call it, is actually the essence of it's true genius. Billy Madison is ridiculous, illogical, and downright bizarre, but it is these elements that make this movie the most entertaining film I have ever seen. Sure, there are great, epic, emotional dramas that have the power to move you to tears, and these are exceptional films. Films can also be fun however, and Billy Madison is the most fun you will ever have from simply watching a movie. Doesn't this also make a film great? Why do critics always dismiss films such as these as "immature"? Billy Madison won't make you cry, but Gone With the Wind sure isn't gonna make you laugh either. Both emotions are important, and a film that makes you laugh uncontrollably (which I guarantee this film will) is just as effective as one that makes you weep, or feel warm and fuzzy inside. As far as Sandler's acting chops are concerned, he certainly wouldn't be considered a 'thespian', but his natural appeal is so exceptionally strong that it can carry a movie - he is just that likeable. The man speaks pure gibberish and I laugh my fool head off, this is a talent that no other actor can match. I don't recommend that you see Billy Madison, I insist that you buy it, right now, from Amazon.com. The American Film Institute declared Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" as the greatest film of all time? Just one question: where is the imaginary penguin, Mr. Welles? Where is the imaginary penguin? Peace, I'm outta here!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Early success for Adam Sandler September 24, 2002
Format:DVD
This movie is like -- soo riotously funny. No bearing on relity, but you'll laugh your splitting sides off! See Adam Sandler before he became so well known. His comic genius was already showing big time. As an heir with whacky friends, he has to repeat all grades of school in just a few weeks to convince his dad that he's worthy of his inheritance. And he has a riotous good time in the process. He meets a teacher, Veronica Vaughan, played by Bridgette Wilson. This is her only lead role I know of -- she's such an underrated actress who should have gone big places. See this underrated gem of a comedy!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Watch out for the penguin
Billy Madison is a must for all Adam Sandler fans. You'll never look at a penguin the same again. It's a simple comedy but the solid casting makes it a success. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lisa Herbertson
Disappointed
We have a couple Adam Sandler movies, one of which is "Fifty First Dates". It is a pretty good movie. Read more
Published 13 months ago by DACK01
LOVE IT
BILLY MADISON

Now I know a lot of people that hate this movie but then again I know a lot that love it, I am one of those that loves it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by fmwaalex
Highly entertaining
Adam Sandler is especially funny in this film because he has to encounter new situations. He is forced to go through school again (first through twelfth grade) to show his dad that... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M
Great product for great price
Billy Madison is one of my favorite movies ever! It was so great to purchase such a fun movie so for such a fair price. Now I can enjoy it whenever I want!
Published 16 months ago by Jacob P. Haskel
Billy is immature and unfunny
You'll already know 95% of the movie when you watch the first ten minutes. This is when Billy's father promises him inheritance to his hotel chain if he can sit through grades 1-12... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Incessant Cleaner
My Favorite
I bought this movie ten years ago and its still one of my favorites by far. I loved Adam Sandler back when he was totally crazy!
Published 17 months ago by Frank Hoeft
Funny
Worth watching if youve never seen it. But childish and stupid most of the time. arley has some scenes and his are funny. But there wasnt enough laughter for me to wanna keep it. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David J. Martin
Idiotic
I didn't find any thing funny about this movie. What's funny about looking at dog doo and picking it up. Stupid. 'nough said.
Published 21 months ago by Michele Greene
smooth transaction
product was as stated and it shipped in a timely matter. I will definately do business with you again!
Published 22 months ago by aminers
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