"So I would say 'That's that', mattress man." No cursing, no shouting, no preliminary violence, yet this sentence carries all the threatening intent needed. Brilliant.
Well, there were preceding sentences that gave it weight. It's not like he just walked in and said, "So I would say 'That's that,' mattress man." (Although that may have been even more intimidating, due to how crazy it would seem. lol)
Love that Sandler is able to make Barry's persona genuinely frightening. When he turns and shouts "Didn't I warn you?!" in this scene, and the Mattress Man just turtles... brilliant.
That part was actually funny to me. With the phone in his hand and everything, c'mon. And the Mattress Man's reaction is a dead giveaway that it was intended to be a comic contrast to the intensity of their face-to-face showdown.
I love that little touch Hoffman does right as Sandler turns around and starts to walk away. How he does the slightest bit of a lunge, as if to say, "Come at me, bro," but Sandler's already done his job, is walking away, and doesn't care.
This scene is pure closure. Barry's manhood manifests right here. After wallowing in his insecurities the whole movie he finally goes "no, fuck this. YOU'RE the crazy one." Powerful moment.
@@susangordon3794 a big theme in the moving is how browbeaten Barry was by his seven sisters all throughout his life, so manhood is appropriate in this context
He can be a good actor, when he wants to be. Truth be told, some of his comedies aren't half bad either and as seen in this movie and Reign over me he can handle more dramatic parts too, but he chooses to continue doing those moronic halfwitted comedies. And why not? He makes more money off those.
Jesus Arcila Funny People was great, too. And some of his other recent comedies are at least decent, although I will say that I really enjoyed Just Go With It (at least that's what I think it's called).
I like some of his comedy films,but fuck Adam Sandler for not doing more with his acting ability.This film demonstrates that he's capable of more than what he's famous for.
L-Z Jo-Z Yep. I enjoy some of his other movies (I don't care what other people think of Jack and Jill, but that was a funny movie, in my opinion). I think he's got good acting chops when he's in movies that gives him the opportunity to do so. Some of the best comedians are actually great actors, like Robin Williams. Robin Williams found that balance between comedy and drama that Adam Sandler hasn't really tried to do yet.
@@joeinreallife6293 I get what you're saying, but check out your original comment... and I prefer letting go of my hatred before I get to fine tuning it.
@@joeinreallife6293 re read it it because your "people is an abstraction" argument disagrees with it... And a person's mood changes frequently throughout the day. So when you hear about people doing stupid shit, it makes you feel different than when you hear about people doing good things.
I thought the same thing. Hoffmans character was so scared that he would call the cops i'm surprised Sandler didn't try to use that to his advantage since he was not that rich.
Barry's not exactly a crafty fellow when it comes to stuff like that. He can figure out how to game the Healthy Choice promotions(as it's entirely impersonal) but when it comes to people his social anxiety disorder has limited him from being able to be a sly, smooth operator who can take advantage of such things as what you mentioned...at least not in real time. I bet halfway back to LA it dawns on him that he could have done just what you suggested. But he hasn't trained himself to go there instantly and be able to manipulate people that way. He spends most of his time actually trying to avoid dealing with people.
His anger at that point had nothing to do with money, really. It was about him having a new-found courage/strength in himself (a new, promising relationship can really make even the most stunted person blossom), and confronting his harassers face-to-face. It's the kind of thing that many people would fantasize about doing in that sort of situation, but few would actually pursue to fruition. I'm sure the satisfaction he felt after screaming, "DIDN'T I WARN YOU!?!" and humiliating the Mattress Man in front of his lackeys was sweeter than any money.
Just watched this movie for the first time the other night. Can't believe I never gave this a chance a long time ago. The best Sandler movie to date and I loved Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Wedding Singer, Mr. Deeds and Little Nicky. This one beats all of them.
Hellz yea! Barry handled that business like a muthafuckin' Boss I wish Adam Sandler could play in more serious tough roles in his films but I love this scene it's bad ass!
It's a darn shame this film was so overlooked, underrated, and underappreciated because it was definitely a pleasurable departure from Adam Sandler's typical films involving characters and storylines that are utterly ridiculous to say the least. I can't help but wonder if Sandler made more films like this in the years following instead of going back to his usual goofball, insanely stupid, over-the-top comedies then perhaps he would be taken more seriously as an actor today. Then again, maybe it's never been his intention to be taken seriously which is the reason he continues to make these horrible films.
He makes those movies because it's like getting paid to go on vacation and hang out with his friends. Cant say I blame him, what is the point of being taken seriously anymore anyway... Hollywood is a joke
Come back to see the vid after a thumbs up. I can learn a lesson from Barry here. BE CONFIDENT IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO. That's that. You will be AMAZED by the results.
This is the greatest scene. Let's go back the Shakespeare. This is the greatest scene, I've watched this movie hundreds of times. "That's that." Jon Brion and PTA were in stride in those days. This is the greatest score of all time.
I love the details of this scene, like how PS Hoffman says "ow" not because it hurts, but to inform and control her...we know he's an asshole by the way he says "ow."
little tip: if your internet/phone bullying victim FLYS out to put you in your place...let it go. Just let it go. He stood in airport security to get to you. He went through baggage claim. He sat on a tarmac for hours...just...to see...you. Anything a guy like that says to you at that point is no threat: it's a promise.
I absolutely love this film so much. I always get sad when it ends. Barry feels like me, I know exactly how he feels in so many of these situations he encounters.
Distance from Los Angeles to Provo, UT - 645 miles. Nine and a half hours of driving with a severed phone receiver clutched in your hand. Then having the restraint to just use your words to stand up for yourself.
Yeah, nice guys all over the world understand this scene and the emotion behind it. You try to be a nice guy and a decent, caring guy to people, and you always end up getting used, ridiculed, laughed at and humiliated.
I honestly can't remember when he got the phone cause It's been awhile since I've seen the movie, but I love how he carries it the whole time till the very end and just hands it to that guy
