Punch-Drunk Love
This change of pace for Adam Sandler stars the comic actor as a bathroom supplies salesman who has a problem with his anger and is obsessed with winning airline frequent flier mileage from clipping pudding wrappers. The lonely Sandler's life is changed when he meets shy Brit Emily Watson, but interfering with the relationship are thugs who want to collect money they claim Sandler owes from a phone sex bill. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Luis Guzman also star in this quirky romantic tale from Paul Thomas Anderson ("Magnolia"). Winner of the Best Director Award at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
Year: 2002
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Romance, Romance, Nick's Favourites, Black Humour, Dysfunctional Families, Julia's Favourites, Theo's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Luis Guzman
Duration: 91 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence, sexual references and offensive language.
7.3/10
Location in store: Art House Cinema
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