Mr Sandler, Bring Me a Dream | Grown Ups 2

Mr Sandler, Bring Me a Dream | Grown Ups 2

We’re coming to the end of our time here reviewing Adam Sandler films, so I decided to save the best few till last. I’ve had a lot of requests for this particular film, as it is often noted to be one of the peaks of Sandler’s filmography. This film is 104 minutes of pure bliss. With its intangible plotline, obscene and juvenile sense of humour, and stellar cast, this film breaks all cinematic boundaries. How can one film be so great, yet so terrible at the same time? It’s so incredibly bad that it acts as a parody of itself and all of Sandler’s films. Like at least with Grown Ups there was some sense of a storyline, whereas this film seems more just like one last hurrah to keep a dying franchise alive. I calculated that there is at least one racist joke every 6.75 minutes in this film; truly outstanding work Sandler. 

To be honest, I think they must’ve been drunk when writing this. Which is fitting, because you need to be drunk if you’re gonna watch this. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

 

Henessey’s Unofficial Grown Ups 2 Drinking Game

  • As soon as you see a deer, open your drink.
  • Drink when Adam Sandler yells.
  • Drink when you question how Selma Hayek was roped into playing Adam Sandler’s wife. 
  • Take a shot every time you question the film’s plot. 
  • Finish your drink if you feel oddly attracted to any of the main four characters. 
  • Drink every time a woman is the centre of the joke (bonus drink if it’s for her looks and personality at once). 
  • Drink every time someone gets mad that Kyle (yoga instructor) is gay. 
  • Take a shot every time you question where you recognise a particular actor from.
  • Drink every time one of the kids says a witty catchphrase a kid would definitely not say.
  • Take a shot every time David Spade tries to flirt – you’ll need it. 
  • Drink every time Kmart is referenced.
  • Drink every time the phrase “burp-snart” is mentioned or done by any character. 
  • Drink and applaud when Shaq is on screen. 
  • Drink whenever the frat boys start yelling. Yell with them.
  • Drink for every fat joke. 
  • Take a shot when Steve Buscemi appears at the ‘80s party. 
  • Drink and salute every time Sandler acts as the hero.
  • Drink for the duration of Mrs. Lamonsoff’s ending speech. 
  • Finish your drink if you genuinely laugh at a joke in the film. 
  • Finish your drink and re-evaluate your life when the credits start rolling. 
This article first appeared in Issue 24, 2018.
Posted 6:44pm Thursday 20th September 2018 by Henessey Griffiths.