Grandma's Boy
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: January 6, 2006
7.2
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Generally favorable reviews based on 144 Ratings
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10
AlexG.Jul 4, 2006
This movie was great (And i was sober!) But you have to like Adam Sandler's movie.
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sMay 6, 2006
For any adam sandler/office space fan.
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10
CMoodyJan 10, 2006
This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen
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7
LaurieM.Jan 7, 2006
It is worth seeing, NIck Swardson if very funny, the dance scene is hilarious.
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MarcD.Jan 8, 2006
I wish some of these critics would pull the sticks out of their collective asses and just have some fun with movies like these. (Hello, BioDome: a "1"???) It was great seeing Linda Cardellini back in action after her run on "Freaks & Geeks". I wish some of these critics would pull the sticks out of their collective asses and just have some fun with movies like these. (Hello, BioDome: a "1"???) It was great seeing Linda Cardellini back in action after her run on "Freaks & Geeks". Shirley Jones is hilarious. And Dante almost made me piss my pants. It's a guaranteed laugh, especially if you're young and male (and a gamer), I suppose. For a minor movie, this sucker did have a lot of product placement though -- Game Informer, did you actually pay for those spots? Just check it out if you're in the mood to giggle.… Expand
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10
RyencokeJun 29, 2006
Hilarious. I'd love to see another movie with those guys in it.
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10
CoachCarterJul 10, 2006
Man, I was getting really sick of overly stupid "comedies" and that is what kept me from this movie for so long. I totally laughed my ass off, probably the most laughs from a movie I
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StevenSDec 4, 2007
This movie had no story, but it actually WAS funny. You just have to get it, seriously.
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10
GlenH.Mar 8, 2008
Fantastic comedy that in NO WAY DESERVES a 32/100 metascore. Hilarious add-libs by the character J.P. make this movie one of the greatest comedies in the last number of years. Look past the jokes that fall flat and you'll love the Fantastic comedy that in NO WAY DESERVES a 32/100 metascore. Hilarious add-libs by the character J.P. make this movie one of the greatest comedies in the last number of years. Look past the jokes that fall flat and you'll love the subtlies of the great supporting cast. "I am JP I like robots I have a robot vagina." Genius.… Expand
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JohnD.Feb 11, 2009
One of my favorite movies. Any one bashing it as NO funny side. 10/10 for the best comedy movie out there.
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ebernaysJul 1, 2016
One of the funniest movies beginning to end that I've seen in a very very long time. Allen Covert did a REMARKABLE job writing this film, and It's easy to see where Sandler really gets his material from. Nick Swardson (Terry the gay maleOne of the funniest movies beginning to end that I've seen in a very very long time. Allen Covert did a REMARKABLE job writing this film, and It's easy to see where Sandler really gets his material from. Nick Swardson (Terry the gay male prostitute from Reno 911) was absolutely hilarious. Linda Cardellini (ER) was great too... I don't know how many women in the gaming industry are as cute as she is - but - it was great to see her in something as funny as Grandma's Boy after seeing her every week on ER for the last couple years. Having exposure to gamers - a couple of whom are testers, I don't think this flick could have been *much* more accurate. Overall - I LOVED this movie. Start to finish it just got progressively funnier.… Expand
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ReneH.Aug 19, 2006
it was awsome and i dont know why more people dont know about it.
