Why does Steve Carell keep getting cast in movies?

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That, or I just don't find blatantly effortless and uncreative script writing aimed at slack jawed middle Americans amusing.

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Coming from the guy who likes Adam Sandler I find that hard to believe.

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I know he does a lot of gay romance crap and pretty much sucks now, but he was genuinely funny back on SNL and in his first few movies. You laughed at Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison same as I did...

[samwallistea]

True Happy Gilmore was sweet but crap like 50 First Dates gets me mad

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Yeah I totally agree. Didn't really have his recent work in mind when I said his name.

Anyhoo, this may destroy whatever credibility I have left on this subject, but I think Pee-Wee Herman's Big Adventure is the funniest movie ever made >_>

[Taso]

Don't see how you can say Will does the same retard role in every movie but then go on to say you like Adam Sandler.

[cardsharkk04]

I'm a huge fan of happy gilmore and billy madison, but did you really think the writing in those movies was that creative? WTF?

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I'm a huge fan of happy gilmore and billy madison, but did you really think the writing in those movies was that creative? WTF?

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qft. OP this is a legitimate discrepancy

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Bah, you're both right. I can't really argue either one of those points. I wish I could get to the root of why I don't find the recent hit comedies I mentioned funny, but it's hard to put into words I guess. Just nothing about them made me laugh even a little. Adam Sandler may play the same retard in every movie, but he makes me laugh and Will Farell doesn't. I spose I'll just have to leave it at that for lack of better explanation.

Edit: You guys post too fast for me... this is to Taso and cardshark.

[kniper]

thank god someone on this planet hates anchor man too. dumbest movie ive ever seen. too bad too, cause i think the premise of an anchorman spoof is funny.

i love lamp. gold.

[hlacheen]

Jim Carrey? Really?

40 year old virgin is one of my favorite comedies. Knocked Up is up there as well.

[SkinnyLittleTwig]

I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT