Movie Review: You Don't Mess With The Zohan (2008) by Dave

Director: Dennis Dugan
Writer: Adam Sandler & Robert Smigel
Genre: Comedy/Action

Story

Zohan Dvir (Adam Sandler) is seemingly the best assassin/anti-terrorist fighter in his country, but he wants to leave that life and become a hair dresser. He decides to move to America and become just that and along the way meets some terrorists who vow to kill him. Also, he struggles to get a job as a hair dresser and when he finally does he makes the failing salon he works for become the most popular place in town. The popularity does bring unwanted attention to himself and his employer though.

Everything Else

The directing was not up to par with a well made witty comedy, but it is perfect for the filth presented in Zohan. Zohan fails to get away from the immature sex jokes and crude humor that apparently Sandler and Smigel thought up. Dennis Dugan should be ashamed to shoot such a pointless and tasteless film and Sandler knows better.

Rob Schneider is exactly the guy I would expect to see in a film like this and he plays his part as a terrorist quite well. John Turturro also does well here, but all of the actors have found themselves in a poorly made movie. Some of the comedy is spot on and will have you rolling out of your seat, but then they mix embarrassing and gross humor into it that completely negates the comic genius you were just presented.

The Real Deal

If you like the gross comedies out there, then this is perfect for you. If on the other hand you are looking for something that has a little more class and is actually well made then I would steer clear of this one. Adam Sandler seems to be a hit and miss kind of actor/writer these days; you never know which way he is going to turn. The basic concept of Zohan was great, but the execution was almost unbearable.

David’s Score: 4/10

Written by David from Dave’s Movie Reviews