The Longest Yard

  • 2005


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31 % Rotten
$ 43 Million
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Positive Reviews 35
Negative reviews 46
Average Rating 2.5/5
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1.5
The Longest Yard is exactly that kind of good enough time waster, an amiably dopey action comedy thats destined to amuse drunken 20 year olds at frath .. Av Club
1.5
Laughs doggedly fail to ensue, and Burt Reynolds wasted presence as an old timer eager for one more shot at glory only underlines the remakes weakness .. Av Club
2.0
I cant help thinking that in this game of remake, points have been shaved. EW
3.8
I said what I sincerely believed at the time.I believed it as one might believe in a good cup of coffee; welcome while you are drinking it, even compl .. Rogerebert
1.5
Everyone involved with this remake claims the utmost respect for Robert Aldrichs raucously funny 1974 original. So you have to wonder why they crapped .. Time Out
1.9
Just as bodily fluid jokes are a regrettable hallmark of contemporary kids films, casual homophobic wisecracks are an unfortunate staple of juvenile S ..
1.0
Thats bone crunchingly visceral, too, but that doesnt mean its any fun.
3.5
But the pleasure is entirely like eating cake made from cake mix.
4.0
Directed by Tommy BoysPeter Segal, The Longest Yard doesnt reinvent the wheel of comedy, andsome its broader strokes including Tracy Morgan as the lea .. Screen Daily
2.5
Segals version is no sports film watershed, either, but it is consistently entertaining, athletically brutal, and, more often than not, well acted.
2.0
In The Longest Yard, the crummy remake of the 1974 film of the same title, Adam Sandler stars as the former N.F.L. quarterback Paul Crewe, who years e .. The New York Times
2.0
Yields the dispiriting insight that Hollywood cant even make credible rabble rousing junk any more. E Film Critic
2.0
Based on a considerably more entertaining Burt Reynolds comedy from 1974, this loud and obnoxious remake sets its sights remarkably low .. and still m .. E Film Critic
2.0
After a handful of McThis and McThat jokes, it becomes blatantly clear that we have a movie unwilling to take a single risk. E Film Critic
3.1
What you saw in 1974 is pretty much what you get here, an audience pleaser that isnt a particular laugh riot but will certainly keep you in the game. E Film Critic
2.5
An odd mix of amusing nonsense and nastiness that chugs along, hit and miss, until the last section, which is the best part of the movie and its real .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Sandler fans looking for another Happy Gilmore will be mildly disappointed by the movies cheap prison humor and propensity for tired, watered down rap .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Some of the muscle head athletes put in strong performances as well, but the overall material is gaudy and the story is inherently silly. Cinema Blend
2.0
Even the soundtrack didnt appeal much to me, and I generally enjoy that sort of thing. JoBlo
3.1
Unoriginal but confident, its the kind of effort thats just good enough to keep track record going. The Globe And Mail
2.0
A major summer movie fumble...its mostly the audience that gets sacked. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Despite the tales dusty pedigree, Ron Howard spins a ticket worthy two plus hours of movie movie entertainment. Village Voice
2.5
It makes you wonder why anyone would bother sticking so close to the original film when every move and every second draws unfavorable comparisons. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Returning to the football field of The Waterboy, this time out Pop Warner quarterback Sandler just doesnt play to his strengths.
3.8
What ensues is so brass knuckles nasty that even the audience might feel like wearing a cup. Usa Today
2.0
Somehow this plot point doesnt seem as convincing as it did 30 years ago. Lariat
3.0
Seems like it was made by 14 year old boys, for 14 year old boys. If thats you, then go and have a good time. But if youre post adolescent, theres not .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The film cranks up the crudity of the comedy to give it the same raunchy charge it had 31 years ago, and Reynolds himself is along to enjoy the ride. News Review
2.0
Segal at least directs it competently the film looks fine, but he never even tries to make something out of this thin material. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
The film spends too much time on the teams practice antics and growth by montages. Pop Matters
1.3
Even the violence ridden farce of The Longest Yard rarely manages to ruffle his understated manner. Cs Monitor
3.0
Its arguably the right approach, but it may leave his fans feeling shortchanged. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Worse, its one of the more mean spirited comedies in recent memory. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.9
Environmentalists will tell you that recycling is a good thing but the Adam Sandler vehicle The Longest Yard goes out of its way to prove otherwise. Internet Reviews
2.5
Its surprising how much of the movie is flat and how predictable the gags are. Boston
2.0
All this may simply prove that The Longest Yard is far more interesting from a sociological standpoint than an aesthetic one. Mountain X
2.5
Facebook elevated concerns about election interference Tuesday, announcing that it had uncovered sophisticated efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to .. Star Tribune
4.5
But I didnt expect The Longest Yard to be such a repulsive celebration of everything thats sickening and ugly and hideous about America today.
