Adam Sandler Is One of the World’s Best Actors, and His New Role Suggests He Finally Realizes It

Last summer, in IndieWire’s review of “The Meyerowitz Stories,” this critic wrote that “It remains hugely frustrating how great Adam Sandler can be when he’s not making Adam Sandler movies.” If it didn’t seem necessary to hash out the distinction between a movie with Adam Sandler, and an Adam Sandler Movie, that’s only because the difference between the two is ridiculously obvious.The former category includes fiercely beloved masterpieces like “Punch-Drunk Love” and “Funny People.” The latter category includes minor crimes against humanity like “That’s My Boy” and “Grown Ups 2.” If you see him in something directed by James L.

Brooks, someone who idolizes James L.

Brooks, or even by someone who’s met James L.

Brooks, then you’re probably watching a movie with Adam Sandler.

If you see him in something that co-stars David Spade, features a scene where Shaquille O’Neal throws someone over a house,

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