Most of Adam Sandler’s comedies are films that are made strictly for his diehard fans. It is not like the Uncut Gems actor does not know how to act. It is just most of his films are simply unwatchable. But we have a silly but highly entertaining action comedy for you all. We are talking about Sandler’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008).
The fourth collaboration between Adam Sandler and the director Dennis Dugan revolves around a superhuman counter-terrorist commando, Zohan (played by Sandler), who fakes his own death to do what he does best, and that is to cut people’s hair. He dreams about becoming a quality hairstylist while living his life in the United States.
The film’s premise looks absolutely silly. But trust us, folks! It is a wild ride filled with tons of LOL moments. The mere thought of a Mossad agent turning into a hairstylist seems humourous, which also sets the film apart from conventional comedy projects. Plus, the movie’s action sequences are creative and funny. Apart from Sandler, the rest of the cast, consisting of talents like John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Swardson, Rob Schneider, and Lainie Kazan, looks good too.
You Don’t Mess with the Zohan was a box office success, earning over $204 million globally during its theatrical run. It is also available on Netflix. Stream it now!