4.5
Movie fans hailed The Longest Yard, a 1974 film starring Burt Reynolds, as a terrific movie, but are filmmakers involved in the remake hoping it will .. Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
People will go see The Longest Yard for all sorts of reasons its lively humor, the current of violence thats just under the surface, its message of un .. Salon
2.0
Homophobia, sexism, racism, ageism and OJ ism pound against genre clich (C)s as weathered as Reynolds skin, bludgeoning you into submission. Empire
2.0
There are occasional guffaws, but none of the jokes are more amusing (or farfetched) than the premise that Adam Sandler ever played in the National Fo .. Flim Threet
2.0
Despite adhering to the plot of the original, The Longest Yard somehow ditches everything that made it worthwhile. Bbc
0.0
Mostly, the screenplay by Sheldon Turner laughs at the characters, trying with all its might to humiliate every last one of them in one way or another .. The Movie Boy
4.0
After all, the original is one of the best and most beloved football movies ever made. Bullz-Eye
2.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
3.8
When Adam Sandler throws a long hilarious, no brainer comedy of a pass into the end zone, you know we are going to be there to catch it. Hollywood
2.0
And the result is surprisingly respectable, even if lets face it Sandler is physically way too slight to be believable as a former pro football MVP, a .. Seattle Pi
2.5
Maybe this is where the irresponsibility of Hollywood started.Alcoholism is no joke, but this movie treated it as such. Tony Medley
3.0
Chris Rock and Burt Reynolds co star in this surprisingly competent sports comedy. Coles Mithey
3.1
So Im sure it will come as a surprise when I say the stars latest is a fun, amusing and pretty darn funny (if ultimately not entirely successful) come .. Movie Freak
2.5
What Segal cant seem to do is get a handle on the movies balance of comedy and drama, on one hand relying heavily on race based one liners (Chris Rock .. Spliced Wire
3.5
The film doesnt shy away from political incorrectness and bad taste. 7M Pictures
1.9
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
2.5
What was an utterly original blending of popular genres in 1974 has been refashioned as an utterly unoriginal retread of genre clichs in 2005. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
This remake of the 1974 film fails to go all the way by not delivering on the shrewd spirit of the original. E Online
2.5
Although its not just the social changing of the times that hinders this movie, it is also its overly long running time and its combination of drama t .. Three Movie Buffs
2.5
For example, whenever I go to the bank, the teller requires my passport or driver licenses.I have never felt unhappy about such a request. Kansas City
2.5
Supplied With an Adam Sandler comedy you know exactly what youre going to get a few belly laughs, plenty of laddish physical and scatological humour, .. Stuff
3.1
A tad more entertaining than its B would indicate, The Longest Yard wont win any awards but its another growth film for Sandler.
