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      Anger Management

      2003, Comedy, 1h 46m

      191 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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      Thought not without its funny moments, Anger Management is ultimately stale and disappointingly one-note, especially considering its capable cast. Read critic reviews

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      Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler star in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, distributed by Columbia Pictures. Director Peter Segal sets up a shot on the set of Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Linda (Marisa Tomei) patiently waits for her timid, mild-mannered boyfriend, Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler), to take their relationship to the next level in Anger Management. As part of his job, Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) devises pet outfits in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, a Columbia Pictures release. Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) has some decidedly different views on therapy in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Chuck (John Turturro) and Lou (Luis Guzman) are two members of an eccentric anger management group. (l to r) Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler star in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, distributed by Columbia Pictures. (l to r) As part of his anger management treatment, Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) and his therapist, Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), visit a Buddhist monastery. (l to r) An innocent bystander (Sid Ganis) incurs the wrath of three members of an unusual anger management group, Nate (Jonathan Loughran), Chuck (John Turturro) and Lou (Luis Guzman). (l to r) Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler star in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, distributed by Columbia Pictures. (l to r) Nate (Jonathan Loughran), Chuck (John Turturro) and Lou (Luis Guzman) are members of an unusual anger management group in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management. (l to r) Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler view a scene replay on a monitor on the set of Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler star in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, distributed by Columbia Pictures. Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) proves to be an unconventional therapist in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) and Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) engage in some unconventional anger management therapy. (l to r) Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) and Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) engage in some unconventional anger management therapy. (l to r) As part of his anger management treatment, Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) and his therapist, Doctor Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), visit a Buddhist monastery. (center, l to r) Jack Nicholson, Luis Guzman and Adam Sandler view a scene replay on a monitor on the set of Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, a Columbia Pictures release. (l to r) Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler star in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, distributed by Columbia Pictures. (l to r) Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler star in Revolution Studios' comedy Anger Management, distributed by Columbia Pictures.

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      Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is usually a mild-mannered nonconfrontational guy. But after an altercation aboard an airplane, he is remanded to the care of an anger-management therapist, Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), who could probably use a little anger management himself.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude Sexual Content)

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Peter Segal

      • Producer: Jack Giarraputo, Barry Bernardi

      • Writer: David Dorfman

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $133.8M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Columbia Pictures

      • Production Co: Revolution Studios

      • Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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      • Aug 02, 2017

        The quality of Adam Sandler's track record dropped considerably after Click. Anger Management was released in the latter half of his glory days, and my god, is it hilarious. Sandler, a notoriously goofy and funny actor is paired with the legendary dramatic actor Jack Nicholson. On paper, they're an unlikely duo, but go incredibly well together on-screen. Dave (Adam Sandler) meets Dr. Buddy (Jack Nicholson) on a plane. Afterwards, circumstances bring the two together and Dave undergoes Buddy's anger management program. What makes it so hilarious is that Dave is always calm while Buddy gets outraged over something as minor as having his eggs cooked the wrong way (followed by him slamming the plate against the wall). It's worth pointing out that almost every single line is memorable and quotable. My favorites include "I do what I want whenever I want you little Spanish fruit topping" and "Might I have your first name Mr. Head, and tell me it isn't Dick." Absent are the Sandler veterans like Steve Buscemi and Rob Schneider, but they're replaced by a huge number of cameos; from Derek Jeter to ex-mayor Rudy Giuliana to Heather Graham and Woody Harrelson, both of whom have the funniest bits in the entire movie. Some may be turned off by the love triangle between Nicholson, Sandler, and his character's girlfriend (played by Marisa Tomei) which is cheesy and cliche. The twist the plot is hinged on is a lazy, easy way out for the writers... but you're not watching it for the plot. You're watching it for the ridiculously profance lines and actions of Jack Nicholson and the ironically innocent way Adam Sandler reacts to them. Over the 13 years since it's 2003 release, I've seen Anger Management countless times and every viewing is funnier than the last. This is easily my favorite Adam Sandler movie.

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      • Jul 24, 2013

        Anger Management is too boiled up and ultimately doesn't strike a chord. The film has its moments, especially from the addition of Jack Nicholson, but it stumbles from being merely a one-trick-pony of comedy films. 3/5

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      • Dec 29, 2012

        Though not entirely funny, Anger Management is a solid and fun time, due too it's two hilarious leads. Adam Sandler does what he does and his an appealing guy, but it is Jack Nicholson who will make you laugh the most, his comedic timing is excellent and great, he really nailed it. The script was not great but good, a lot of funny moments, Marisa Tomei was cute, Sandler and Nicholson were hilarious, nothing but a fun time, its worth the watch if you like comedies.

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      • Oct 09, 2012

        Very irritating movie with a good ending.

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