Abbigail Bush
what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
Hayden Kane
There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
Kaydan Christian
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
Python Hyena
Little Nicky (2000): Dir: Steven Brill / Cast: Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel, Rodney Dangerfield, Quentin Tarantino: Dreadful comedy that seems to glorify hell. Harvey Keitel plays Satan in what can best described as sheer desperation. When his duties are not passed down so Nicky's brothers escape to earth. Now the gate is blocked and without new souls Satan is left to deteriorate. Legal drinking age is now ten. New York's new theme is "I love hookers!" The big quote is, "Let the sin begin." An angel states that God is "Jeopardy smart." Even Hitler is seen getting a pineapple shoved up his anal track. Vulgar piece of filth that attacks Christianity. It is a twisted bag of puke with lackluster direction by Steven Brill. Adam Sandler is terrible as Nicky with that nasal sound to his voice. Keitel plays Satan who is presented as a kindly father figure as oppose to the father of lies. Patricia Arguette is suppose to be the kind soul who sympathizes with Nicky as oppose to seeing him for what he really is. Rodney Dangerfield plays Lucifer one-liners and all, which isn't exactly a stretch. Quentin Tarantino proves with this appearance that his talent is best served behind the camera. Christianity is a touchy subject when it comes to humour, while Satanism is rarely ever taken seriously. This film isn't funny but rather a disgusting mess that should be burned. Score: 1 / 10
Floated2
Little Nicky was an older film by Adam Sandler in which has been forgotten by many because it was panned by critics and was considered a flop with its large budget. It is considered one of his worst films and it suits as it. The main problem with Little Nicky is that it is a comedy without humor. The screenplay, wastes most opportunities for laughs on routine pratfalls and lame devil on earth jokes. Some attempt at cleverness comes with the arrival of two goofy dudes, Pete and John (Peter Dante and Jonathan Loughran), but these apostles are more like Led Zeppelin hangers on than disciples of the potential anti-Christ. However I found his talking dog Beefy to be a highlight of the film. He was there to guide Nicky and help him survive on earth.Sandler has good intentions but his character comes off as annoying. If you dislike his character you are most likely not going to enjoy this film. The supporting cast around Nicky is made up of a who's who list in Hollywood that, unfortunately, has little to do. Rodney Dangerfield (as grandpa Lucifer), Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz, Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Neelon, Michael McKean, Carl Weathers, Rob Schneider, Henry Winkler, Ozzie Osbourne and Regis Philbin, among others, make their appearances in cameo perfs. Overall the film has some moments worth watching but don't expect a hilarious type comedy
Chase_Witherspoon
At the risk of being ridiculed for eternity, I'm going to confess to finding this movie extremely entertaining. So much so, I bought it and watch it every once in a while. Simple story; the devil's (Keitel) introverted son Nicky (Sandler) must ascend to earth in order to defeat his evil brother (Ifans) whose efforts to bring about the rapture are causing Keitel to gradually decompose. Whilst on earth, Nicky falls in love with his antithesis, a bookish good Samaritan Valerie (Arquette) but has trouble adjusting to the concept of mortality.He shares a house with frequent Sandler collaborator Allen Covert whilst being pursued by a couple of crazy demon worshipers and partnered with a randy mutt called Mr Beefy, sensationally voiced by Robert Smigel. In one wild night on the weed, the motley crew listen to "Chicago" songs backward, while Nicky regales the mortals with his head-twisting feats. Sandler is over the top with his crazed persona, but still hilarious. Rodney Dangerfield also appears in one his last films as Nicky's foul-mouthed grandfather, while Reece Witherspoon makes an unexpected cameo appearance as his angelic mother.I know a lot of people who've seen this movie don't rate it, but I've always found it - in context - a highly entertaining romp squarely aimed at the adolescent, young adult market and an ideal video accompaniment to a beer and pizza evening.
moonspinner55
Dreadful bubblegum stuff for the heavy metal set. Satan (Harvey Keitel, with horns and pointy ears) passes over his two eldest sons for a promotion; they escape from Hell (to New York City!) and freeze the fires of Hades behind them so no new souls can enter in. Adam Sandler, talking in a raspy whisper (and with an occasional drooping lip), is the youngest spawn of the Devil who goes after his brothers to capture their souls in a flask forever. Despite a handsome production full of expensive CGI effects, big set pieces, and surprise guests in cameos, this Adam Sandler vehicle has no new jokes and plenty of obvious targets. Even with the large budget and a strong supporting cast, Sandler still can't shake off the doldrums and give us a comic performance he believes in. "Little Nicky" backs itself into a hoary corner, winding up with a showdown between evil and not-so-evil that raises not a single chuckle. Movies like this go over well with audiences who don't mind being treated like dolts. * from ****