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MarkB.Jun 20, 2006
Produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison production company, but not featuring any trace of Sandler onscreen, this lazy but occasionally amusing arrested-adolescent opus DOES manage to perform one truly remarkable feat. It gives Produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison production company, but not featuring any trace of Sandler onscreen, this lazy but occasionally amusing arrested-adolescent opus DOES manage to perform one truly remarkable feat. It gives Sandler's old SNL buddy and hanger-on Rob Schneider (who's normally absolutely unbearable when he's doing anything but makin' copies) a role as an irate landlord in which he manages to be somewhat amusing, if a bit politically incorrect, then has the good sense to permanently remove him from the picture before the opening credits. Such other ex-Not Ready For Prime Time Players as David Spade and Kevin Nealon contribute nice bitd that help the viewer temporarily forget the fact that this comedy about a thirtysomething video game tester who's forced to move in with his grandmother doesn't really have a plot until the last 10 minutes. Not only are the protagonist and his buddies serious stoners, but it's impossible to avoid the impression that the writers pretty much worked under both a literal and metaphorical fog throughout. The movie's most distinctive characteristic (besides its jaw-droppingly amateurish poster ad) is the triumvirate of extremely veteran character actresses that play Grandma and her friends: Method actress Shirley Knight doesn't get much to do and looks embarrassed doing it, but Doris Roberts deserves some kind of a medal--this script isn't one-tenth as good as the most average episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, but Roberts, bless her heart, plays it as though it is. As for Shirley Jones, it's nice to report that she looks almost as good as she did in Elmer Gantry over four decades ago, but Grandma's Boy loses a whole point for an incredibly disrespectful, offensive and insulting line involving her (character's) nether regions that the moviemakers might have thought made them seem all hip and cutting-edge for trashing Mama Partridge Howard Stern-style, but just proves that Grandma needs to take a belt, a ruler, or a good old fashioned hickory stick to these boys!… Expand
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nboley08Aug 16, 2010
Not funny at all, and I'm a guy who normally enjoys Sandler's crude humor. This films is ridiculously acted and terribly casted. There's no chemistry, no story, no point. If you want to get high while watching something, you can do muchNot funny at all, and I'm a guy who normally enjoys Sandler's crude humor. This films is ridiculously acted and terribly casted. There's no chemistry, no story, no point. If you want to get high while watching something, you can do much better than this by just watching South Park reruns. Moneymaking garbage film.… Expand
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GrahamM.Jan 10, 2006
This is a slap in the face to the video game culture and real and respectable gamers. Also its not funny as well as really gross.
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FoodzWannabeMay 21, 2006
To the people who enjoyed Grandma's Boy: Were you all high? Seriously. I just watched the movie on DVD today, and I must say, I laughed only twice the entire time. Twice, thanks to the childlike character J.P. and the Robonerd To the people who enjoyed Grandma's Boy: Were you all high? Seriously. I just watched the movie on DVD today, and I must say, I laughed only twice the entire time. Twice, thanks to the childlike character J.P. and the Robonerd developer. The movie was missing a few key ingredients: Adam Sandler, funnier jokes, a more structured storyline. As far as "stoner" flicks go, Grandma's Boy is closer to Dude, Where's My Car? (not funny) than Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (hilarious). Oh, wait--I remember I did laugh a third time during this movie: When I realized Demonik, Alex's big video game, was cancelled in real life! Perhaps this DVD should have received the same treatment.… Expand
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KevinB.Jan 13, 2006
Not worth the full price of a ticket for sure, but it has it's moments and moves along quickly. Would have worked better as a straight-to-video.
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AJNov 26, 2006
Wow I just bought this movie used and man did it suck. It was so bad I don't even have words to describe it. I gave it a two because I laughed when the monkey kicked the guy at the bottom of the stairs. It's the only funny part but Wow I just bought this movie used and man did it suck. It was so bad I don't even have words to describe it. I gave it a two because I laughed when the monkey kicked the guy at the bottom of the stairs. It's the only funny part but it was in the commercial anyway.… Expand
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ChrissyFeb 11, 2006
What is it with these movies? Why does it seem there have been so many of them recently? From the extremely lame "Harold and Kumar go to Whitecastle" to the equally lame and dull "Eurotrip" it seems similar movies pop up pretty much What is it with these movies? Why does it seem there have been so many of them recently? From the extremely lame "Harold and Kumar go to Whitecastle" to the equally lame and dull "Eurotrip" it seems similar movies pop up pretty much anywhere. Not hard to believe this came from such a played out comedian who once was the slightly retarded hell-spawned half angel, with a speech impediment "Little Nicky." Guarantee this movie to be a flop. Unless you're a major fan of Adam Sandler, pass on this movie.… Expand
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JustinS.Jun 28, 2006
The movie was so bad it actually hurt my feelings.
