Punch-Drunk Love

Theatrical - Wide 2002-10-11

Cast Adam Sandler Emily Watson Luis Guzmán Mary Rajskub Philip Seymour Hoffman
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Written by Paul Thomas Anderson

Genres: Comedy Romance

Synopsis

Barry Evan (Adam Sandler) is a small business owner with seven sisters whose abuse has kept him alone and unable to fall in love. When a harmonium and a mysterious woman (Emily Watson) enter his life, his romantic journey begins. Also starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Luis Guzman. Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

JoBlo's Rating

5/10

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Punch-Drunk Love

Posted 23 years ago

Review Date: Director: P.T. Anderson Writer: P.T. Anderson Producers: P.T. Anderson, Daniel Lupi, Joanne Sellar Actors: Adam Sandler as Barry Egan, Emily Watson as Lena Leonard, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Dean Trumbell Plot: A strange man who works hard, has...

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