- Actors: Woody Harrelson, Adam Sandler, Marisa Tomei, Jack Nicholson, John Turturro
- Directors: Peter Segal
- Producers: Jack Giarraputo, Barry Bernardi
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English, French
- Subtitles: English, French
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- Release Date: Dec 23 2003
- Run Time: 106 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005JM4Q
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Another standard Sandler comedy
July 7 2004
Format:DVD
This Adam Sandler flick is actually one of his most accessible. Jack Nicholson and a supporting cast that includes Marisa Tomei, Heather Graham, John Turturro, & Woody Harrelson drive Sandler's character to become so frustrated that he lets out his repressed anger and opens up to his true feelings. The movie follows the Sandler formula of a likable underdog who redeems himself and "gets the girl" in the end. Nicholson is in fine form as the "Anger Management" shrink and NY Yankee fans will enjoy the film's climax at Yankee Stadium. Some parts of the story are pretty silly and pointless, but overall this movie delivers lots of laughs. There is a bit of a dark side to this story, as if this scenario were applied to real life instead of "reel" life people could really get hurt. A person subjected to such an invasive intrusion into their life would presumably become assertive or aggressive much quicker than the character in this film. I consider this one of Sandler's most enjoyable movies, as he is not too over the top or juvenile, and the story and cast work well.
Tension Reliever
May 28 2004
Format:DVD
I just love this movie. The premise and format is interesting and funny, even after watching it at least 10 times. Jack Nicholson was a perfect fit for the off-the-wall character, Dr. Buddy Rydell, even if Mr. Nicholson felt it a bit of a stretch himself.
I like Adam Sandler's movies anyway, and this one was no different.
Great if your an Adam Sandler fan, OK otherwise
May 18 2004
Format:DVD
Possible Spoilers Ahead:
I have to admit that I am not a big Adam Sandler fan. However, I saw the trailers and I was intrigued by the thought of Sandler playing a regular guy to an over-the-top Jack Nicholson. About halfway through the movie, I had trouble following the storyline. I think this was due to Sandler playing his mild mannered Dave Buznik character too calm in the beginning. While I understand the concept of a guy who internalizes his anger (which is why he was a candidate for Anger Management classes), even guys who internalize their anger show some frustration when there are problems. I thought Buznik's overly calm reactions seemed unrealistic during the entire flight attendant hostility 'over the headset' episode. I suppose Sandler was trying to go for no reactions at first and building up, over the course of the movie, to more obvious displays of anger (like the fight with his grade school nemesis turned Buddhist monk), but he started out so overly calm at the beginning, it was hard for me to understand whether he was acting or not. While the West Side Story 'I Feel Pretty' bit had some amusing possibilities, the Buznik character started well (frazzled at being forced to stop on the bridge and sing for his bizarre therapist), but the singing soon became too much like Sandler doing his singing bits for SNL, and not Buznik trying to placate his therapist so he could get to work. This may explain why some of the other reviewers gave this movie a thumbs down. I did find the second half more entertaining, mainly because I thought the Buznik character seemed to be reacting in a more realistic fashion to hostility directed at him. I didn't mind the final scene at Yankee Stadium, but I didn't think the cameos from the baseball players were required. While it was nice to see Rudy Giullani, that part could have also gone to someone playing just a regular guy in the stands rooting for the guy to propose to the girl at these sporting events (I didn't think all of the cameos were required - or added anymore laughs to the film).
Overall, this movie has some entertainment value (good as a rental), better for the die-hard Adam Sandler fans.
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Anger Management needs Sex Management
This has got to be one of the worst movies I've ever watched. I should've known better then to watch it because I don't like stupid comedy which means that I don't generally watch... Read more
Published on April 25 2004 by ThisThatNEverything
I feel Pretty, I feel Pretty and witty and bright.....
This was a very funny movie and fun to boot. The twists in the movie were somewhat surprising. You could not help but know something was afoot, yet the bringing together of... Read more
Published on April 16 2004 by Joseph J. Slevin
This was an Okay movie
This movie might have been ruined by Nicholson even thought his
acting was good it might of ruined Sandlers great roll where he was a 100% normal guy and Nicholson might have... Read more
acting was good it might of ruined Sandlers great roll where he was a 100% normal guy and Nicholson might have... Read more
Published on April 16 2004 by Chris
Thumbs Down!
I had big expectations for a movie that included two good actors: Adam Sandler & Jack Nicholson, but this movie was a big let down. Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by 14-Year-Old
What's the appeal of Sandler?
I just don't get him. Maybe I don't go for goofy guys, but Adam Sandler seems way OTT most of the time. Read more
Published on April 10 2004 by Meesha
possibly the worst "comedy" in a decade.
I could only watch 30 minutes of this mess. As funny as a car wreck and the most contrived set-up I've ever seen.
Published on April 10 2004
I thought it was Adams Best Yet
Eventhough Adam Sandler Did not play his usual self it still was his best movie. Jack Niclson and Adam Sandler were priceless together I think youll enjoy this movie.
Published on April 9 2004 by Stevie Rich
Fairly amusing
Spoilers ahead!
Sandler's character gets bullied around cause he directs his anger inwards instead of expressing it when appropriate. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by Cruzader
Stupid movie, but made me laugh
Overall, this movie certainly did have its funny parts. I laughed pretty hard alot of times in this movie, but the plot just sucked. You saw it coming and it was very unrealistic. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2004 by John
disapointing....
this was an alright movie, but its not nearly what i thought it would be
Published on Mar 20 2004 by Jon
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