Did anyone else hear on the radio or TV that Paramount is remaking The Longest Yard? That's bad news already, but it was compounded by the fact that in the lead, they cast.......Adam Sandler. I just about lost my lunch right there in the front seat of my car.

I hope this was a cruel hoax designed to ruin my day. Has anyone else heard this terrible rumor?

No, but I'm not surprised. Adam Sandler's purpose in the world is to make the rest of us suffer.

It'll be a goofy comedic romp. Costarring Martin Lawrence and Dru Barrymore.

I guess I'm not bothered by this.

The brits already remade "The Longest Yard" a couple of years ago called "Mean Machine" with UK football in place of red, white and bruise football.
I guess it's a popular story.
A remake is made for whichever demographic fills the multiplex ... us old guys ain't it.
I don't really see how a remake impairs the original.
I grew up on and liked Jerry Lewis movies, so Sandler doesn't bother me.

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back To Prison...

Adam Sandler, Martin Lawrence and Drew Barrymore Star In A Hilarious Comedic Romp About Life And Football In A Maximum Security Prison

Starring Adam Sandler as "Paul Crewe:"
"I say we take on the prison guards in a football game, as long as I get to be Captain, and sing a coupla dumbass songs!"

Martin Lawrence as "Nate Scarboro:"
"Yo! [makes a stupid face] Whazzzuppppp!"

Drew Barrymore as "Miss Toot, the Secretary:"
"It not the yards that are the longest (giggle, snicker)."

And featuring Ben Stiller as "Warden Hazen"
[shot of Stiller who trips and falls]

In What's Sure To Be The Comedy Smash Of The Season, the Farrelly Brothers Bring You--"The Longest Yard."


[sigh]

Did anyone see "punch Drunk Love"? He could do serious parts if he wants to.

*Gag*
I'm sure there will be a spot for perpetual Goofball Rob Schneider.
Since Sandler can't fart without Schneider being there to smell it.

I just saw a poster for this at the theater. Adam Sandler is starring, and Burt Reynolds is in it also. Maybe a strange sequel or something? :wave:

I think you need to get in touch with how you really feel, Jimmy.


Couldn't have said it better myself! If Sandler and Schneider are joined by Norm MacDonald, then I'm taking the gas pipe.

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back To Prison...

Adam Sandler, Martin Lawrence and Drew Barrymore Star In A Hilarious Comedic Romp About Life And Football In A Maximum Security Prison

Starring Adam Sandler as "Paul Crewe:"
"I say we take on the prison guards in a football game, as long as I get to be Captain, and sing a coupla dumbass songs!"

Martin Lawrence as "Nate Scarboro:"
"Yo! [makes a stupid face] Whazzzuppppp!"

Drew Barrymore as "Miss Toot, the Secretary:"
"It not the yards that are the longest (giggle, snicker)."

And featuring Ben Stiller as "Warden Hazen"
[shot of Stiller who trips and falls]

In What's Sure To Be The Comedy Smash Of The Season, the Farrelly Brothers Bring You--"The Longest Yard."


[sigh]

Don't forget special guest star David Spade as "Cherry".

I guess I'm not bothered by this.
If this doesn't bother you Steve, it maybe time to remove "CultTVman" from your name.

Bob

Aren't there any original stories to tell?

Yes there are original ideas still left to do but that would require actual thinking processes, something Hollywood doesnt seem to embrace too often.

Yes there are original ideas still left to do but that would require actual thinking processes, something Hollywood doesnt seem to embrace too often.
... and which audiences don't seem to embrace too often either.

The brits already remade "The Longest Yard" a couple of years ago called "Mean Machine" with UK football in place of red, white and bruise football.
I guess it's a popular story.
A remake is made for whichever demographic fills the multiplex ... us old guys ain't it.
I don't really see how a remake impairs the original.
I grew up on and liked Jerry Lewis movies, so Sandler doesn't bother me.
And it was rubbish.

Mike