Quick Movie Reviews
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3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 11/15/2020
Indescribable in the best possible way, "Punch-Drunk Love" stands out as one of the oddest romances ever made.
Rating of
2.5/4
Camper - wrote on 04/06/2015
So yeah. This was a strange one. I thought it was going to be your typical romantic comedy judging on the cover alone but I was very mistaken. I suppose it was good, in its own way but I doubt I'll ever rent it again. The background noises were extremely unsettling, I'm pretty sure the entire movie was meant to just make you uncomfortable and it worked.
Rating of
3.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 06/11/2012
The story here is basic, lonely guy meets girl and love ensues. It's the presentation, offbeat areas of humor and characters that makes this film much more interesting. Sandler surprises with a performance that is both hostile and sweet.
Rating of
4/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 05/07/2012
Though not as hardhitting as Magnolia or There Will Be Love, I still love PT Anderson and the way he is able to plumb the depths of the human experience through dark comedy and visceral performances. Adam Sandler gives his (only?) and best dramatic performance and knocks it out of the park. Weird and unsettling, but worthwhile.
Rating of
4/4
Armando Sanchez - wrote on 01/26/2011
Paul Thomas Anderson is quickly proveing to me that hes truly a great filmmkaer.after watching "hard eight",i knew i had to see this film.I must say,this film was great.the directing style,the acting,the dialogue,the pacing,everything about this film was more than perfect,it was an experience.Adam Sandler gives the performance of his life,he was excellent.Paul Thomas Anderson is great and powerful with this directing.the film was shot beautifully and goregously.I loved this film.i'll be definetaly be buying Thomas Anderson's other films " magnolia" and "boogi nights".
Rating of
2/4
PsychoKing1227 - wrote on 10/06/2008
If you haven't seen any other P.T. Anderson work, this is the one to start with for the sole reason that it is his worst. I saw "Magnolia" and "Boogie Nights" prior to this and therefore found this one lacking in a lot of places that Anderson hadn't yet developed. Sure, he had his acting and dialogue formations down pat, but his way of tying in all of his elements didn't really come about til "Boogie Nights" and then were mastered in "Magnolia." However, "Punch-Drunk Love" was a masterpiece of dramedy by one of the foremost cinematic visionaries this century.
Rating of
2.5/4
mm4jmoeller - wrote on 08/17/2008
Sandler is very good in this. I feel like PT is just trying to show how artistic and visionary he can be. He does a good job with Sandler's character but more depth in his surroundings and memorable and quirky dialogue would have helped blend the plot and the style. The pudding subplot does a good job of that but this is less of a story and more of an artistic thought. But a good artistic thought with not enough depth. I always have to give kudos to a romantic comedy that isn't formulaic and this is the furthest thing imaginable from formulaic.
Rating of
3.5/4
Scottathon - wrote on 03/29/2008
PT Anderson is brilliant. Aside from the stupid laughs from Billy Madison, this is the only worthwhile film that Adam Sandler has ever done.
Rating of
1.5/4
Allison - wrote on 12/22/2007
There Will Be Punch...a movie that's too weird for its own good. You liked it? Good. Too bad I can't say the same thing.
Rating of
2/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 08/02/2007
Not typical Sandler, that's for sure. Sandler is excellent, what I have a problem with is the story. I didn't like it at all. Other than the interesting bit with the pudding, I thought it was a muddled mess. Too slow and depressing for me.
