The Do-Over (2016) User Reviews (150)

Its Adam Sandler at his best.

[killferd · 7/10 · 8 July 2016]

Adam sandler....... you either love his work or hate it.

For me it is a relief like on mid summers afternoon; which is provided by a cool beer. Life in itself is too short, and this movie delivers that message with a punch. you looking for shakes'perian drama, or Quentin Tarantino's mystical direction, you are missing the message. It's Adam Sandler at his best after the Growns up's.

It's classic in terms of his way of doing movies. i will not spoil it with details but only a suggestion watch when you are burned out and have some time with a cold one.

Its the most irrational, fun, adult entertainment to bring your spirits up.

Peace out brothers.

It's actually (probably) the most plot driven Adam Sandler movie ever made.

[Hellmant · 6/10 · 8 June 2016]

'THE DO-OVER': Three Stars (Out of Five)

Action-comedy flick, about two old high school buddies; that reunite at their 25-year reunion, and decide to fake their own deaths (in order to start new lives). Their new identities end up getting them in even more trouble. The movie stars Adam Sandler and David Spade, as the two leads; and it costars Paula Patton, Kathryn Hahn, Nick Swardson, Natasha Leggero, Torsten Voges, Luis Guzman, Matt Walsh and Sean Astin. It was directed by Steven Brill (who also directed Sandler in the movies 'MR. DEEDS' and 'LITTLE NICKY'), and it was written by Kevin Barnett and Chris Pappas. The film is the second movie, in a four- film deal, between Sandler and Netflix. Like nearly all of Sandler's movies, the film is pretty bad; but this one isn't as bad, as most.

Spade plays Charlie McMillan, a bank manager (attached to a grocery store); who's used and abused by his wife, Nikki (Leggero), and her two children. He attends his 25-year high school reunion, with Nikki (who's the former prom queen), and she cheats on him, with her ex-husband (Astin). He reunites with his old friend, Max Kessler (Sandler), who tells him he works for the FBI. Later the two go on a yacht trip, while Nikki is on a spa vacation, and Max (unexpectedly) fakes their deaths; so the two can start new lives together.

The movie gets a lot more complicated than that; it's actually (probably) the most plot driven Adam Sandler movie ever made (with a ton of twists). That's pretty much where the film's qualities end though. It's still full of a lot of bad dick and fart jokes (that aren't funny), and Sandler once again plays an unlikable asshole; who's much tougher than Sandler could ever possibly be (in real life). Spade is actually good in the movie though. It's interesting, for a change (from the usual bad Sandler movies), but nothing more.

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Reborn to face even bigger troubles.

[Reno-Rangan · 7/10 · 14 March 2017]

It's true that Sandler had lost his Midas touch, but last few films suggest he's back. Still, he's not the same old what he used to be. The time has changed, so he has to adapt to it and I think he's doing okay. Only haters/film critics keep hating him. This is a Netflix production and Sandler in a mysterious role. He teams up with his old school friend and they fake their deaths to begin a new life. But the identities they have borrowed ones are even in the bigger troubles which begins to haunt them as well. So coming out of it is the remaining film to tell.

The storyline seems just okay. Since it is not fresh enough, they did not even overuse the concept to build plot with clichés. Kind of guessable twists, but it will work for most of the people. Better stunt sequences for such a comedy flick. Good performances and it was a smooth sail according to the film's pace. The director and Sandler had given a few good comedies back then, and this fresh collaboration was decent. So don't believe the film critics (Rotten Tomatoes & Metacritic), elsewhere it is rated much better, but still somewhat underrated. If you are seeking a decent action-comedy, this is worth a try.

7/10

No Need to Do-Over this film

[anthonymichaelbangert · 6/10 · 2 June 2016]

It's no secret that I have hated almost every Adam Sandler film in the last few years. They have consistently been terrible. So when I decided to watch The Do-Over, I did not have high hopes. I really expected the worst. I can say I was pleasantly surprised. Adam Sandler and David Spade actually delivered a decent and fun comedy.

Two guys down on their luck fake their own deaths to escape their terrible lives. They take on the identities of two dead guys who apparently had a lot of money and something to hide, and stumble into a world of action they never asked for. Now, being chased by assassins, the two middle aged average Joes must find out why they are being targeted.

A simple premise, yes, but it delivers. The story actually has a good plot and some decent, if sometimes sloppy, character development. Some of the jokes are still riddled with that adolescent humor that plagues Happy Madison films, but it also lands quite a few funny moments. This movie will never be considered a classic, or one of my favorites. But I am still glad I checked it out.

