Billy Madison

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He's the heir to the Madison Hotel millions but in order to win his father's respect, and his Fortune 500 company, grown-up goof-off Billy must repeat all 12 grades of school - in just 24 weeks! Comedy superstar Adam Sandler stars in this laugh-a-minute hit.
  • Starring: Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald
  • Directed by: Tamra Davis
  • Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes
  • Release year: 1995
  • Studio: NBC Universal
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Synopsis: He's the heir to the Madison Hotel millions but in order to win his father's respect, and his Fortune 500 company, grown-up goof-off Billy must repeat all 12 grades of school - in just 24 weeks! Comedy superstar Adam Sandler stars in this laugh-a-minute hit.
Starring: Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald
Supporting actors: Bridgette Wilson
Directed by: Tamra Davis
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes
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Release year: 1995
Studio: NBC Universal
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for language and crude humor
ASIN: B0018OKR46
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 10, 1995
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for language and crude humor
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures, Robert Simonds Productions
  • Filming Locations: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | Parkwood Estate, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | Stouffville, Ontario, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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“ Adam Sandler is a great actor and is very funny. ” O.L.D.  |  33 reviewers made a similar statement
“ If you like Adam Sandlers stupid roles like i do you will love this movie. ” Lindsay S.  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
“ This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. ” "wellmlynn"  |  35 reviewers made a similar statement
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Madison is simply the greatest film of all time. August 18, 2000
By Jeremy Knight
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?... Read more ›
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I KNOW IT'S DUMB! I KNOW! BUT I LOVE IT ANYWAY! April 4, 2000
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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Early success for Adam Sandler September 23, 2002
By Robyn Jamil-Walid
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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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Well, lookie what we got here. A silly penguin is back again May 7, 2001
A Kid's Review
Format:VHS Tape
This movie is so FUNNY! I've seen it at least 1,000,000 times and I still laugh until I can't breathe every time I watch it. (Well, I did the first time anyway. I was just exaggerating) If anyone has ever so much as chuckled by Adam Sandler's material, you have to see this. I saw it in the TV guide a few years ago and I decided to watch it. I ended up taping it. AND I AM GLAD I DID! The TV version was clean with the bad words replaced with similar clean ones and I have always wondered what he really says. Anyhoo, there's so many parts that make this movie worth watching! It is full of slapstick comedy. Such as...

1) Billy and his goofball friends leaving a bag of burning dog poop on the old man's porch ("Judas Prist, Barbara, it's one of these flaming bags again!")

2) The gay Principal Anderson a.k.a. the Revolting Blob

3) The antics of Billy and his friends when they're drunk like Billy chasing the invisible penguin on his golf kart at the beginning of the movie

4) What Billy does at school. The part with the lunchlady was hilarious. ("Have some more shloppy Joe's!") First grade was the funniest school segment. I like O'doul and his family. They're hilarious when they're always yelling, "O'doul rules!" And, of course, you couldn't make it funnier unless the dad swerves on a sharp turn, causing the car to spin off a cliff, and exploding on impact.

I hope you enjoyed my review...Now if you'll just kindly click 'Yes' under the question below: 'Did you find this review helpful?' :) Thanks for reading this. Now, remember, if you have a bunch of friends over at your house and you're in the mood for some really good comedy, FOR GOD'S SAKE, rent it already!!! Now if you'll excuse me, I need to catch that darn penguin...:0

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Published 1 month ago by James W. Henderson
1.0 out of 5 stars Crap
Send in the Three Stooges...got to be better than this 90 minutes of this crap. I can't believe Sandler found this movie a worthy project, guess its' about the money
Published 1 month ago by Larry S. Klumb
5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
This movie has Been my favorite since i was allittle boy adam sandler is a Good actor and has Been like my best friend
Published 1 month ago by Rauly
3.0 out of 5 stars Movie
It wasn't a bad movie. Definitely one of the early Adam Sandler Movies, which were slightly juvenile, but his more recent movies are much better and more humorous.
Published 2 months ago by Trent
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
i love this movie it was the first that i open and watch if only all guys can be rase up like that and turn around go back to school and find a really hot teacher but thats only a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matthew Royal
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
Classic movie in its own right.. with out Billy Madison, Tommy boy and Black Sheep, my life would be incomplete.
Published 2 months ago by DMonster
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Adam Sandler
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