Top 5 feel-good Adam Sandler movies to watch before 'Murder Mystery 2' releases on Netflix
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Some comedy films top the list of feel-good movies that not only make you feel good, but also tickle your funny bone. Adam Sandler is a virtuoso when it comes to creating phenomenal movies, while also mastering movies that don't need the left side of his brain to do its job. 'Murder Mystery' hit theaters in 2019 and was quickly loved by everyone for its cast, awkwardness and the bad jokes that Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler brought. 'Murder Mystery 2' was soon in the works and now the sequel is set to hit Netflix on March 31.
Before 'Murder Mystery 2' hits Netflix, we have put together a list of the best feel-good Adam Sandler movies you should watch before the sequel.
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1. 'The Week Of'
Adam Sandler slips into a role that appeals to a wider audience. The plot revolves around Kenny Lustig (Adam Sandler) and Kirby Cortice (Chris Rock) as two fathers preparing for their children's wedding. While Kenny (Adam Sandler) is a middle class parent figure, Kirby (Chris Rock) comes from a wealthy family. While the two are constantly trying to outdo the other, a healthy dose of genuinely funny moments makes this film an underrated gem. Plus, Sandler and Rock have the best on-screen chemistry, and their real-life friendship further underscores the film's goodness.
2. 'The Meyerowitz Stories'
Directed by the extraordinary Noah Baumbach, 'The Meyerowitz Stories' tells the story of two estranged brothers who reunite with their father and celebrate his work as an artist. Sandler's character is unemployed and distressed, so he moves in with his father. In the universe of family dysfunction and character development, 'The Meyerowitz Stories' shines with Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller delivering the best performances of their careers. Sandler stands out in this film, proving that he is a versatile actor who is often overlooked for his talent as an exceptional actor.
3. 'Just Go With It'
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler shine in 'Just Go With It.' As the title suggests, the plot revolves around a plastic surgeon, played by Sandler, and his assistant, played by Aniston. One day, the surgeon persuades his assistant to accompany him on a trip to Hawaii with his young girlfriend, posing as his ex-wife to cover up a lie, but he ends up complicating the situation even more. Adam Sandler movies are always heartwarming and full of characters that seem familiar and cozy. The best thing about his movies is that you can watch them at any time of the day and they are still heartwarming and funny.
4. 'Hubie Halloween'
It's October 31 in Salem, Massachusetts, and Hubie Dubois, the town's eccentric, devoted volunteer and good-natured object of ridicule and the meanest pranks of his fellow citizens, finds himself in the middle of a real investigation involving a real murder. Adam Sandler's 'Hubie Halloween' is generally entertaining enough to be harmless, but also the kind of movie you'll remember only for the hearty jokes and the reunion of the good old Sandler gang with Julie Bowen.
5. 'Grown Ups'
Adam Sandler loves his friends and brings them together to make good comedies that focus on family and make you reminisce. 'Grown Ups' is a movie about five childhood friends who take a weekend trip with their families to a lake house in their hometown, where they reunite for the funeral of their former high school basketball coach. The film is funny, corny and has everything to put it on the list of your weekend binge.
'Murder Mystery 2' will be streaming exclusively on Netflix on March 31