Seeing Sandler: Spaceman
Summary
Tim and Guy review Adam Sandler’s 2024 Netflix film Spaceman, describing it as a boring, serious emotional drama that fails to deliver on its sci-fi premise. They critique the lack of humor, Sandler’s stiff performance, and the CGI spider, while suggesting eight superior alternative movies the studio could have made instead. The hosts also discuss Sandler’s unique career trajectory, his dominance in streaming, and the upcoming release of Happy Gilmore 2.
Topics discussed
Intro and Tim Bat's comedy tour announcement
Banter on suits and Adam Sandler's Netflix contract
Plot recap: The Czech vs South Korea space race
Critiquing the trailer and casting choices
Deconstructing the film's allegorical themes
Brainstorming eight better movie concepts
The 'Sandler fucks a spider' scenario and Sonic trailer
Paul Dano's spider voice and Sandler's muted performance
Comparing Sandler to real astronauts and his usual yell
The source material and the pig subplot
Sandler's unique Hollywood lane and sci-fi tropes
The spider as a therapist and the 'you're the problem' moment
Critique of the foreign accent and visual effects budget
Production costs and filming logistics
Praise for cinematography and the Chopra cloud visuals
Discussion on book-to-film adaptations
Sandler's business model and product placement innovation
Sandler's agency and the TV vs Movie landscape
Sponsorship: Citizens Bank and gym consistency
Final verdict, Grown Ups 3 excitement, and spider teeth score
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