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LawrenceT.Dec 13, 2006
Grandma's Boy is one of the worst movies I've ever seen in my life. It lacks a plot, and has hollow characters. I of course could forgive those if it made me laugh, but it didn't. I want that hour and a half of my life back.
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jAbMaNMar 24, 2011
Very, very, funny movie. The critics are wrong. Every joke is hil larry ous. Nick Swardson is funny as hell and I loved the concept of a video game tester smoking pot and playing video game. That is the life I want to live.
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spadenxDec 31, 2011
A few funny parts but the last 1/2 of the film is just so stupid and it kills the film rather quickly. The first 20 mins or so were good but the rest is just garbage. Also I hated how they recycled the same lame jokes through out the film.
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VinceH.Jan 7, 2006
A pretty funny stoner comedy. Not even nearly as funny as Harold and Kumar of Half-Baked, but it is in that vein and has similar sense of humor (random sick jokes, sex stuff, language, etc.). It's like a mix between The 40-Year Old A pretty funny stoner comedy. Not even nearly as funny as Harold and Kumar of Half-Baked, but it is in that vein and has similar sense of humor (random sick jokes, sex stuff, language, etc.). It's like a mix between The 40-Year Old Virgin and How High, if that makes any sense. I see it becoming a stoner classic in the future, but it will undoubtedly be trashed by critics when it is released. Personally, I thought it was funny and I think fellow canibus-enthusiasts will enjoy the movie.… Expand
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EPJan 7, 2006
What idiotic garbage!! Good thing i didnt pay to see this at a theatre, thank god for free internet downloads! Is this the kind of movie the american public likes?? Thank God i'm not american then! Complete Disgrace, almost as bad as What idiotic garbage!! Good thing i didnt pay to see this at a theatre, thank god for free internet downloads! Is this the kind of movie the american public likes?? Thank God i'm not american then! Complete Disgrace, almost as bad as Napoleon Dynamite.… Expand
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RevRikardJan 7, 2006
If you have about two hours that you need to waste, $4-5 you would like to toss out the window into the wind, and for some reason lose all sense of reason, this movie might be worth seeing. If comic genius John Belushi still lived, not even If you have about two hours that you need to waste, $4-5 you would like to toss out the window into the wind, and for some reason lose all sense of reason, this movie might be worth seeing. If comic genius John Belushi still lived, not even he could salvage this movie. I gave the movie a 1 because I don't believe in a reality called "zero." But this movie approaches "nothingness" as closely as any comedy??? I've seen in a while.… Expand
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OneresolveJan 7, 2006
I love this movie. absolutely hilarious. its my favorite comedy. i guess its the stoner and gamer humor that grabbed me. there were only 8 people in the theatre when i saw this movie, only 6 after the older couple walked out in the first 10 I love this movie. absolutely hilarious. its my favorite comedy. i guess its the stoner and gamer humor that grabbed me. there were only 8 people in the theatre when i saw this movie, only 6 after the older couple walked out in the first 10 mins, one of the earlier scenes was just too much for them. This movie is definitely not for everyone and especially kids, but i honestly loved it. stoners, gamers, and fans of dirty humor see it this instant!… Expand
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RobbieBJan 8, 2006
Everyone, young and old in the movie theater was cracking up in this movie. Now, I consider myself rather critical of movies and I thought there was no way this movie could be good after seeing its score on metacritic. But, I had nothing to Everyone, young and old in the movie theater was cracking up in this movie. Now, I consider myself rather critical of movies and I thought there was no way this movie could be good after seeing its score on metacritic. But, I had nothing to do, so I rolled up a fat one and went to see it since it's labeled as a "stoner comedy" and I am a "stoner". Let's just say that if the critics had taken the time to get themselves in the proper state of mind to watch this movie...we'd all be seeing 70's to 100's.… Expand
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RhandenL.Jun 2, 2006
