Mr. Deeds

PG-13

Released Jun 28, 2002

1 hr. 36 min.

Comedy

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Longfellow Deeds (Adam Sandler) is a sweet, lovable guy leading a simple but happy life in the tiny hamlet of Mandrake Falls, New Hampshire. Life is good at the small town restaurant until two corporate execs bring news that Deeds is about to be rolling in a different kind of dough. A long-lost relative has left him an inheritance of 40 billion dollars along with the largest media company in the world. It's a fish out of water, rags to riches story that has local tabloid reporters salivating.

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Critics Consensus

This update of Capra doesn't hold a candle to the original, and even on its own merits, Mr. Deeds is still indifferently acted and stale.

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John S

Mr Deeds is a feel good comedy from Sandler's early work. This is part of his second era I feel and is a great rewatch. Great laughs. The fight scene at the pizza shop is great and the side characters as always are a fun touch. Also seeing the delivery man out with Chinese food in NYC during the fire scene is a nice Easter egg.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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David P

No it's not a classic. But if you don't take it too seriously it's actually a pretty funny movie. It's a comedy, it's supposed to be dumb!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Mike W

I enjoyed the movie and thought most all of the actors did very well or better. Winona Ryder was Great. Sandler was only fair, as it seemed like he didn't put in much effort.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Sanad A

A Gentleman's Comedy in a Crude World Well, well, well, let's talk about this movie, Mr. Deeds. I must say, it's an interesting one. It's got all the ingredients of a modern-day comedy - you know, the ones with sexual innuendos, questionable lines, and behavior that will make you raise an eyebrow. But hey, it's all in the name of laughs, right? I have to admit, though, the ending was a bit rushed. It's like they were in a hurry to tie up all loose ends and make sure the good guys triumphed over the bad guys. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the good guys winning, but the way they went about it was just plain silly. But here's the thing, this movie had a softer edge compared to other comedies of its time. You know, the ones that are so low class they make you cringe. So, kudos to Mr. Deeds for not being as offensive as the rest. It's like a breath of fresh air in a room filled with fart jokes. Now, let's talk about Adam Sandler. He's not his usual high-strung self in this movie. Nope, he's playing the low-key Gary Cooper role of Mr. Deeds from the 1940s. Sure, he gets a bit violent at times, but hey, who doesn't? We all have our moments. And Winona Ryder, well, let's just say she's not exactly the most believable love interest. I mean, she's pretty and all, but there's something missing in her acting. Maybe that's why she's not a big star anymore. It's not just her real-life problems, you know? But let me tell you, the real star of the film is John Turturro. He plays the Spanish butler, and boy, is he funny! Every scene he's in, he steals the show. You can't help but root for him. He's like the underdog we all love to see succeed. So, to sum it all up, Mr. Deeds is a pretty nice film. It's got its fair share of laugh-out-loud moments, but let's be real, it's no Gary Cooper-Barbara Stanwyck classic. It lacks the heart and soul of the original, focusing more on cheap laughs than a moral message. But hey, it's still worth a watch. Just don't expect it to be a life-changing experience.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Emilliano Jr S

I only watched this for Winona Ryder & its soundtrack by Dave Matthew's band.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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Avant S

remembered this movie to be lot more funny 15 or so years ago.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/10/23

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Steven Brill

Director

Adam Sandler

Longfellow Deeds

Winona Ryder

Babe Bennett

Peter Gallagher

Chuck Cedar

Jared Harris

Mac McGrath

Allen Covert

Marty

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Pretty awful, but teen Sandler fans may like it.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Derek Adams

Time Out

The star and his numbskull cronies piss on Capra's grave with acrid insincerity.

Jun 24, 2006

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Empire Magazine

How could Adam Sandler, of all people, remake Capra? Well, shoddily, as it happens.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 30, 2003

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Sandler's only saving grace with Mr. Deeds may be that the majority of his fans are too young to know of, or just don't care about, Frank Capra or movie masterpieces...

Nov 13, 2019

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Film4

The end result isn't dreadful, but it is patchy.

May 28, 2008

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Michael Dequina

Film Threat

Sandler barely expends any energy trotting out the "average dude who shakes up stodgy high society" schtick, and director Steven Brill and scripter Tim Herlihy follow lazy suit.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Synopsis

Longfellow Deeds (Adam Sandler) is a sweet, lovable guy leading a simple but happy life in the tiny hamlet of Mandrake Falls, New Hampshire. Life is good at the small town restaurant until two corporate execs bring news that Deeds is about to be rolling in a different kind of dough. A long-lost relative has left him an inheritance of 40 billion dollars along with the largest media company in the world. It's a fish out of water, rags to riches story that has local tabloid reporters salivating.

Director: Steven Brill
Executive Producer: Joseph M. Caracciolo, Adam Sandler
Screenwriter: Tim Herlihy
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions, Columbia Pictures, Out of the Blue... Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual References|Language|Some Rear Nudity)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $126.2M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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