Fresh and Exciting

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Like many other members of IMDb I notice constantly that some films attract a crop of completely binary reviews, often being loved and hated in equal measure. 'Punch Drunk Love' is a case in point. Hundreds of user reviews rail at its improbable story line littered with ludicrous incidents and bizarre characterisations. They are often very angry: "Don't waste your time on this rubbish", " This crap stole an hour and a half of my life" etc. An equal number celebrate yet another example of the work of an award winning director, drawing attention it's wonderful evocation of a certain kind of reality, plus characters and a plot line that are completely unpredictable right up to the last moment. "Perhaps the best film I've ever seen" etc.The paradox perhaps lies in our assumption that film is not just a medium but a genre. Different directors and writers use the medium in a variety of ways but thanks perhaps to the conventional two line hooker promotions that a company like Netflix uses to set up a film, many viewers are deeply disappointed when a film doesn't meet their perfectly proper expectations of a good old drama or thriller using conventional plot traditions and character types that they can recognise.So, my advice is, before you rush to rubbish a film, have a look at its antecedents: the directors track record,( in this case that of P.T. Anderson), the producer's other films, the writers, etc. Looking at other people's reviews, try and see what those who love the film are getting from it, and please take me seriously when say that 'Punch Drink Love" is one of the most moving and refreshing movies I've ever seen. It may well work for you too.

Punch-Drunk LoveThe feature focuses on creating various high pitched dramatic sequences that mesmerizes the audience with a smart and funny script with sketchy characters. Paul Thomas Anderson; the writer-director, brings out this eerie world from his magic hat and projects his first rom-com on his own metaphorical way. Adam Sandler is amazing and hilarious in his role and is supported by a great cast like Emily Watson and Luis Guzman. Punch-Drunk Love is not your typical rom-com as it goes into dark places where no other such genre feature would do and still amuses you in its way.

The best Adam Sandler movie ever. Period. This film shows a depth that I never thought Sandler could achieve. It shows a hidden acting talent that is obscured by his toothy, stupid Adam Sandler character of every other movie he has ever been in. The director of actors, Paul Thomas Anderson, brought this out from Sandler in an extremely personal and personable film. To put it simply, for Anderson, Barry Egan represents the eccentricity of himself and for everybody; he represents the difficulties, struggles, and awkwardness in everyday life.Anderson followed up what may be his greatest piece, Magnolia (1999), with an unusual romantic comedy. Yet he reached equal heights to his previous film. While Magnolia was a masterpiece of artistic vision, Punch-Drunk Love strikes at the heart of the everyday man. But to make a film that can touch everyone's heart is a monumental task. And Anderson succeeds.It follows the eccentric and struggling Barry Egan, played by Adam Sandler with exquisite taste, who manages a growing business, is abused by his family, struggles with anger problems, and searches for love, amidst the slightly strange, but uniquely pleasant events of the film. And every aspect of the film from the cinematography (which is abstract and brilliant) to the soundtrack (which incorporates the harpsichord that plays a prominent role in the film) contributes to the overall feel and development of the main character. His feelings come across from the basic facial features of Sandler and the carefully expressed twitches and mannerisms to the simple movement of the camera that translates to the screen. Loneliness. Anger. Sadness. Love. You feel it all. In the end, everybody feels some aspect of Egan in themselves and the people surrounding them.Anderson finishes his film with a unique, but appropriate climax that addresses all aspects of the main character's development in a satisfactory conclusion. His flourishes of the camera come together and accurately represent the emotions of himself and his characters, both throughout the film and in each individual scene. But an amazing aspect of the cinematic masterpiece is the sound and score. Music imbues more emotion than any other aspect of film and Anderson's implementation of his almost psychedelic and raw soundtrack perfectly complements the eccentricity of Egan.In the end, Anderson creates a personal masterpiece rather than an artistic masterpiece. It is one of the most overlooked, under- watched, and underrated films I know of and deserves more recognition and accolades than it received: a mere single Golden Globe nomination. It's personable and touching. It's funny, but serious. Barry Egan is us and we are him.

Awful movie.Don't waste your precious time on this,worst characterization and do you know what is the biggest negative of this movie its background score,it just gave me a headache.It's not at all a romantic comedy movie it's a thriller.I just liked the ending of the movie that too OK compared to the remaining part of the film.