Mr. Deeds (2002)

So-so remake.

Mr. Deeds starring Adam Sandler is a very loose remake of the Gary Cooper classic Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. The best thing about this 2002 film is the surprisely great chemistry between Sandler and Winona Ryder. Ryder is such a natural actress, her and Sandler are complete opposites when it comes to acting but their different styles seem to mesh well together (who knew?!). The comedy is a bit forced and contrived but there are some amusing moments, give this quriky film a try. June 28, 2008

EXCUSE ME YOU MEAN - LONG FELLOW DEEDS

I would say it's goofy funny, good movie for the family.
Adam Sandler plays a guy who just inherited 40 million dollars &
Takes his first trip to the BIG APPLE NEW YORK.
While he's there he meets a very fine women play by Winona Ryder.
At first she's goin out with him because her, then she starts to figure out she's falling in love with him.
Before she could tell him the truth he found out she was a reporter,
and almost everything she had told him was a lie.
So Deeds leaves and goes back home, the day they had scheduled a board
For the sale of BLAKE MEDIA Deeds shows back up to give speech about why they shouldn't sale the company.
Then to find out that the butler was actually PRESTON BLAKES son no one had ever been told it was in his Diary.
A his new found son takes over BLAKE MEDIA.
Deeds and his new found love return home to run a pizza parlor.
I rate this movie a 9 from 1to10!! March 28, 2008

Mr. Deeds

This was an entertaining movie with a sound cast. The story didn't quite measure up to the original as the remake, but there were some funny shining moments. While this is supposed to be an Adam Sandler film, John Turturro literally steals the movie. He is hilarious as Emilio Lopez the "sneaky sneaky" butler. This movie showcases his well timed comedic talent. Without his contribution, it would have been just an okay remake of a 1920's classic.
March 22, 2008

There are better comedies out there than this

Adam Sandler was one of those actors who you can just love. I loved him in 50 First Dates and Click for instance. In some of his movies, he's just plain irritating, and not funny. He's in the middle-ish in Mr Deeds.

Mr Deeds is a quaint little movie, featuring Adam as Longfellow Deeds, a guy from a little town (which he's never left), who writes greeting cards poems, and continuously gets rejected by Hallmark. From someone who works with greeting cards, they could have been suitable! He inherits $40 billion, a shocking amount which would make anyone go on a shopping spree, but at the same time, Deeds has his feet firmly on the ground. The amount doesn't phase him in the slightest.

Featuring a host of stars from Peter Gallagher, to Winona Ryder, John Turturro, to Steve Buscemi, and more familiar faces, the stars manage to keep the film upright, and watchable. Yes it's almost instantly forgettable (apart from the character Steve Buscemi plays) as soon as the credits start rolling, and it's typical Adam Sandler nonsensical trash, but at the same time, it's alright. It's watchable. And it has its odd funny moments. I just prefer Click & 50 First Dates. It shows another side of Adam, apart from the funny, goofy guy. March 7, 2008

Mr. Deeds - Review

Longfellow Deeds, a humble guy, inherits controlling interest in a massive media corporation. Deeds starts injecting small-town values into the company with hilarious results! Winona Ryder plays a NY tabloid reporter who's sent undercover to do an exposé on Deeds.

Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, John Turturro; Director: Steven Brill July 23, 2007

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