The acting in this movie is okay. The 2 leads portray their parts convincingly enough. Though it can feel a little lazy at times. The rest of the actors get the job done. Nothing spectacular. But also not bad.

The soundtrack has a fun vibe, full of country hits, and some mediocre, generic action film music. It feels okay within the film.

The script was good. It definitely had some twists. And it delivered a story with more emotion and depth than the usual Happy Madison productions. It is very predictable to a fault, but it still feels nice to follow the story as it progresses.

So, in the end, this is not a masterpiece. It is not Sandler's best work. But it is a lot better than most of the stuff he's put out lately, and I can say I enjoyed watching it. It's a Netflix Original movie, so check it out if you have a chance.

6/10

The Do-Over has Adam Sandler back to his best.

[Thatmoviesguy · 7/10 · 27 May 2016]

One of the best movies Adam Sandler has done in years, truly back to his best. Co-staring along side David Spade, play two guys who fake there own deaths to escape there awful lives, only to find out the guys who's identity they have taken are in a lot of trouble.

This Netflix original movie is hilarious and a return to form for Sandler, who last played a character similar to this way back in the nighties in a movie called Bulletproof. I think this movie could have benefited from a cinema release. Funny and crude but it also tackles a sensitive theme in a humorous way.

This fast paced action comedy is far from Sandler's usual family friendly tone. It's rated R for a reason! Not everyone will find this movie as funny as i did but this is a must watch even for non-Sandler fans. Review 7/10

Nice Story, not funny

[Pritchie45 · 5/10 · 29 May 2020]

The plot is very intriguing and the I love Sandler and Spades performance but the the sexual content in this film was too much for my liking. If there wasnt the explicit content or at least a lower limit that this film reached then I would have given it a 7 and put in my bag of good Sandler movies. The twist is a good pay off but i feel that this story is waisted and the concepts wont be seen by general audiences or revisited by those with a low tolerance to explicit content

Fun and Entertaining, Enough anyways.

[k_tomb · 6/10 · 31 May 2016]

It was quite fun and entertaining, and the first half hour was close to fantastic. Then it kinda went down a few notches, started relying on crude humor and vulgar stuff too much. Then it became not even believable at all. Some humor from silly stuff is okay, but this became just a bit too silly. If Sandler would stick to a bit of drama and comedy that seemed more realistic he could hit one out of the park.

As it is, there are glimpses of great, but then equaled out by silly vulgar stuff, that seems more for 13 year old's. Maybe he is not able to make great movies. Well, not great, not horrible, funny at times at least

You know your comedy is bad when the mediocre plot is better than the actual so-called comedy.

[FallonTimberlake2016 · 2/10 · 5 July 2016]

I haven't seen many of Adam Sandler's recent bombs so I can't really compare this to any of them. But I heard from many reviewers that The Do-Over is a slight return to form for the comedian. If this is a return to form, than his recent comedies must have entire suicide hotlines dedicated to them, because this movie was SO not funny. There was a total count of about two funny moments throughout this entire one-hundred and eight minute film. I didn't know that was physically possible before my viewing of this let-down.

Let's start out with our two main stars: David Spade and Adam Sandler. Sandler had literally one funny moment near the end of the movie, and then he ruined it by taking the joke too far. He also basically played himself. The advertising lead us to believe that Sandler took a different route with his character, but he played the same old, gibberish-spouting goofball we are all tired of. However, I honestly thought that he was better than David Spade. David Spade was given the starring role in this film, and he did absolutely nothing with it. I don't know what I expected, but I never expected to never laugh at all when Spade was on the screen.

I feel genuinely sorry for some of the completely qualified actors that were dragged into this bore. Paula Patton was yet another female character that was there purely for the guys to screw. Speaking of which, I cannot think of one female in this this movie that was not a sex object. Seriously? They got Luis Guzman to be the most disgustingly written role of the year thus far (at least that I've seen). Even Sean Astin had a small cameo in this film that I was shocked and appalled by. How did they get these people to do this? The only small celebrity role that I thought was moderately funny was Nick Swardson, who also had the only funny ongoing joke of the film.

The one thing that I did not completely hate about it was the plot. There was actually a couple of good twists I liked that I didn't see coming. So yes, I just walked out of an Adam Sandler comedy where the plot worked better than the jokes.

