OK, I'll try to have no spoilers, yet explain thoroughly. First off, be prepared for a ridiculous movie here. My intention for the night was to go see one of the box office hits. My kid wanted to see this flick, so there I was. I am not a "Naked Gun" type of fan. Ten minutes into the flick I was ready to walk out and see if I could sneak into one of the 'better' films ... then something happened. Adam Sandler is what happened. I found myself pulled into the film. There is a key turning point early on where the film changes (trust me, you'll know what I mean, but it's still a ridiculous film all the way through). The first 10 - 15 minutes I was simply watching a dumb movie ... a waste of money, yet it was the beginning that helped pull me in ... don't miss the beginning. If you want realism then you don't want this film. If you want Adam Sandler, you don't want to miss it, but give him a chance! OK, after becoming absorbed, first into his character, then into the overall plot of the film, I began to step back and realize what they are doing here. This is about immigration, this is about racism, this is about people from many cultures together in one country trying to live and make a living together. Underneath all the silliness, the film has plenty of real meaning. I will re-iterate here, the film is stupid ... so stupid you break out laughing. The film is quite dirty for a PG-13. Is that really what it was? I loved the dirty jokes. I loved Adam Sandler. When the movie was ending I was wishing it was longer. I found myself wanting more. I was not sorry one bit I chose Adam Sandler over a trash collector. I give it a 7.
Review of You Don't Mess with the Zohan