Yeah, this movie is not perfect. Far from it. If your'e looking for plot, or acting, or Anything that a socially decent movie should have, why are you watching a stoner movie anyway? But the ambling path the movie takes is entertaining Yeah, this movie is not perfect. Far from it. If your'e looking for plot, or acting, or Anything that a socially decent movie should have, why are you watching a stoner movie anyway? But the ambling path the movie takes is entertaining and it takes a black heart to not to at least like the character. Sure, this is a misrepresentation of the video game industry, but aren't you supposed to suspend belief and step into another world? Only the ending is a real let down, like they didnt know how to end it, or ran out of time. This movie is good for (quite) a few cheap, raunchy laughs, just dont expect a Morgan Freeman calibur performance.… Expand
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PierreC.Dec 3, 2007
I really do not understand what the big fuss over this movie is. When I first saw this movie about a year ago, I laughed harder than I've ever laughed watching a movie. Since then, I've seen it on numerous occasions among friends, I really do not understand what the big fuss over this movie is. When I first saw this movie about a year ago, I laughed harder than I've ever laughed watching a movie. Since then, I've seen it on numerous occasions among friends, and I have yet to get tired of it. That's the essence of a good film. I could not imagine it done differently!… Expand
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TD.Dec 4, 2007
Very funny the story of my life videogames and weed / does it get any better.
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CaseyM.May 12, 2007
I've much to offer in the sense of giving a fair/unbiased review, but am limited to few words. Simply put, the critiques provided by the more popular sites/magazines have absolutely no flexibility in expanding mental prowess to I've much to offer in the sense of giving a fair/unbiased review, but am limited to few words. Simply put, the critiques provided by the more popular sites/magazines have absolutely no flexibility in expanding mental prowess to accommodate the comedy used, so you can forget about rating accuracy. Theres definitely some intelligence built into the creation of this movie, but if you can't seem to grasp the moments, thats unfortunately your own lack of creativity. Don't bother watching and providing the world a negative review if you don't understand this movie. And for the record, this movie never attempted to have a historically altering plot attached. Its unreasonable, for example, to compare Shaun of the Dead to Dawn of the Dead. (Also, you can't say J.P. was a "hollow" character) -CM… Expand
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GregC.Jul 4, 2007
Anyone who doesn't like this movie needs to open the sense of humor and stop disliking movies just because their stupid and have raunchy humor with lots of drugs, sex and swearing. This is one of the all time funniest movies made. Just Anyone who doesn't like this movie needs to open the sense of humor and stop disliking movies just because their stupid and have raunchy humor with lots of drugs, sex and swearing. This is one of the all time funniest movies made. Just because it is R rated and not as smart as the 40 year old virgin doesn't mean its not good or not funny. Open up your sense of humor and people. I mean common any movie with pot heads, Filipino hookers, video games, hot girls, a dude who thinks hes a robot, and a tai-kwon-do chimpanzee is a good movie.… Expand
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AaronD.Feb 4, 2008
So this movie definitely isn't highbrow. The plot is practically non-existant and is just a mechanism to go from gag to joke to gag. Sure, at times it was crude, or a bit shocking. If you are easily offended, I can see not liking this So this movie definitely isn't highbrow. The plot is practically non-existant and is just a mechanism to go from gag to joke to gag. Sure, at times it was crude, or a bit shocking. If you are easily offended, I can see not liking this movie... but then why are you going to a Happy Madison production anyway. I'm giving this movie a 9 because it was FUNNY. I laughed long, and hard, all my friends I have shown it to laughed long and hard. And this laughing still occurs even after multiple viewings.… Expand
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TimothyG.Jul 5, 2008
i thought it was a great movie. anybody who doesn't like it should stop going on the internet and bitching about it. some people like it so get over it. you are just the worst kind of people.
