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      Anger Management

      PG-13 Released Apr 11, 2003 1 hr. 46 min. Comedy List
      42% 191 Reviews Tomatometer 59% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 02 Buy Now

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

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      Audience Member We all could use a little anger management in our lives Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzman, John Tuturro, Woody Harrelson, Krista Allen, and an upcoming January Jones directed by Peter Segal A comedy about getting past the many frustrations Dave Buznick has a lot of insecurities and things that are bothering him from being completely complacent He has a demanding job, a beautiful girlfriend Linda he hasn't proposed to, and some issues he has yet to work out internally After he's declared rageful on a plane he's sentenced to go under anger management therapy by famous author Buddy Rydell Clearly it'll be an adjustment for Dave seeing how kooky Buddy's methods are to get his anger under control whether in group session or in public Temper is the one thing you can't get rid of by losing it Definitely found myself laughing at the silly writing and much of the visual gags It doesn't make much sense but the occasional belly laugh is the best medicine A first-rate cast and a decent story make this comedy more enjoyable than it needs to be Nicholson and Sandler make a lovable comedic duo Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review James A One of Adam Sandler's better films. For the most part, he's the normal guy here and Jack Nicholson's the crazy one....it works. Also, this is one comedy that doesn't lose its way late in the game. I totally buy into the surprise at the end (no spoilers). Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Liam B Anger Management is overall a fun movie. Nicholson and Sandler are great together, each brings their own charm to the table. A lot of good situational humor, the inherent absurdity of the concept makes for some fun situations too. It's just a little tough to embrace the fact that Adam Sandler's character passed anger management after beating up a monk and then attacking his teacher. I can look passed the concept of the film to enjoy it, but everything going all fine and dandy after he assaults two people and trespasses on a field was just too much disbelief to suspend. I finished the movie overall happy, but left with a bit of a sour taste. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/24 Full Review Gigsy V Just a genuinely funny movie; not pretentious in the slightest and Jack Nicholson is f**king brilliant. So many quotable moments and never ceases to make me feel good which, I think, is all that you want from a comedy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/24 Full Review Ahmad M The uncivil representation of psychological abuse that oddly comes off as a nice journey of healing and growth, with delightful scenes that produce a good laugh. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/01/23 Full Review Suprateek A Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in a buddy comedy, what could possibly go wrong? May I just say everything.. People hate Sandler for his comedies but I genuinely enjoy them and I really like Sandler especially after I watched Uncut Gems. In a similar way I just wanted to enjoy an Adam Sandler film and I think I chose the wrong film to watch and enjoy because this film was a major let down for me. I found it funny in a few scenes and during the rest of the scenes I just went WHY just WHY. This film is so poorly written it bothers me, I love the logline for this movie - Therapist with anger problems tries having anger management sessions with his client- but no they had to mess it up in every way possible and I am so sad. The final twist just didn't land and wasn't presented properly, it just felt really sudden and I mean it in a bad way, like a really bad way. The first act felt so terrible and rushed and I was so bothered by that. The second act could have been really exhausting if it weren't for the performances and the chemistry of both the leads. It was their chemistry that made me stick till the end and it just breaks my heart to see how such an interesting pair was just wasted. Finally all I can say is that anger management and it's ending gave me anger issues and now I actually need anger management (I hope jack Nicholson isn't my therapist). Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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. View more photos

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      Namrata Joshi Outlook Anger Management is the kind of film that you could safely catch much later on television. If you have nothing better to watch. Rated: 1/4 Jan 4, 2019 Full Review Alexander Walker London Evening Standard Audiences are still looking at the stars, but nowadays they often do it from the gutter of films like Anger Management. Jan 10, 2018 Full Review Barbara Ellen Times (UK) What is fundamentally wrong with Anger Management is that, try as they might, the two stars have absolutely no comedic or dramatic chemistry together, and so eventually the audience gets slightly bored with them. Jan 3, 2018 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) There are moments when the laughs come thick and fast, but just as many where the dream team just aren't connecting at all. Rated: 2.5/5 May 18, 2020 Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Rated: 2/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Full-blown 'Jack'--his face a spectacular special effect of full-blown energy--remains an irresistible act. [Blu-Ray] Rated: 2.5/4 May 26, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis 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.
      Director
      Peter Segal
      Executive Producer
      Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, Tim Herlihy, Todd Garner, John Jacobs
      Screenwriter
      David Dorfman
      Distributor
      Columbia Pictures
      Production Co
      Revolution Studios
      Rating
      PG-13 (Language|Crude Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 11, 2003, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 13, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $133.8M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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