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11Feb2009

Sandler Reunites with Rock, Spade, Schneider, and James

DateWednesday, February 11, 2009 at 6:22AM
This will be an instant hit. Will it be any good? The recent track record says otherwise.

Adam Sandler has written a new buddy movie that will co-star Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider. Variety says it's about five high school friends who reunite 30 years later for a Fourth of July weekend. So, you know, The Big Chill minus Glenn Close crying in the shower. Although, now that I think about it, this movie would get bonus points just for throwing that in there out of the blue.

There's no title yet, however, I believe What? Really? Rob Schneider? Why? is still available. We do know that Dennis Dugan, Adam Sandler's preferred director, is on board, as well, and that it will shoot this summer.

Despite the box office numbers (most of which are Sandler's), this is not a group that has made good movies. Again, almost all of those starred Sandler, too. No, wait...with the exception of Tommy Boy, all of them starred Sandler. But this idea will work because while audience won't pay to see Rock, Spade, or Schneider in movies, they'll be even more likely than usual to see a Sandler movie that more prominently features them.

If I had to guess, I'd say this will either be a March or June 2010 release for Columbia.

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AuthorColin Boyd | | in , , , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment5 Comments |

Reader Comments (5)

I'm sad that Jon Heder isn't involved as well.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLost Wilson

I'm sure he's keeping the bench warm.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | Registered CommenterColin Boyd

I listen to you on the Mike O'Meara show. You are just as snarky on your website!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJeremy

That's why I'm on the show in the first place.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | Registered CommenterColin Boyd

After the Paul Blart numbers, I think James might be a draw as well.

Thursday, February 12, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKevin

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