Zachary FenellReview: Mr. Deeds (2002)
February 22nd 2010 02:45
“Mr. Deeds”, a remake of the 1936 film “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town”, stars Adam Sandler, as Longfellow Deeds, and Winona Ryder, as Babe Bennett. Deeds, a good natured small town boy, finds himself in New York City after his great uncle, who he had never met, passes away. Deeds’ uncle owned $40 billion worth of stock in Blake Media, a large media company. Without any other living relatives, the fortune of Deed’s uncle becomes inherited by Deeds. While in New York, Deeds meets Babe Bennett, a tabloid reporter, who creates the alias “Pam Dawson”, in order to get close to Deeds. Things begin to get interesting when Babe starts to fall in love with Deeds.
“Mr. Deeds” can best be described as a fun movie. Some scenes in the film are a little over the top, such as a scene in which Babe fights with Deeds’ employee Jan (Conchata Ferrell). However, these scenes don’t prevent “Mr. Deeds” from being entertaining. Anyone interested in film making should find “Mr. Deeds” enjoyable, as the movie demonstrates a great sense of continuity. For example, a silly scene where Deeds reveals his gross foot to his servant Emilio (John Turturro), ends up playing a significant role later on in the movie.
Every time I watch “Mr. Deeds” I find more reasons to like the film. And, every time I finish the movie I find myself in a good mood. In conclusion, I would recommend “Mr. Deeds” to anyone who enjoys Adam Sandler, comedies, or love stories.
Adam Sandler. Photograph taken by Rita Molnar, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
“Mr. Deeds” can best be described as a fun movie. Some scenes in the film are a little over the top, such as a scene in which Babe fights with Deeds’ employee Jan (Conchata Ferrell). However, these scenes don’t prevent “Mr. Deeds” from being entertaining. Anyone interested in film making should find “Mr. Deeds” enjoyable, as the movie demonstrates a great sense of continuity. For example, a silly scene where Deeds reveals his gross foot to his servant Emilio (John Turturro), ends up playing a significant role later on in the movie.
Every time I watch “Mr. Deeds” I find more reasons to like the film. And, every time I finish the movie I find myself in a good mood. In conclusion, I would recommend “Mr. Deeds” to anyone who enjoys Adam Sandler, comedies, or love stories.
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