This has been the most popular movie on Netflix since its release, and I still don't understand why. I also don't understand why all of the top reviews on IMDb are positive. If you want to see a funny film in your spare time, than avoid The Do-Over like the plague. Watch Trainwreck instead.

I give The Do-Over 2/10 stars.

Entertaining movie

[MsGoreXale3723 · 7/10 · 19 June 2017]

I'm not a critic, so I won't pretend to be one. I just wanted to add a good review to this site because I didn't think it was a bad movie. Was is Sandler's best, no. But was it good, yes. The acting was good, had a decent plot, and what I felt was a decent ending. It kept my interest and made me laugh. I watch a movie to be entertained and escape from the real world for a couple of hours. It did that and that's what made it good for me. If you're watching for Sandler in hopes of seeing another Billy Madison, The Waterboy, or even The Longest Yard (3 of my favs), look to re-watching those movies because this isn't it. I started watching the movie not to see old Sandler comedy, but just to see Sandler, and Spade, and I wasn't disappointed. The comedy is a bit raunchy, but funny. So, without spoiling, be prepared. Just watch it and have fun like I did.

Calling this a Comedy is Really Stretching the Definition

[leftbanker-1 · 3/10 · 29 May 2016]

The only logical excuse for this movie is that the two writers are 12 years old. They threw in every pre-teen attempt at risqué humor they could find. I can't believe that the two stars, who used to be comedians, don't know any funny people who can write a script for them. I will admit that I have never liked Sandler but I came into this with an open mind and I really wanted to like it. They made that all but impossible. The story is really too stupid to even comment on but you can forgive that in a comedy. What you can't forgive in a comedy is a lack of jokes. Gross doesn't equal funny (unless you are 12).

Things up people's butts, Alzheimer's, sweaty testicles, old lady boobs, are just a few of the subjects mined in this film in the search for the elusive laugh. They never really got there.

Pleasantly Surprised

[heidi-717-706300 · 8/10 · 29 May 2016]

I am a fan of older Adam Sandler movies (Billy Maddison, Happy Gilmore, and old SNL with Farley). Everyone knows Sandler has done some terrible stuff in the past while, but this one wasn't the worst.

He wasn't terribly over the top or in your face like he is in roles for films like Zohan, That's my Boy, Jack & Jill. This film had genuinely laugh-out-loud moments; the cast really helps (Kathryn Hahn, Matt Walsh) - even David Spade is funny!

The movie isn't a classic. It isn't going to be one you're quoting. The film is enjoyable! If you're looking for a laugh, it's a good film to watch.

Woah, surprisingly good.

[Kdosda_Hegen · 7/10 · 9 May 2020]

It's is a mindless dark humor comedy. The plot is thriller alike, which made it even more entertaining, the majority of jokes were perverted, so you have to be in the right mood. Personally I really enjoyed this movie, it was pure mindless fun, I laughed a lot and had a great time watching it.

The title sounds a lot like how Netflix are now feeling......

[FlashCallahan · 3/10 · 3 June 2016]

I'm not a Sandler hater by any means. Up until this, I've pretty much defended all of his films. There are a few that are questionable (Jack and Jill, 8 Crazy Nights) but at least they have one scene that is just so bizarre, it borderline saves the film.

And now we have the aptly titled The Do Over.

Max is a smooth-talking guy who runs into old friend Charlie at a high school reunion. Charlie's life is a mess. His wife Nikki is sleeping with Sean Astin, his step kids hate him, and he's just generally miserable.

Reuniting with Max makes him feel like a teenager again, having fun and avoiding his reality.

When Max decides to fake their deaths so they can start over in Puerto Rico, Charlie doesn't object for long, until their new identities pasts catch up,with them.......

It sounded like a good idea, Adam Sandler in an identity swap crisis, only to find out that his new identity causes more trouble than ever before, but to make it as adult and as vulgar as possible, he's made something that just doesn't sit well with (I know many will chortle) his body of work.

It's doesn't have the brightness of a normal Happy Madison vehicle, and it appears that this has been rushed, because I'm guessing that Sandler thought he was going to hit big with Pixels, and then come back with Pixels 2 after this contract was for filled, but alas, we all know how the story went with that.

He's probably already been paid for his contract, The Ridiculous six was universally panned, but one of the most watched things on Netflix, so in theory, do either party really care about the quality? Because whether or not the quality is good or bad, it's win win for them.