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JakeKJan 20, 2009
I don't know what you guys are talking about because i loved this movie. Very funny parts to it. Hope there is a Grandmas Boy 2.
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JoshK.Jan 26, 2009
This is quite possibly the best movie ever made.
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CameronLAug 21, 2009
full 10, greatest comedy of all time, can be watched over and over and u will stil laugh, a true classic comedic genius. .if u hav a real sense of humour u wil laugh ur ass off. .sheer brilliance, timeless. .my favourite.
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CalebGJan 18, 2010
There aren't many movies that make me laugh out loud the fifth time around, and this is one of them. I'm not quite sure why it got so low official reviews.
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RobertM.Jan 23, 2006
Much funnier than I thought. It's one of those really weird movies: it's probably the worst movie I've seen - and yet one of the more humourous ones. Crazy! I mean - the acting, plot, storyline...absymal. But the jokes you get Much funnier than I thought. It's one of those really weird movies: it's probably the worst movie I've seen - and yet one of the more humourous ones. Crazy! I mean - the acting, plot, storyline...absymal. But the jokes you get off it - "Frankenstein weed" - you will laugh. Hard. Definately one of those movies you'll watch at home once every year, but enough to have in the collection.… Expand
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SamD.Jun 21, 2006
I thought the movie was good, but you do have to be in the right state of mind. Of course its not going to be funny if you're sober! So everybodys votes that were sober don't really count. It is a pretty funny movie to watch every I thought the movie was good, but you do have to be in the right state of mind. Of course its not going to be funny if you're sober! So everybodys votes that were sober don't really count. It is a pretty funny movie to watch every once in a while, ecpecially the scene where their driving to the devil's house.… Expand
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McGeeJul 12, 2006
The Second movie based on Video Games that was actually good. I give it two-thumbs up. A must see for all gamers out there.
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asylumspadezNov 26, 2011
The acting was ok and there were a few funny moments but there were also quite a few stupid moments as well. Also it does get rather corny as well. Yet it was still a solid comedy.
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siglou25Jul 23, 2012
If you like stoner movies this is by far the one that's a must see. A cult classic that is very underrated due to it's poor marketing and Opening, but hilarious from opening to end. Lots of memorable characters especially Dante(his weedIf you like stoner movies this is by far the one that's a must see. A cult classic that is very underrated due to it's poor marketing and Opening, but hilarious from opening to end. Lots of memorable characters especially Dante(his weed dealer), Mr. Cheezel( the Boss), JP(the matrix nerd) Jeff(played by Nick Swardson) and of course, Grandma and her crew!… Expand
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numericJul 14, 2012
I had low expectations when this movie came out, and it totally took me off-guard as to how much I enjoyed this film. I always thought Alan Covert was hilarious and I think he stood his own in this one. The plot didn't wind up anything like II had low expectations when this movie came out, and it totally took me off-guard as to how much I enjoyed this film. I always thought Alan Covert was hilarious and I think he stood his own in this one. The plot didn't wind up anything like I thought it would. Definitely not worth all the negative reviews it received.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerDec 15, 2011
Are you a gamer, stoner, live with your grandma, or all of the above? then this is for you, a completely hilarious movie with video games, weed, old ladies, and just all around immaturity, honestly the characters are really likable and theirAre you a gamer, stoner, live with your grandma, or all of the above? then this is for you, a completely hilarious movie with video games, weed, old ladies, and just all around immaturity, honestly the characters are really likable and their sheer believable immaturity is what makes it funny and enjoyable, honestly this is how I see me and my friends in the next few years, the Happy Madison company has made another fantastic comedy, of you like their previous works than this is a must see.… Expand
