The Longest Yard (DVD)

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Nelly, Burt Reynolds and many more massive stars feature in this quality movie. Based on the 1974 film classic of the same name, the longest yard is a brilliant, hard hitting film.

It's definately a film for the lads to watch whilst knocking back a few beers.

Big thumbs up!!

by far the best film i have seen this year, if not my life!!! i would recommend watchin mean machine before but if not this is still a very funny film!!!

Though there's no drearier trend in current movies than recycling, this modified Yard is more smoothly crafted than the 1974 slapstick version.
This is a serviceable bone-cruncher of a sports comedy, just tough enough and funny enough to reach the end zone.
I enjoyed this film and would recommend it.

I was understandabley dubious before sitting down to watch this re make of a classic movie, this however was put to bed reasonabley early, good casting and an air of nostalgia made this a very pleasant experience several honest belly laughs and more than enough giggles to keep me from looking at my watch too often.
Adam Sandlers adoptation of the original role was both clever and endeering while the late introduction of Mr Reynolds himslef was a good move all round. I don't think this movie will go down as one of Sandlers best but it would deffinatley make a good addition to anyones DVD collection, as I don't care for the techy bits of these DVDs and only really care for the integrity of the film I won't pass further comment.

Having converted most of my old video collection to DVD I was thrilled to find this film gem in digital format. If you watch this in widescreen format, it really does the battle scene great justice; coupled with surround sound, you'll be gripped by the amazing cinematography. I would recommend the director's cut that includes scenes about the relationship between the lead character and his estranged wife and helps you to understand the motivation behind his decision. The run time is 183 minutes for the directors cut and 120 minutes for the cinema version. I was, however, disappointed by the lack of extras, which any fan of this classic would expect to be included. There's only a 20-minute interview with the director and other shot "making-of" vignettes.

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this is one of my favorite comedy films about american football, i really enjoyed watching it with my friends and make my day!.


hope theres longest yard 2??????

Adam Sandler carries off the lead role, in this re-make of Burt Reynolds' earlier offering, probably as well as any of his contemporaries could.
Helped by Chris Rock, and the aforementioned Burt, Sandler plays the troubled ex-pro who is used and abused by the head of the prison.
The plot is simple........prove that the amateur prison team (made up of the guards.) can beat a team coached by a professional, and which backfires.
This is a well produced and acted film, full of recognisable faces and more than sufficiently up-beat enough to prevent the audience fron yawning.
I would almost say it was an excellent film if it wasn't for Vinny Jones (in 'Mean Machine' - the alternative title for Reynolds' original.)and the ever impressive Jason Stratham - much more believable in the role of the prison psycho - in the British version.
Anyone who sees "The Longest Yard" will believe what they are seeing in the action shots for the greater percentage of the film..... until we are led to believe that Mr Reynolds is still capable of donning a football (not soccer.) shirt, and helmet, and sprinting more than 100 yards.
While Vinny, Jason and Danny (Dyer - who couldn't possibly be that bad at footie.)are all 100% convincing, our American friends rely on familiar screen faces and humour to divert attention from the fact that the guys on the field in the football action shots are really sportsmen, hiding beneath convenient body armour and helmets.
If the British version had been based on the sport of Rugby it would have wiped the floor with our cousins from across the pond........ but it wasn't and instead we only gave them a nose bleed.
Anyway, this review is about "The Longest Yard" and, as I have said, it is a good film - otherwise I would not have added it to our DVD collection.

a great movie with alot of hillarious moments, also a very good storyline. typical Adam Sandler, worth checking out if you enjoy a good comedie and haven't seen it before.

Having converted most of my old video collection to DVD I was thrilled to find this film gem in digital format. If you watch this in widescreen format, it really does the battle scene great justice; coupled with surround sound, you'll be gripped by the amazing cinematography.dfadffffffffdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

This has got to be my favourite film with Adam Sandler in it. Although I like other films he is in, like Big Daddy and Happy Gilmore this is the best. The whole plot is good and I can imagine it is actually pretty similar to actual prison life. If you like American Football and comedy this is a good film for you to watch. My favourite character, though, was not Adam Sandler. It was the big black guy (a bit like Terry Tate) that Sandler managed to recruit.

I'm going to start off by admitting that I had no interest in this movie whatsoever. I only saw it because I was dragged. Was it as bad as I thought? Not at all. It was way better than I expected it to be. We all know those mindless comedies that barely have a plot, cheap dialogue and jokes, and are just filled with stupidities galore. I thought this was one of them. I was wrong. This remake had a pretty good storyline and a few laughable jokes and moments. I usually don't laugh out loud at movies, but I did find myself doing so three or four times here. So that takes care of the Funniness Factor. The story is easy to get involved in--you want to see the prisoners kick the guards' butts in football. It is a well played story and fun to watch. Sandler is not one of my favorite actors, but I have to give him his props because I am starting to see that he usually stars in movies that are at least remotely funny and that have a pretty decent plot. But the main thing is that his characters usually act the same. I would get into the slight lack of character development, but I'm sure you don't care to read about that. You only wish to know if this movie is funny or not and if it's worth watching! Well, yes the movie has its moments and it's good to watch, especially if you like football or are a Sandler fan. This has its good kicks and it is near a touchdown in the comedy category. So if you want to have a good time and relax to some entertainment, you can watch this one =)

6.6/10 Stars

Entertaining, funny, a definite must see!!!!
Based on the 70's original (i think 70's) with new faces and Adam Sandler as always very funny!!!!

It is the funnist film that i have seen.I would recomend it to anyone.It has a westlers in it as well....Excellent..

fantastic film watched it as soon as i got it, it is worth watching and really shows spirit in a humourous and hilairiously funny manner!
i really enjoyed it and hope you will buy it!

my son loves vinny jones films had to have this 1 to add to his collection great film it is very funny and enjoyable to watch good for a saturday night!

all i need to say about this film is adam sandler and chris rock they are 2 of the funniest men around. its a must watch film if ur a fan of either of these very talented men

THIS IS A COMEDY REMAKE OF AN ORIGINAL BURT REYNOLDS FILM THE MEAN MACHINE THIS IS TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL WITH A COMIC BACKGROUND BURT HAS A ROLE IN THIS FILM AS WELL DEFINATELY ONE TO WATCH

Mabee one of the best Adam Sandler films ever, in my eyes its probobly 3rd, by a margin, and when youre the star of Happy Gilmore and Waterboy, its hard to say which is his best film dont you think?! For american football comedy lovers this is the the film to see (apart from waterboy) especily if you like Adam Sandler.

Despite adhering to the plot of the original, The Longest Yard somehow ditches everything that made it worthwhile. Gone is the sneaky political subtext that drew parallels between the prison regime and Nixon's administration. Likewise, the violence has been toned down and the rough ammorality of the prisoners ironed smooth. At the same time, the film steers clear of any 21st-century re-invention. A resolutely macho experience, it opens with a shot of female buttocks in a bikini, as if to apologise for the all-male content that follows. The point is hammered home with a depressing excess of laddish, homophobic humour.

Yet another light comedy type thing with a touchy feel to it.Excellent cast and a pleasure to watch!

I had seen a clip and knew immediately that I would like it. It's obviously another version of the Mean Machine but done very well, almost a tribute to it. Absolutely brilliant.A film I will be able to watch several times without getting tired of it.

i bought it as a present for my nephew and he loves it he asked for this film as he had seen it before and enjoyed it