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Billy Madison

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Billy Madison (1995)

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Reviews Counted: 34

Fresh: 14

Rotten:20

Average Rating: 4.8/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Billy Madison, the dim-witted son of a millionaire, wastes his life guzzling beer and devising obscene pranks until his father threatens to leave him nothing. In order to earn his father's respect,... Billy Madison, the dim-witted son of a millionaire, wastes his life guzzling beer and devising obscene pranks until his father threatens to leave him nothing. In order to earn his father's respect, Billy, who bribed his way through school, must pass all 12 grades in six months or see a sycophantic assistant get his father's fortune. Billy struggles with the aide and his own idiocy to make good in this gag-filled farce. [More]

Starring: Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson

Starring: Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel, Bridgette Wilson, Norm MacDonald, Darren McGavin, Chris Farley

Director: Tamra Davis

Director: Tamra Davis
Screenwriter: Rich Wilkes

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Release:

Jun 21, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Single Side - Dual Layer
  • Special Edition
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
  • Letterbox - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - French
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - Spanish
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English
  • Dolby Digital DTS 5.1 Surroun Sound - English

Additional Release Material:

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  • Audio Commentary: Tamara Davis - Director

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Those unfamiliar with Sandler's antics may...begin to find him annoying sometime between the appearance of the Universal logo and the end of the opening credits.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
06/01/08
Brian Lowry
Variety
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The film should have featured more absurd and nonsensical elements.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
06/01/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

When you get that Sandler's comedic persona is meant to be annoying, like Beavis and Butthead or Cartman, the laughs come thick and fast.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
06/01/08
Billy Mowbray
Channel 4 Film

Wipe that smug grin off your face and go home.

Full Review Source: Mr. Brown's Movies | comment 1 Comment
01/12/07
Michael Dequina
Mr. Brown's Movies

No review available.

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10/26/05
Jean-François Vandeuren
Panorama

No review available.

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08/18/05
Rebecca Murray
About.com

No review available.

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07/15/05
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

No review available.

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07/07/05
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

A vintage specimen of a master at the apex of his talents.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
05/13/05
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

No review available.

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04/17/05
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Duh-m Sandler, typical fare for him

comment 1 Comment
10/23/04
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan

No review available.

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08/18/04
Mark Sells
Oregon Herald

Sandler's best. Edgy, satirical, bizarre and surreal.

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05/01/04
Fred Topel
About.com

No review available.

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02/08/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

No review available.

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12/23/03
Michelle Alexandria
Eclipse Magazine

Typical Sandler

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08/13/03
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

If you've ever had a yen to relive the third grade, this must be the next best thing.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
05/20/03
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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Better than it deserves to be.

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04/24/03
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

Só há uma coisa pior do que os habituais trejeitos (nada engraçados) de Adam Sandler: os roteiros que este escreve - e o segredo de seu sucesso nas bilheterias é um mistério maior do que o paradeiro de Jimmy Hoffa.

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04/01/03
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

No review available.

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01/28/03
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
 
 
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