Billy Madison (1995)

As I said in my review for a different (but superior) Adam Sandler movie The Wedding Singer, there are three types of Sandler films. Charming, funny, and terrible. Luckily for me, who was just about to have to sit through Meet the Spartans, the film falls into the ‘funny’ category. The film chronicles 24 weeks in the life of Billy Madison (Adam Sandler), an extremely dumb heir to a chain of hotels who, when he finds out his high school diploma was bought by his father, goes to re-attend all twelve years of school in 24 weeks, 2 weeks per grade. If he doesn’t accomplish this, the company goes to a very mean business worker, who plans to rule the company and trash Billy. The plot is simple but nice. I did enjoy it. I thought it was actually pretty funny. There were some jokes I the film where I actually got a few belly laughs, and that took me by surprise. But on the contradictory side, there were a few moments where I felt bad about laughing at this idiot be stupid. I know it’s a character, but Adam Sandler actually plays it well. I did just feel bad about laughing at this moron. But then I remembered that it was a comedy, and then I resumed laughing again. The film is actually pretty funny, and it has really inspired moments. This isn’t Just Go With It. This is funny. I really can’t say anything more about this film. That’s why this review is extremely redundant. I’m sorry. But in the end, this is a very good film. A great Friday night with the friends.
8/10