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You Don't Mess With The Zohan

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You Don't Mess With The Zohan (2008)

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Reviews Counted:370

Fresh:122

Rotten:248

Average Rating:4.1/10

Consensus: You Don't Mess With the Zohan features intermittent laughs, and will please Sandler diehards, but after awhile the leaky premise wears thin.

Rated: 12A [See Full Rating] for crude and sexual content throughout, language and nudity.

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:15-08-2008

Synopsis: Dennis Dugan (BIG DADDY, HAPPY GILMORE) directs this comedy co-written by Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Robert Smigel. Disco- and hummus-loving Zohan (Sandler) is the Israeli army's best weapon.... Dennis Dugan (BIG DADDY, HAPPY GILMORE) directs this comedy co-written by Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Robert Smigel. Disco- and hummus-loving Zohan (Sandler) is the Israeli army's best weapon. He can single-handedly take out terrorists and swim like a dolphin, and still find time to charm the ladies. But this lethal weapon is tired of fighting Palestinian terrorists like the Phantom (John Turturro). He has bigger dreams: he wants to cut and style hair. Unfortunately, once Zohan arrives in New York City with a new look straight out of the 1980s and an assumed identity after faking his own death, his lack of experience gets him laughed out of salon after salon. Finally, Dalia (Emmanuelle Chriqui), a Palestinian salon owner, gives him a shot, and the older patrons love him. But just as Zohan is hitting his stride, Salim, a Palestinian New York City cabbie (Rob Schneider) recognizes him, and suddenly the Zohan's dream is in jeopardy. To confuse matters more, there is a Trump-like developer (Michael Buffer) who is trying to clear out the Manhattan neighborhood where Israelis and Palestinians peacefully coexist in order to build a mall. A bulked-up Sandler is amusing as Zohan, and this is Schneider's best performance in years. Despite the extreme stereotyping, there is an underlying message about the futility of war and fact that people really are, after all, just people. The film is peppered with brief appearances from a menagerie of celebrities, including Chris Rock, Dave Matthews, Charlotte Rae, Kevin James, John McEnroe, Mariah Carey, George Takei, and Bruce Vilanch. Lainie Kazan and Nick Swardson also star in this film as a mother and son who befriend the new immigrant. [More]

Starring: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Swardson

Starring: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Swardson, Lainie Kazan, Rob Schneider

Director: Dennis Dugan

Director: Dennis Dugan
Screenwriter: Robert Smigel, Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow
Producer: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo
Composer: Rupert Gregson-Williams
Studio: Sony Pictures Entertainment

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Andy K11/24/09
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One of the worst films I did not finish watching. More
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azeritis11/12/09
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One of the worst movies ever made More
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american psyco11/10/09
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2 stupid More
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Johnny Kabongo11/6/09
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6/10- I liked this movie, but it wasnt my typical cup of tea when it comes to Adam Sandler and... More
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sherry k.11/2/09
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This movie had it's moments of laughter but as far as the actual story goes... well you know what... More
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Caleb S.11/2/09
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The laughs are few to none in this film which tries to make you laugh using akward moments. The... More
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Mark M Bonner11/1/09
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This movie has me torn, because Sandler does an excellent portrayal as the anti-terrorist and a... More
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Shane H.10/25/09
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Far from Sandlers best but it had its moments. Some funny parts here and there. More
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Dr.Sabotage10/24/09
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Just not funny one of the few Adam Sandler performances that Ive hated. More
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James G.10/18/09
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This is a loathesome film. Adam Sandler seems to make completely polarised movies, either very... More
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Veni G.10/12/09
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a very funny movie of adam sandler!! 2 thums up More
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AnthonyEmerson10/9/09
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A funny, yet terribly stupid film.Sandler makes some funny gross-out and sex jokes, but the... More
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screamerican10/8/09
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yes its a jewporn movie but its funny! only if you rent it or watch it for free on the web. More
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Sky J.10/5/09
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Umm... Yikes More
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prkprkprk10/2/09
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The first half is very funny and filled with laughs, but the secod half of the film is dull and... More
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kingjames109/30/09
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Had alot of funny parts. Don't expect much and u will be satisfied More
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Had alot of funny parts. Don't expect much and u will be satisfied More
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Talbot Nice9/25/09
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Nearly unwatchable, the usually reliable Sandler makes a bid for the Razzies. Poor. More
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Alejandro R.9/22/09
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Zohan is a stupid movie without plot and without anything good to wish of Adam Sandler's bad... More
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