Dear Adam Sandler,
First of all, I’m a
really big fan. I cannot even begin to tell you how much of an impact you made
on my life in the 90’s. From Billy
Madison to Happy Gilmore, to They’re All Gonna Laugh At You, the list
just goes on and on. We could literally
quote the entire “Goat” sketch from What
the Hell Happened To Me? back in the day. Your Saturday Night Live portfolio is quite
honestly the greatest in the tenure of the show (except maybe 1994, but hey, we
can probably just blame Janeane Garofalo for that one…) Even Bulletproof,
the scene in the bar. Comedy gold. You
played a huge part in shaping my post-high school pop culture quintessence. And
for that reason, I have to thank you, and will continue to support your
endeavors from here on out as a reward for that.
But anyway, fast
forward to last night. My wife rents Just
Go With It on Netflix. Adam. What in the hell? What is this film?
What.. I mean.. Seriously? I harkened
back to when she rented Grown Ups. I don’t understand what is happening, or why
this is happening, but you have been in a horrendous string of movies lately;
you’re even producing them, and they may be making money, but why are you doing
this to your fanbase? Is it an elaborate joke that we’re going to get later? Is
it just some money grab? Because it HAS to stop.
Maybe it’s me.
Maybe I just don’t get it. Because I know these films are successful in some
way, shape, or form. So it’s not like people aren’t going to see them, or
giving you some indication that they want you to keep making them. But you gotta
get back to form, man. I have to see something better from you. I mean, I
really liked Punch Drunk Love and Funny People, almost to the point of
saying they could rank as some of my favorite films. So I know you can still
make amazing movies. But if you can make movies like that, then how can you
make Click or Bedtime Stories? It doesn’t seem like this could happen. Not the
same guy anyway. Unless you’re goofing on us. Is that the deal? Is that what’s
happening here?
But look, man. I’m
still hanging with you. I’m going to keep on keeping on. I don’t care if you
make another Rob Schneider or Kevin James film. I’m still gonna be a fan. They
might be on in the background while I’m looking at my ipad, or listening to
music, but I’m always going to give them a chance. Hell, my kid even watches
your Sesame Street appearance on a daily basis. I can sing “This Is A Song
About Elmo” in its entirety. So it’s not like you don’t have me out there as a
full supporter. But a couple more movies like I’ve been getting out of you
lately, it’s gonna hurt my soul.
We’ll be adding That’s
My Boy to our Netflix queue as soon as it’s available. Please please
please, don’t let me down.
Sincerely,
Sam Terito
