_"Whatever. Salami, bologna, apple sauce."_

I know what you're thinking. I liked this film more than _Hot Fuzz_, right? You probably weren't thinking that before, but you are now. And, well, not exactly. There's no doubt that I liked it more back in 2018, the first time I watched it. This film is an excellent example of something that's _much_ better the first time, and the subsequent viewings, nose-dive quite deep down.

In other words, _Hot Fuzz_ is the better film, to no one's surprise. But my outlook toward both films is closely tied, in that I liked both of them more the first time.

Anyway, comparing two completely different films asides, other than the common denominator of _Hot Fuzz_ being the previous film I've watched, this film was _something else_. Adam Sandler is _something else_. I mean, who else would do a role like this one? So outrageous and off the chain? There probably are people besides him, but there can't be many.

Unfortunately, Adam Sandler's ridiculous character/performance wasn't able to save the film. But that's based on a perspective of having already viewed it in the past; no novelty anymore. As I said, I liked it more the first time. So, I guess maybe the film didn't need to be saved. At the same time, the fact that it's such a long nose-dive down after the first viewing is very telling.

As far as the comedy is concerned, there were some funny moments. The running gags with the hummus and the Fizzy Bubblech were pretty good. Some of the over-the-top quirks of Zohan Dvir were good. The scene with the phone number, and the following conversation, was good, as was the foot-measuring scene. But overall, it was more miss than hit.

My biggest complaint would probably be the lack of action. This film was more of a comedy-action than an action-comedy. And even then, the comedy started being peeled off to try and do things seriously, which was weird and didn't land whatsoever. The beginning of the film was on the right track. Had it remained on that track or in a similar vein, its entirety would've been more enjoyable.

But, all that said, the soundtrack was pretty decent. Most of the songs were a bop. They heightened the experience, although not to the point where the film was "saved."

All-in-all, this film has no rewatchability. I appreciate that I liked it more in 2018, but opinions change. It's more of a "bad film" than a "good film," for sure. I won't call it either. I'd say it's enjoyable enough if it's your first time watching it. Don't expect it to remain anything close to that with future viewings.

Other thoughts:

- Adam Sandler's accent sounded like a mixture of Zlatan Ibrahimović and Peter Stormare. But sometimes, it was neither. Those times, it was merely Adam Sandler with a different accent.

- After Nasi came back to the cab with Salim (after saying: "The goat fetched soup? This is unbelievable.") Daoud Heidami's laugh at the end seemed genuine.

- At the end of the film, Dave Matthews sounded like Jason Sudeikis in that SNL skit with Jamie Foxx, _Maine Justice_.

I was so disappointed in this effort from Adam Sandler. I have loved most of his movies as far back as his idiot days of _The Waterboy_ and the like. But I thought he had started to turn the corner with _Click_. Sure it still had kicks in the groin and fart humor, but there was finally message hidden in the crude humor somewhere. Sadly, there was no corner to be turned. This movie is utter regression. Scenes that had shooting fish with his butt and the gross concept of him "satisfying" every elderly lady who needed silky smooth hair in the salon was too much to handle. I'm talking over the top gross out for a Sandler flick. The one neat part for us middle agers was one of the "customers" in the salon was Mrs. Garrett from _Facts of Life_ and _Diff'rent Strokes_ fame. Lastly, I used to be a big fan of Rob Schneider. But now he has played an Asian(Chuck and Larry), a Palestinian, a Hawaiian(_50 First Dates_), and a Bayou Boy(_The Waterboy_) all with the EXACT same accent. Come on. There were several funny parts in this movie but I can not come up with one good reason to watch it again.