Who hasn't gotten a great chuckle from Adam Sandler?
One of his iconic movies, Billy Madison, is still a classic, making those watching laugh for hours! It's also worth looking at a couple of those elements of the movie. This story makes it easy to see how well Sandler truly delivers! It is not shocking at all, too, to understand why Billy Madison is still a favorite.
A Classic Comedy That's a Must-See:
Sandler's films often push the envelope with outlandish characters, comedic storylines, and situations!
The best part is that the film takes on a really funny character! And it looks to poke fun at the modern world and bring it all into perspective, a great blend! So when Sandler was writing these, and those watching back then got a huge kick from his antics.
A lot has changed!
A Modern Take
But with time and all the crazy elements in today's world, fans are still eager for Sandler's characters!
Fans can take a step back and remember how he has made these wild roles for so long and with Billy Madison, he certainly took viewers on an entertaining ride. If you haven't seen the movie, get ready for lots of laughs!
It may also give a real understanding why people really love Adam Sandler, too.
The Big Premise:
You know these great films can really throw things into high gear when you have a fantastic set up!
It starts off with an extremely wealthy man-child "Billy Madison (played by Adam Sandler)! He really is doing the most outlandish stuff! He just never wanted to grow up, and was focused on his daily fun!
However, what seems wild. Really does have an incredible twist in the story! He had one job to do if he was going to inherit his family's hotel fortune - a special twist as he would have to go back to School!
It seems like it's a huge joke to watch Sandler take his viewers from Grade school all the way to graduation, bringing on the laughs along the way!
A Bit Controversial Take:
This movie might get some interesting reviews, especially with some viewers who don't really get "nepo babies!".
And even back in 1995, when the movie was made! You had this great dynamic between the "bad" characters and "good" characters, which in this particular movie, was super out of order!
The character Billy Madison is incredibly lucky and his entire life is given to him!
Eric Gordon is more serious as he really put the work in to achieve all that! It was so clear that Sandler's character got everything he wanted. Yet, he wasn't exactly a good guy! So you get an incredibly hilarious but wild situation where we can only wonder - is the show pushing viewers to want Billy Madison to succeed over someone like Eric?
Hilarious Scenes For The Ages:
It is all about laughter! "Billy Madison", with all of its comedic chaos!
You will never stop thinking about what made these characters great! And how well Sandler did this with some of the more interesting roles, you've seen from the actor.
In fact, you can get into it with a great, silly "swan" gag that comes up when "Billy Madison" has an interesting episode as he's struggling to make it through high school. But these crazy moments are not a bad thing at all!
An Inspiring Message
If you really love "Billy Madison," it isn't all about how crazy these situations are! If you were to think that "Billy Madison" has a sweet message, and that could even inspire viewers.
- In this movie, the message is very straightforward - everyone has the opportunity for growth.
This starts out with this "spoiled" character who doesn't make the best decisions or put in hard work!
But then we see a little bit more from his world.
- There is that element that's very cool because "Billy Madison", decides he can do better!
- The fact that Sandler was able to do so, brings some real heart to this character.
- He wants a better life!
That really is a testament to the film. There's so much to admire, even in its absurdities. You can always grow or get back on your feet, no matter how old you are. So whether you are trying to learn something or start on a new project, even a wild comedy that may seem super simple and easy, might even be what helps you move into the future! And for fans who love Adam Sandler's, characters, this just might be the movie for you, with all its crazy moments!
