Movie Reviews THE LONGEST YARD - Review By Leroy Douresseaux June 13, 2005 - 22:13 Studios: PARAMOUNT PICTURES/COLUMBIA PICTURES Writer(s): Sheldon Turner (based upon the film written by Tracy Keenan Wynn from a story by Albert S. Ruddy) Starring: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, James Cromwell, Nelly, William Fichtner, Michael Irvin, and Burt Reynolds Directed by: Peter Segal Produced by: Jack Giarraputo Running Time: 114 minutes Release Date: Friday, May 27, 2005 Rating: PG13 THE LONGEST YARD Why you might like it · It’s respectful of the original. · Sandler and Rock have good chemistry. · Sandler, Rock, and Reynolds make a good trio. · Great, smash-mouth football that looks NFL real. · Michael Irvin and Nelly are surprisingly good. · All the other former pro athletes and wrestlers play their parts with the kind of relish that gives a truth to their badass characters. · Plenty of cool cameos from ESPN regulars, who are obviously having fun just being a part of this movie. Why you might not like it · You’re anal about the original · You don’t like Sandler and/or Rock · You really don’t like sports movies, especially football movies · You don’t have a sense of humor? Visit the film site at www.LongestYard.com. TM & COPYRIGHT © 2005 by Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. © Copyright 2002-2022 by Toon Doctor Inc. - All rights Reserved. All other texts, images, characters and trademarks are copyright their respective owners. Use of material in this document (including reproduction, modification, distribution, electronic transmission or republication) without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.