Adam Sandler is one of the greatest actors of all time. The guy can do it all, from making us laugh, to cry, to freak out, and everything in between., He's a singular artist who has a voice that continues to change and experiment well into the third decade of his career. If he's in a movie, I seek it out. I want to know what he's up to, and I'm excited to see him on the big screen. Today, I want to go over ten of his movies that I think are the best. These are my personal favorites, so it's all subjective. Let's dive in. 1. Uncut Gems (2019)Directors: Josh Safdie, Benny SafdieWriters: Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie, Benny SafdieCast: Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Eric BogosianA two-hour-long anxiety attack in the best way possible. The ride is so insane and wonderful, it's just a set of weird twists and turns of people betting on themselves and being jerks, and you go nuts. Uncut Gems features Adam Sandler's greatest performance to date. As the gambling-addicted jeweler Howard Ratner, he is a magnetic, chaotic force of nature. The film is a masterfully crafted thriller from the Safdie brothers, and Sandler's manic, desperate, and utterly captivating performance is the engine that drives it. It's a career-defining role that earned him widespread critical acclaim and proved he is one of the most versatile actors of his generation.2. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)Director: Paul Thomas AndersonWriter: Paul Thomas AndersonCast: Adam...
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