I'm not saying that Sandler doesn't put in a decent performance, he's ways watchable in that favourite second cousin type of way, but he looks like he has dead eyes in some of the scenes. Spade is okay, but seeing as the majority of films he's been in haven't been very good, it's not saying much.

It isn't funny in the slightest, the sarcastic element to his comedy formula is sorely missed, and I'm really concerned about what is coming next, because this is such a wasted effort.

I'm sure if it wasn't going straight to Netflix, Sandler would have put in a lot more effort into it.

But to be fair, it does contain the best use of the Madonna son 'Crazy For You'.

But I'm not crazy for this.

I feel like I've been done over....

Finally he did not go overboard

[CoolKid23 · 7/10 · 27 May 2016]

This felt like more a movie Adam Sandler got a little bit more serious about. Him and David Spade stay in character and don't try to be silly for no reason. I like the story line although Paula Patton is a terrible actor but she is cute so they will give her roles. The only thing I could find wrong was I wanted to hear more jokes. I think Sandler held back a little in that are but overall a fun movie to watch.Not his best film by far by for sure better than the last 4 he made. You should enjoy this movie if you don't expect too much. Adam's movie are really never drop dead funny but he somehow amazes every now and then. David is really a champ for still be able to hold the big screen at his age.

More about conspiracy theory than a comedy movie

[medivh_dw · 7/10 · 8 June 2016]

Adam Sandler is a great actor. However, I have never seen him play in a movie that tries so obviously to send some messages (more ore less interesting).

Overall, the movie follows an escalating course of action. Two old school buddies meet at the reunion, and the fun starts.. typical Adam Sandler type of comedy. The story was a bit enforced by a script written by Eric Borke. Don't know the guy, but some ideologies were out of context.

Without giving any spoilers, I can say that overall, it is a movie that will start some laughs.

Still, killing comedy for conspiracy theory... Adam, I hope you choose a better one (script) next time

Could have gone w/o the sex scenes

[amandagpack · 5/10 · 1 February 2022]

I really didn't mind the movie, thought it was funny. I really could have done w/o the over the top sex scenes. Was out of character for them all and seemed rather ridiculous and unnecessary. I would say id watch it again but not with those parts. Unfortunate😞 I like them all and the story was decent enough.

Good buttt

[zhyarTheChosen · 7/10 · 24 September 2021]

The comedy was actually really good. Yeah i know a comedy movies doesn't really care about story but it's story was average but the ending was bad.

absolute over the top rubbish

[domialenic · 1/10 · 14 March 2020]

I actually only watched this film after reading the mostly positive feedback. Big mistake. Whoever calls this film comedy doesn't know what comedy is. The content in gratuitous violence and sex combined with some SM and a more then none sensical story makes it indigestible to any audience. I was massively disappointed, but then the US film industry seem to have to go over the top in every respect. Normally I find something which would merit some positive comment. Not in this case. Complete waste of time.

Typical Adam Sandler Movie

[jonrossararat · 6/10 · 27 May 2016]

Friday night and I'm broke so I thought I'd watch this. I enjoy most Happy Maddison movies pre- 2005, and after the Ridiculous Six, I honestly thought I'd turn this off after 30 mins and watch Will and Grace reruns.

Anyway the first 50 minutes I didn't even Crack a smile (except for David Spades 3 way scene). But I got a few laughs throughout the movie. Like I said typical Adam Sandler.

Very predictable but it was fun. Plus it was free. This movie will get trashed by critics and people who hate Adam Sandler, but I think it's once of those comedies you can just turn off your brain and watch and play on facebook at the same time without missing much.

You Hurt Me, Netflix. I Thought We Were Mates?

[Refrigerator22 · 2/10 · 2 June 2016]

Two down, two to go in Netflix's four-movie deal with Adam Sandler *sigh* *while looking out the bedroom window pondering the demise of the human species*.

Other people have described this film as "blergh" and "mehhh" and yes, if they were words in the English dictionary, I'd probably say they are spot-on descriptions. However, my best effort is: it's a cold piece of buttered toast.

You're just so used to this basic, bland piece of sh*t thing that you've been force fed from an early age, that you just vague out and consume it with that "it's getting the job done" mentality without a second thought.

Upon reflection though, Sandler and Spade just don't seem to care. Apart from the obvious answer of 'money', why would someone put their name to this movie? It's mediocre, there's no love in trying to make the viewer laugh and the five star rating Netflix give it on their platform is deceptive conduct at its finest.

Toast - watch Casino on Netflix instead next time.

