Punch-Drunk Love

Punch-Drunk Love - 7.0 This is a pretty good light, quirky romantic dramedy. I've watched this and Boogie Nights recently and I'm quickly becoming a big Paul Thomas Anderson fan. I also have Magnolia but haven't watched it yet since its over 3 hours long, but may give it a try tomorrow. Back to the movie - I was very impressed by Adam Sandler's performance. I think the key to the movie was the viewer feeling pity for Sandler's character and hoping something good would happen to him. Sandler brought vulnerability to the character but never made him too pathetic, so I ended up feeling sorry for him but not thinking he was a complete loser. It was a relatively fine line and Sandler walked it successfully. With this and Spanglish (which I actually thought was really good), Sandler has certainly shown some dramatic acting chops. He's not Sean Penn or Daniel Day-Lewis or anything but I'd like to see him in some more semi-dramatic roles, especially since he hasn't made a good comedy in years (though the Chuck and Larry not really gay firemen getting married movie with Kevin James could be ok I guess).