3.8
At what cost.The Longest Yard is a great guys movie full of silly jokes and bonecrushing football action, but it loses some steam when the mood turns .. Waffle Movies
3.1
A serviceable bone cruncher of a sports comedy, just tough enough and funny enough to reach the end zone. Chron
1.5
Unlike the original, this version lacks that gritty edge that made it so effective. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
Sandler and director Peter Segal got the Robert Aldrich original, and mostly stayed true to the essential hilarity of a bunch of cons making the most .. Jam! Movies
2.0
Sad and ugly, the product of sadistic children devoid of moral compasses. Flip Side Archive
2.5
Why this Detroit business decided to stay and expand in the city This 27 year old from Waterford wants people to know small businesses like his can ma .. Freep
2.0
A film we could live without, inspired by an original that was anything but essential. Film4
3.1
See it if you think Adam Sandler is Joe Montana. See it if you like men in team issued tight pants. See it if you like men in prison issue tight pants .. Denver Post
3.0
An utter blank, so weak, gutless, and unsurprising that it may as well not exist. Film Blather
1.5
The original... capitalized on the publics desire to fight the power and stick it to The Man; the new version... seems to be about sticking it to the .. James Sanford on Film
3.1
This new version ignores the inherent edginess of the material. Theres a huge disconnect between the plots unassailable darkness and the lightness of .. Aisle Seat
2.5
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get back returns Movie Eye
2.5
Somebody needs to throw a flag on this movie for all its penalties... the worst offense: Roughing the audience. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
Obviously aimed at a football audience, but the films shortcomings will annoy knowledgeable sports fans even more than other moviegoers. Vulture
0.5
Ranks as perhaps the most violent PG 13 movie Ive seen in years. I began to fear Id be sprayed by blood, cartilage or other bodily fluids. IGN Movies
3.0
It is solid.This is the Adam Sandler breakdown weve been waiting for. Films Nobs
3.0
A genial prison buddy comedy albeit an almost exact script replica of the 1974 version. Compuserve
2.0
... Hollywood has once again demonstrated its lack of originality (as if we need further proof) by serving up another lackluster remake of a sparkling .. Review Journal
3.8
For the young comedy fans, youve got Sandler and Rock.Rap fans: hello, Nelly. Crazed Fan Boy
2.0
Even when Yard occasionally becomes too hammy for words, or the evil performances cross into cartoon, the film remains an overwhelmingly infectious ex .. Film Jerk
1.5
Sandler is trying to outrun his clownish boy man past, but since everything about Yard is transparently fake, it loses him career yardage. Seattle Weekly
3.8
The 1974 version had a sense of realism thats missing from the comically exaggerated remake. However, I dont remember the original having as many laug .. Fantastic A Daily
1.3
Where the original was a serious film with funny moments, this movie isnt sure if its a drama or comedy, too incompetently rendered to be both. Chicago Tribune
3.0
The cartoonish way in which the characters are played drains the film of any grittiness the setting is supposed to provide. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
2.0
Once in prison, who does Adam Sandler find but the improbably incarcerated Chris Rock! What did Chris steal, jokes Who did he kill, the late show at t .. Movie Juice
1.3
...inexplicably faithful to its source: pandering, puzzling and downright idiotic. Suburban Chicago News
2.0
With a movie like this, only laughter can distract you from the pedestrian plot, and I didnt laugh nearly enough. Gost Dog
2.5
Crowes touching portrayal is instrumental in recruiting the audiences sympathies from the get go.
3.8
Glossy where the original was gritty and raw, silly where the original was scabrous, cartoonish where the original was dangerous and threatening, it a .. Zap2it.com
1.3
Sandler has made a stinker. That message is delivered with great sorrow from possibly the hardest core Sandler fan allowed to write about movies for a .. Arizona Daily Star
3.1
The Longest Yard is packed with many such tiny gifts for insiders, and picking them out is a big part of the movies charm. Miami Herald
2.5
Weirdly faithful to the original... but often feels like a child imitating an adult it gets the motions right, but it never understands any of the mea .. Chud
2.0
Sandler and Rock are simply two comedians who fancy themselves actors and demonstrate in film after film that they are not
3.0
Considerably darker and grittier than most of Sandlers frothy comedies... Now Playing Mag
3.0
Both Longest Yard movies employ the same manipulative ways to blend familiar elements of prison flicks and sports movies. The results are modest crowd .. Democratand Chronicle
2.5
I was never bored, but I wasnt necessarily entertained either. Mine was a sociological interest. Whats going on F5 (Wichita, KS)
1.9
The characters sound like they were dreamed up during the drive to the set.
4.0
But with its excellent cast and fantastic script, The Longest Yard simply stands out as the best football movie. Ww2 Gazette
1.3
Three decades after the original, all the rough edges have been sanded off, and the film has been given the obvious, spoonfed approach of a Hollywood .. Frank Houston



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