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“He is one of the most bankable, dependable stars on Netflix“, said Netflix’s CEO Ted Sarandos when asked about their decision to sign Adam Sandler in the mid-2010s. To say that they were correct in their assessment would be an understatement. Even though Sandler’s reputation hasn’t improved greatly among critics, even though he has proven to be an impeccable performer with the right material, he still garners major numbers for the streaming giant.
Interestingly, Sandler isn’t the lone impeccable actor, whose more successful releases are inversely proportional to their critical reception as Mark Wahlberg is surprisingly in the same boat.
Mark Wahlberg’s Highest-Grossing Movies Are a Far-Cry From His More Acclaimed Works
WhileAdam Sandler‘s filmography is mostly riddled with critically underwhelming outings, on several occasions, the actor pushed his limits, especially withUncut GemsandPunch-Drunk Love. As forMark Wahlberg, critically acclaimed jewels aren’t exactly a rare exception, with some of his most notable works beingThe Italian Job,The Departed, andBoogie Nights(viaIMDb).
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Surprisingly, none of his critically acclaimed releases breaks the top spots when it comes to his highest-grossing releases, which involveAge of Extinction,The Last Knight,Ted,Planet of the Apes, andPerfect Storm. ConsideringTedis the highest-rated movie among his top five, this further illustrates the dominance of franchises in Hollywood in the 21st century.
Adam Sandler Is Open To Pushing Himself as an Actor
Although Sandler continues to enjoy hefty paychecks from Netflix, as his releases continue to dominate the top charts, theUncut Gemsstar has expressed his desire to touch more dramatic roles moving forward. While Sandler expressed that he no longerbothers himself with negative reviewsfrom critics, following the release of his sci-fi adventureSpaceman, the actor shared that he’s open to doing more such projects (viaDeadline).
Yes. I loved doing the Spaceman. It was an amazing process. I just love the movie. I love watching it. It’s beautiful. It sounds amazing. So if another great movie comes around… maybe Johan [Renck, the film’s director] will invite us all to do another good one.
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Even though the film wasn’t received well among critics, for which the actor pushed himself to the limit physically, hopefully, Sandler will eventually approach scripts, which doesn’t confine his acting chops. Wahlberg on the flip side is joining forces with Mel Gibson for his next major release,Flight Risk, whose synopsis ispretty reminiscentof Nicolas Cage’sCon Air.
Flight Riskis currently slated to be released on July 29, 2025.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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