Punch-Drunk Love

Like many I was not looking forward to this film. Paul Thomas Anderson lost me after that MAGNOLIA fiasco and I never look forward to an Adam Sandler film. Thing is, I pretty much end up enjoying everything Sandler does and Anderson goes an entirely different direction with PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE. Sharp writing, wonderful camera work and top notch acting make this one amazingly unique film Sandler is truly amazing in the lead and Emily Watson is phenomenal. Philip Seymour Hoffman has yet another memorable role and Anderson regular Luis Guzman is simply brilliant in his understated part. Not a film for all for sure but one that bears a close look for fans of modern abstract film.