Daily Archives: July 27, 2025

Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): He’s back on the green…

Posted on July 27, 2025 by kaist455

Netflix film “Happy Gilmore 2”, which was released a few days ago, made me laugh and chuckle much more than its predecessor did, and that is sort of achievement in my inconsequential opinion. While I dislike “Happy Gilmore” (1996) a … Continue reading →

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Happy Gilmore (1996) ☆☆(2/4): There is something schizophrenic about Sandler

Posted on July 27, 2025 by kaist455

Dennis Dugan’s 1996 comedy film “Happy Gilmore” is a prime example of how schizophrenic many of those early comedy movies of its lead actor Adam Sandler feel even at present. Sandler always seems ready to go all the way with … Continue reading →

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When This Summer is Over (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A bad influence

Posted on July 27, 2025 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “When This Summer is Over” is often disturbing for good reasons. Phlegmatically following how its plain young hero tumbles down into a number of crimes and misdemeanors thanks to his new “friends”, the movie gives us … Continue reading →

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The Uniform (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): A tale of two students

Posted on July 27, 2025 by kaist455

Taiwanese film “The Uniform” is a typical coming-of-age tale about two different female high school students who happen to share the same desk in their classroom right from their first year. As their accidental friendship goes through several ups and … Continue reading →

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