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shamusolarrySep 8, 2011
A funny, enjoyable, and quotable movie. However it was rather lacking in story, and there were a few too many sex-jokes. It's also clearly a Hollywood movie because videogames are so poorly portrayed. Honestly, how many games have levelsA funny, enjoyable, and quotable movie. However it was rather lacking in story, and there were a few too many sex-jokes. It's also clearly a Hollywood movie because videogames are so poorly portrayed. Honestly, how many games have levels anymore? And since when does programming a videogame involve no code? If you can ignore that, and enjoy stoner-comedies, then you'll probably enjoy Grandma's Boy.… Expand
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GTODaddy73Nov 10, 2011
This movie will be a cult classic, if not already, and all the uppity people bagging on will be trying to tell others how they watched endlessly in 5-10 years. There is so much more in this film than just the blatant stoner/gamer humor (btwThis movie will be a cult classic, if not already, and all the uppity people bagging on will be trying to tell others how they watched endlessly in 5-10 years. There is so much more in this film than just the blatant stoner/gamer humor (btw to the guy halfway down the thread......real gamers can, and do, make fun themselves) for the viewer to see that the replay value of this flick exceeds many "serious" movies. I mean, in the seen where J.P. is trying to hide in his jacket ("How did he see me?") look at the game posters.....Gay Robot, Canada Must Die, Ninja Blood Orgy.......classic. The plot perfect for the genre it is in and the writingfits within the realm of what typically happens when you get a group of people sitting around smoking weed and playing videogames. Good fun, a nice way to laugh for 90 min.… Expand
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VikingTyNov 10, 2011
I was wondering why all my favorite comedies were poorly ranked on this site and then I search for one of my all time favorite comedies and realize this site is visited by a bunch of fat ugly women.
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Tss5078Mar 9, 2016
While having discussions about modern comedies, and thinking about which films will stand the test of time, the film, Grandma's Boy is always brought up, and I could never understand why. I saw this film when it first came out and was lessWhile having discussions about modern comedies, and thinking about which films will stand the test of time, the film, Grandma's Boy is always brought up, and I could never understand why. I saw this film when it first came out and was less than impressed, still I'm constantly hearing about the film and decided to give it a second chance, to see if I was missing something. What I always admired about this film, was that Adam Sandler finally gave his underlings the chance to shine. With experience comes knowledge, and the possibility of being more than just one liners in the middle of one of his films, that was the hope anyway. The story follows an adult game tester named Alex (Allen Covert), who is forced to move in with his Grandmother and become part of her Golden Girls lifestyle. Along with her and her roommates, there are several funny moments, but nothing to write home about. The rest of this film just isn't that funny! Most films about losers, connect to the audience and make you pull for them in the end, but when it comes to Alex, I just really didn't care all that much. In typical Sandler form, there is a girl and some weird conspiracy involved, but the whole thing wasn't even good enough for the man who starred in Jack & Jill, so to call it one of the funniest movies of all time, it isn't even close. It's evident to see what the writers were going for, but the fact of the matter is, that the characters just aren't that interesting, and the film isn't raunchy or slap-stick enough to be anything more than a passing memory.… Expand
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TTW107Feb 6, 2012
Grandma's boy will go down as a classic in my book. Not a movie to sit down and analyze, just a movie to sit down and enjoy. You cannot go wrong with Doris Roberts and Jonah Hill while he was still fat.
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imthenoobOct 20, 2016
It's the kind of stoner movie that is funny in it's simplicity and you can't help but enjoy it. Critics may bash it but it's obvious that fans clearly had a good time watching it.
