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From director Segal (50 First Dates, Anger Management) comes a remake of the classic 70s comedy, on which Mean Machine was also based. Paul “Wrecking” Crewe (Adam Sandler) is a faded has-been NFL star; his glory days long-gone. When he steals his girlfriend’s car and has a messy drink-driving accident, he is sentenced to three years and sent to Warden Hazen’s jail. However, the Warden has him there for a reason; he wants Paul to help him make his semi-professional team of guards state football champions. Paul refuses and after a week in solitary confinement they strike a deal that he will put together a team of inmates to play against the sadistic guards in an exhibition match. With the help of coach Nate Scarborough (Burt Reynolds), and “Caretaker” (Chris Rock), Crewe builds a tough and motivated football squad and the battle ensues.
The original Longest Yard was fantastic with a huge following and it was always going to be tough to come up with a remake that people would like. However, they have achieved it, if anything the tone is a lot lighter resulting in a funnier film. Sandler is great in the lead role, proving that underneath his comedic side he can actually act quite well in probably the most restrained role he’s ever played. OK he’s never going to be making Oscar acceptance speeches but that won’t stop him making audiences laugh for years to come. The support cast are spot-on and very funny; especially Reynolds and Rock. There are a mass of cameo appearances from other comedians, NFL stars and wrestlers (good to see Stone Cold in there) that all add to the fun.
This is a great light-hearted fun film, with a nice balance of comedy and drama.
