Jennifer Aniston thinks one of Adam Sandler's infamous flops, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, is actually one of his funniest movies. One of the most famous funny actors alive, Sandler has starred in some of the biggest comedy hits in recent memory, from Billy Madison to Happy Gilmore, though he's also had his fair share of flops over his career. Sandler is also known for his multiple collaborations with Aniston over the years, including the 2011 romantic comedy Just Go With It and Netflix's Murder Mystery, with a sequel, Murder Mystery 2, releasing later this month.
In a recent actor profile by Adam Sandler's funniest movies – You Don't Mess with the Zohan. In addition to naming the 2008 flop as one of his funniest movies, Aniston also mentioned Uncut Gems as an example of Sandler's impeccable range and ability to have success in multiple genres. Read what she shared below:
"Personally, I think [You Don’t Mess With the] Zohan is one of the funniest movies and then he has Uncut Gems. It’s very rare for actors to be able to hit it out of the park in every genre."
Why You Don't Mess with the Zohan Is So Hated
Though Aniston considers it one of Sandler's funniest films, You Don't Mess with the Zohan does not have a good reputation with critics and audiences, with a respective 37 and 45 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The 2008 comedy features an absurd premise, as Adam Sandler plays a legendary Israeli commando with superhuman abilities who fakes his death to move to New York City and fulfill his dream of becoming a hairstylist. For the majority of critics and audiences, the wacky premise got old after a while and was criticized for appealing to a juvenile sense of humor.
Despite the film's reputation as a flop, You Don't Mess with the Zohan was actually a box office success, grossing just over $200 worldwide on a $90 million budget. Years later, You Don't Mess with the Zohan doesn't stand out from the rest of Adam Sandler's critical flops. In fact, it doesn't even rank in his bottom 20 lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores. Humor is subjective, and Aniston picking You Don't Mess with the Zohan as one of Sandler's funniest movies is just as valid as any other choice.
Source: The Washington Post