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zzz90210Mar 17, 2012
This is one of my favourite movies of all time. Period._______________More than that, it is my chicken soup. When I am feeling crap or depressed my pickup is either throwing on some heavy metal or watching this movie. It never fails to get aThis is one of my favourite movies of all time. Period._______________More than that, it is my chicken soup. When I am feeling crap or depressed my pickup is either throwing on some heavy metal or watching this movie. It never fails to get a chuckle out. I have lost count of how many times I have watched it, but I am fairly certain it is my most watched movie by far - massive replay value._______________That being said, I understand why it did not get great critical reviews. It is full of stoner humour and in-jokes that only geeks can appreciate. It uses stereotypes of computer geeks and computer-game humor that geeks find hilarious - but leave everyone else going WTF? Some say this is a stoner movie, and to an extent it is - but the real heart of this movie is geek and computer gaming culture and humour. And if you dont get that - and most people dont, especially stodgy old movie critics - then you simply are not going to appreciate this movie for what it is. Read the critical reviews and you can see this for yourself._______________Is it perfect? Well no, but what is? The main point is that this movie gets all the big things right. The acting is great. The story is great. The humour is amazing. It has boobies at the end. And the things it gets wrong are so small and inconsequential you wont even notice them, and these flaws ultimately just reinforce the overall personality of the movie, rather than serve as serious detractions._______________I feel I have to comment on the story in particular. I have read so many reviews, even positive ones, that basically say "yeah was pretty funny but didnt have much of a story". Let me say load and clear that the story behind this movie was AMAZING. You have a guy who hits rock bottom, moves in with his grandma and her friends, teams up with a band of losers to form an unlikely alliance against an evil (ok evil is a bit harsh) nemesis who is as comedic as he is sinister, manages to overcome obstacles to defeat his opponents and ultimately win the battle *and* scores the girl at the end. All while managing to have a bunch of fun and laughs along the way. It was tight. I suspect that people who found this movie funny but thought there was no story only saw the shallow slapstick humour and simply missed the deeper humour and culture that was present. I am guessing they are the same people who though Adam Sandler should have been in it (praise the Lord he wasn't)._______________What more to say? All I can think of is I am so glad this film is hated by critics. It just shows how well it serves its target audience. If some old fart writing for a newspaper column found this movie funny, I am sure I would have only found it half so. It is so rare that a movie is made without compromise - without trying to appease the critics or buy mass market appeal - but when they are, gems can be born. And that is what this movie is - a gem._______________Over and out.… Expand
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tvaughanx89Oct 6, 2013
Great movie funny an cool is a cult film that people love the critics are just mad because the production team didn't send them any money to review it well. Moral of my story critics are a paid for joke watch the movie you will love it.
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FRYMANATIONMay 27, 2014
I love this movie. Granted, its not intended for all audiences. Its a hilarious video game player stoner movie that I have watched nearly 100 times and laugh at the same parts everytime. Watch for yourself, and dont base off critics score.I love this movie. Granted, its not intended for all audiences. Its a hilarious video game player stoner movie that I have watched nearly 100 times and laugh at the same parts everytime. Watch for yourself, and dont base off critics score. They clearly have forgotten how soothing laughter can be.… Expand
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ydnar4Jul 7, 2015
Grandma's Boy is a comedy film produced by Adam Sandler but he remains behind the scenes. This film features several of the actors that take supporting roles in his film. I did not have high hopes for this movie from the outset because theGrandma's Boy is a comedy film produced by Adam Sandler but he remains behind the scenes. This film features several of the actors that take supporting roles in his film. I did not have high hopes for this movie from the outset because the acting looked weak with characters generally known for smaller roles playing pivotal parts, but it gets better as it goes. There are a few components of the film that get repeated a little too much but the characters are funny even though the movie lacks much conflict in the third act. If you are looking for a film that will make you laugh but not do much more then Grandma's Boy could be for you.… Expand
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64bitDec 18, 2019
Middle school humor done correctly. An above average stoner movie you must watch!
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JosephMovieAdctJun 14, 2020
Definitely made for stoners or people who are pretty open minded in terms of grossout comedy
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