You Don't Mess With The Zohan

Adam Sandler's action comedy from 2008 follows an Iraqi super-soldier named the Zohan (Sandler) who dreams of becoming a hairdresser in this hilarious masterpiece. Aimed to ease some of the Iraqi-Palestinian conflict, the film sees The Zohan move to America to pursue his dream, but when work is harder to come by than expected, he is forced to work for a Palestinian hair salon.

Cinematography 20/20

The cinematography in this film is nothing short of perfection. Director Dennis Dugan showcases his ability to pull off all kinds of action shots, fight scenes and film impossible car manoeuvres as he captures the attention of his viewers while still upholding the film's brilliantly comedic nature.

Main Cast 20/20

Adam Sandler's portrayal of The Zohan is flawless. He displays obvious on-screen chemistry with the entire cast, especially Emmanuelle Chriqui and supporting actor Ido Mosseri.

Supporting Cast 20/20

The large supporting cast all work brilliantly together to make this film a true masterpiece. From short but memorable scenes from Shelley Berman and Charlotte Ray to hysterical cameos from Dennis Dugan, each and every actor plays their role exactly how it was intended - and it works perfectly.

Originality 18/20

Even though a story about a soldier becoming a hairdresser may seem very specific, American comic book writer Robert Cabell wrote a very similar comic book about a Navy SEAL who became a hairdresser. The coincidence led to Cabell filing an unsuccessful lawsuit against Adam Sandler. The chances of You Don't Mess With The Zohan being based on the comic book, however; are microscopic and should not be considered.

Story 18/20

The story was well-executed, except for the unfortunately obvious romantic aspects of the film, which are very predictable - as is too often the case in comedies.

Overall 96/100, PLATINUM

There is little to complain about in this masterpiece from Adam Sandler, as he combines comedy, action and romance to create one of the greatest films of all time.

- Connor

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