Review – Punch Drunk Love

This movie is actually kinda hard to review. It almost goes without saying that it’s likely to disappoint many of Adam Sandler’s fans, but that’s fine with me. It’s too film-school arty by far, but I’m used to that. The principal problem here is that most of the production is exceptionally annoying. We’re watching the world from the perspective of an emotionally-differently-abled small business owner, and his stiff, awkward outlook on life gives his story an unpleasant flavor. The dialogue seems contrived, the plot uneven, and even the soundtrack is so abrasive that at points it set my teeth on edge. But then came the conclusion. In the last few minutes of the movie everything comes together so nicely that by some miracle the whole thing turns out worthwhile. So if anyone ever tells you the end doesn’t justify the means, you might suggest this as a possible exception to the rule. It also served to remind me of the importance of watching movies all the way through. Mildly amusing