The Adam Sandler Paradox
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Published 2023-05-19
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Comedy king. Tear jerker. Bold. Self-conscious. Superstar. Humble. The life of Adam Sandler is one of juxtaposition. A paradoxical journey to the upper echelons, rewriting what it means to be successful. This documentary explores what drives Sandler, as we explore the importance of comfort zone, loved ones, and risk-taking. He's the man who brought you Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups and Uncut Gems, welcome to The Adam Sandler Paradox.
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0:00 - The Adam Sandler Paradox
0:14 - Man of the Decade
1:03 - Really? Adam Sandler?
1:36 - Yes. Adam Sandler.
2:16 - Unfamiliar Territory
3:18 - Meeting Jackie
4:01 - Marrying Jackie
4:19 - The Big Man
4:53 - Goodbye, Dad
5:32 - Thanks to Storyblocks
6:18 - Dealing With Grief
6:44 - Reign Over Me
7:35 - A Different Responsibility
8:14 - What's A Grown Up?
8:26 - 20 Year Friendships
9:08 - Split Opinions
9:34 - Critical Backlash
10:13 - A Love in My Life
10:48 - Don't Create For Critics
11:29 - That's Not Very Sandlerian
12:14 - The Meyerowitz Stories
13:21 - Back to Drama
14:05 - Uncut Gems
15:49 - This Is How I Win
16:28 - An Overlooked Champion
16:53 - Award Winner
17:18 - Slam Dunk Sandler
17:33 - That's Why Everyone Likes You
18:46 - The Two Best Things
19:26 - Outro
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All Comments (21)
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My 11yo cousin was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer some years back that took his life at a devastatingly quick pace - Adam Sandler would visit him in the hospital every week for a few months - there were no cameras, no social media posts, no recognition at all - just a super good dude trying to make the rest of a young child’s life a little more enjoyable - my cousin unfortunately passed and I will never forget what Adam did for him 💚💛❤️
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The fact he made his own studio, just to make movies with his friends knowing critics will hate it says everything, grown ups is a fun watch and I find most Adam Sandler movies to be great. Uncut gems really showed how much of a great actor he is
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I've always had a lot of respect for Adam, because no matter how high he flies, he's always been just some guy. He's always down to earth, doesn't take himself too seriously. Always had the sense that he's the same man on and off the camera
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Grown Ups is one of the best feel good movies I have ever seen. I don't know if anyone can even mention anything that is as that one. There is no sadness, no real drama, it's just some friends hanging out having fun, true definition of a feel good movie!
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The way Adam publicly shows his family such love and admiration is beautiful.
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I think one film of Adam Sandler’s that is constantly overlooked, is Click. His acting towards the end of the film is a real tearjerker.
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Sure some of his movies are cheesy but he's still one of the GOATs, a standup guy, great parent, and I can personally attest that movies like Happy Gilmore had me cracking up as a kid. It's also how I bonded with my mom's best friend's daughter, we loved watching his movies and cracking up/mimicking them together. She's still my best friend to this day and I'm 34.
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I lived in China for almost 20 years. Every semester I would show Happy Gilmore to my university classes just for the heck of it, to give them a break for one class. They loved it, each and every class loved it. I've seen it so many times now I don't love it anymore 🤣
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Watching his early movies was some of the only times my family could be around each other without screaming or fighting. This was amazing, thanks!
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He seems so genuinely wonderful and yet insecure about his work, which makes him even more genuine in my opinion. People say he can’t act, I believe acting is only good if there’s a genuineness behind it and that’s what he has and that’s what everybody else envies.
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The fact he wanted to be people that made his dad happy made me feel a plethora of emotions I need to explore this convept
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This man is insanely humble and amazing! His movies made my whole childhood great and I hope he knows he is loved by millions of people!
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the quality of this video was unreal. and you didn’t even commentate, you let adam tell his own story. amazing work
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Adam's poise while people are trying to shame him is incredible. Truly a class act as a human being.
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Bro I had YouTube autoplay on my tv. Went to sleep and woke up with this on thinking I was watching a cable documentary. This is so well edited. Never been so intrigued by a documentary before. Keep it up man!
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I'm missing how this is a paradox and not just Adam's life
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real tears over here. I feel like he’s one of those actors who nobody realizes is important until too late. I was raised on his movies while simultaneously being told he wasn’t funny! Talk about a paradox. Regardless, he has made me laugh and cry. So I will sit here and cry shamelessly. Love this man
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“He doesn’t play underdogs, he plays champions that are overlooked.” Goddamn Brendan Frasier is the best. That fits Adam Sandler perfectly.
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Never thought I'd tear up to a video about Adam Sandler, but a ton of respect for this man, that only grew learning so much more about him
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Yall know what makes Adam so great ? obviously his values and love for his family and friends. but the fact that he's always bringing up people with him and giving everybody their credit he shows 0 signs of etitlement, gives his crew credit and is just the most grateful human being ever :) Wanna be like Sandler do what sandler does, love unconditionally !!!
