Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh is the second stand-up comedy special by American comedian Adam Sandler, released by Netflix on October 23, 2018. Directed by Steven Brill,[1] it is Sandler's first special for Netflix and his first special since 1996.[2] The special featured appearances by Dan Bulla and Rob Schneider.[3]
Reception
Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh received widespread acclaim from critics, with a 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The website's critics consensus reads, "An energetic Sandler jumps back into the spotlight with fresh songs, stories, and spoofs in Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh, a wonderful return to form for a beloved comedian."[4][5] For the special, Sandler was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.[6]
The special was also lauded for its many musical numbers, among them "Phone Wallet Keys", "Bar Mitzvah Boy", "UFC Ears" and an emotional tribute to fellow Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley, which has received over 14 million views since it was uploaded to YouTube in December 2018. An audio version was released to digital and streaming services March 22, 2019.
References
- ^ Scharf, Zach (2019-03-18). "'100% Fresh' First Look: Adam Sandler's Netflix Stand-Up Special Is His First in Over Two Decades — Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ Gugliemi, Jodi (2018-10-17). "Adam Sandler Performs in the Subway, Brings His Dog on Stage in First Comedy Special Since 1996". People. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Lawler, Kelly (2018-10-26). "Adam Sandler's Netflix stand-up special '100% Fresh' is his best work in years". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Rotten Tomatoes - Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ Abriss, Erik (2018-10-23). "The Best Bits from Adam Sandler's Netflix Special 100% Fresh". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Laws, Zach (2019-09-03). "Emmy episode analysis: Adam Sandler ('Saturday Night Live') makes triumphant return to his roots". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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