Best Sandler movie in years!

[fxdx4 · 8/10 · 22 June 2016]

20 years ago, a movie starring Adam Sandler, Catherine Bell and David Spade would be plastered all over billboards and the trailer would be shown 50 times during an episode of Saturday Night Live. Well, fast forward 2 decades and it is basically the same movie – a movie from a decade where Adam Sander made funny movies and David Spade was a star (Catherine Bell, maybe the best actor of the cast really only has a cameo, so we can ignore her). However I was only told about this film from a friend, and I had no interest in it until he said it was good.

So the story has Spade (I won't use the character names because Sandler for all intents and purposes is Sandler and Spade is Spade, so why bother) living a unfulfilling life working at a bank and in a loveless marriage only to meet up with Sandler during a school reunion. Very soon Sandler fakes their deaths and hilarity ensues.

So it's Sandler doing Sandler, but it is good Sandler, so if you are 40 and remember his glory days of Happy Gilmore, this is a good reminisce. If you only remember Little Nicky, well here is a reminder of why he is a big Hollywood star. Spade has always been a very strong strait man, and the 2 actors do have chemistry. There are the obligatory cast of crazy side characters, who although maybe not classic, are definitely funny. The main villain should get s special nod here.

The movie has the Sandler style of dick and fart jokes, but they are more funny and less tasteless than I have seen in recently. The plot is silly, but of course it is supposed to be. However unlike some of his more recent movies such as Grown-ups which forgo plot for what amounts to set pieces of 'comedy', the movie does keep the viewer interested in what is going on.

To say that Sander is 'back' might be taking it too far, to say he has made a very respectable, funny movie that reminds me why he was a bright star of comedy for almost a decade is about right.

I enjoyed the film, and ultimately, that is what is important!

This was plain awful

[Nickfalzone13 · 27 May 2016]

I'll keep this short and sweet. This is just plain awful. I usually enjoy Adam Sandler movies, but this was plain horrible. Considering Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison are two of my favorite movies I expected more. The only chuckle I got was David Spade's threesome scene. The rest of it was either predictable and just not funny at all. How Nick Swardson keeps making his way into Sandler's movies is beyond me. He is quite possibly the most unfunny person on the planet. As I write this I am an hour and twenty minutes into it and I doubt I can suck it up and watch the last 25. Don't waste your time. This was 80 minutes of my life I wish I had back.

Finally Sandler Goes in the right direction

[delos-68065 · 7/10 · 28 May 2016]

If you watch this movie with an open mind you will enjoy it. I haven't been able to completely watch through the last few Sandler movies but this was a pleasant surprise. David Spade can still make me laugh and plays his role well. Adam Sandler was good in this as he didn't go over the top. I like the Sander David Spade pairing and hope to see them working together again. I actually laughed out loud in a couple of scenes and found the humor to be clever or more so than we have previously been given.

This is a solid movie and gives me hope for future Sandler movies as this is clearly heading in the right direction.

Another Sandler comedy

[Snorreplop · 5/10 · 1 June 2016]

A high school reunion brings two friends back together. Max (Sandler) is an FBI agent and Charlie (Spade) a bank manager. They realize at the end of the night, that they both are disappointed about the way their life turned out. When Sandler decides to drastically take matters in his own hands, he drags his newly re-found friend with him kicking and screaming.

Truth be told, most Adam Sandler movies don't excel in subtle comedy. They are harsh, immature and over the top. This movie is not an exception. The plot is full of holes, logic and common sense are not pillars of this particular story.

Does this make it a bad movie? Yes! Did I enjoy watching it? I did! Sandler is one of my guilty pleasures though. There is something about his screen presence and charisma that keeps me glued to the screen. Most of the characters Sandler plays are effortlessly interchangeable. When he plays a serious character for a change, the quality of work improves (Funny People, Reign Over Me, Punch Drunk Love for example). Hopefully Netflix will steer in another direction for the remaining Sandler title.

Good movie

[Hopstimop · 7/10 · 31 May 2016]

I like Adam Sandler movies. They are fun and feel good movies just to relax for 90 minutes.

They don't want to be more nor less. They deliver that.

This was not Sandler's best movie, but it was in the top ranking.

Good story, good jokes, good plot twists, nice girls, what else could you ask for?

If you are a German crossfitting vegan who vapes, and hates Sandler, just because your Barista at your Starbucks hate it too, then don't watch it!

If you like fun movies to relax, then it's absolutely for you.