Netflix streaming 5 'much funnier' movies than Happy Gilmore 2 - including another Sandler classic
Viewers left gutted by Happy Gilmore's comeback should turn their attention to these dependable comedy gems that are all available to stream on Netflix.
One of them even features Adam Sandler himself during his comedic prime for those craving a hit of nostalgia.
The Hollywood star's return as the foul-mouthed professional golfer is without doubt one of this year's most eagerly awaited follow-ups.
Yet it hasn't exactly struck gold with reviewers, with The Hollywood Reporter branding it "terrible" alongside "moronic, witless and relentlessly vulgar".
Ordinary punters have also felt rather deflated, as one commented on X: "Happy Gilmore 2 is, unfortunately awful. I had to force myself to watch all of it", reports the Express.
"I just kept hoping it would just end. It was like watching something made by a 10 year old."
Fortunately, there are loads of rib-tickling choices ready to stream for anyone needing a proper giggle this weekend.
Bridesmaids
When Annie Walker (played by Wiig) gets chosen as chief bridesmaid for her bestie Lillian's (Maya Rudolph) big day, mayhem kicks off when she locks horns with posh interloper Helen (Rose Byrne).
The flick has stayed a crowd-pleaser all these years on, with one Google review gushing: "Love this movie lol, 10 years now it's been making me laugh.
"Years later.. I still watch probably twice a year. There's not one filler part.. it's all funny and if it's not it has a reason for it. Pretty great soundtrack too. All the actors at their absolute best."
Bridesmaids is available to stream on Netflix.
Mean Girls
Penned by and featuring 30 Rock icon Tina Fey, this blockbuster comedy remains just as cherished today as it was upon its debut over two decades ago.
One five-star Google review dubbed it an "untouchable classic. Funny, real, and forever quotable."
A Letterboxd user agreed: "One of my all-time favorite movies, I love watching it because it makes me laugh so much and it's super iconic.
"Everything about this masterpiece fascinates me and I'll never get tired of watching it."
Mean Girls is available to stream on Netflix.
Big Daddy
When layabout Sonny faces being dumped by his girlfriend, he pledges to become more mature and accidentally finds himself caring for young Julian (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) who appears on his doorstep.
Anticipate loads of mayhem and reckless antics from this unapologetically daft comedy one admirer dubbed "an absolute classic".
"I am currently watching this again after so many years," they continued. "I can't believe this was out when I was 9 and the movie is still as awesome as it was when it was released."
Big Daddy is available to stream on Netflix.
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When Dale (Rogen) and his dealer Saul (Franco) become embroiled in a criminal conflict, they find themselves with little choice but to flee. Yet matters deteriorate further when a dangerous crime boss and a bent police officer begin pursuing them.
One Letterboxd user's five-star review said: "A stoner comedy classic. I've seen this bad-boy around a dozen times and I laugh my damn a** off with every viewing.
"The laughs keep coming and coming, it's a laugh a second kind of comedy, sure it's silly, but silly can sometimes be great."
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Superbad
The film has since achieved cult status, widely regarded as one of the most hilarious movies ever made that helped propel stars like Michael Cera and Emma Stone to fame.
One passionate Letterboxd review confessed: "I can count on two hands the number of movies that are able to make me laugh out loud on a second viewing; however, Superbad is the only movie that will continue to make me laugh out loud on the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh viewing, etc.
"Michael Cera steals the show. His awkwardness is unlike anything I have seen before and he never fails to make you either laugh or cringe."
Superbad is available to stream on Netflix.
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