Returning to the over-the-top comedy he is most famous for, Sandler produced and starred in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007). Sandler earned some positive reviews for his performance, with Variety calling him "compelling" and "excellent." 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry' Through an accidental meeting with an old friend (played by Don Cheadle), Sandler's character begins to rebuild his shattered life. He then took on the role of a man who loses his family in the September 11 terrorist attacks in Reign Over Me (2007). The next year, Sandler played an architect who discovers a remote control that gives the power to fast-forward or rewind his own life in Click (2006). Reynolds also appeared in the remake along with comedian Chris Rock and singer Nelly. Remaking the 1974 sports comedy The Longest Yard (2005), he played a convict who organizes a football game between the inmates and the guards - a role originated by Burt Reynolds. Sandler continued to vary his work from broad comedies to more weighty material. Taking a more dramatic turn, he starred in the dramedy Spanglish (2004) as a husband experiencing trouble with his wife (played by Tea Leoni) and developing a relationship with his housekeeper (played by Paz Vega). Sandler re-teamed with Barrymore for another romantic comedy, 50 First Dates (2004), which fared well at the box office. The following year he starred opposite Jack Nicholson in the hit comedy Anger Management. Deeds and the critically acclaimed Punch-Drunk Love opposite Emily Watson. In 2002 Sandler co-starred with Winona Ryder in Mr. Numerous films followed, including Happy Gilmore in 1996, The Wedding Singer (co-starring Drew Barrymore) and The Water Boy in 1998, Big Daddy in 1999, and Little Nicky in 2000. His first title film role came in 1995 with Billy Madison. ![]() ![]() Through juvenile antics and sometimes offensive stunts, Sandler kept loyal fans laughing throughout the '90s. Movies 'Billy Madison,' 'Happy Gilmore,' 'The Wedding Singer'
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