Billy Madison (1995)

A completely spoiled, obnoxious, simple-minded moron is told he will have to go back and finish grade school in order to prove he is capable enough to take over the family business and save it from the evil asshole who would inherit it.

This was Adam Sandler's first major leading role, coming hot off his success from SNL, in which he pretty much played the same gibberish-speaking cretin. This stuff was funny back before it wore out its welcome and, in some ways, this is one of the best comedies Sandler ever made because it was still pure.

There are two ways to review a movie like this: One is with a critical eye and the other is based on how much I personally enjoyed it. How funny you find this is directly proportional to your willingness to laugh at utter stupidity. I find it fucking hilarious. It doesn't have to be any more complicated than that.

3 flaming bags of poop out of 5

Klaus (2019)

An entirely fresh take on the Santa myth, this charming animated film revolves around a postman stationed in the Far North who meets a reclusive woodsman, and their attempts to bring a little cheer to the miserable residents of the town. Even though it treads familiar ground, it somehow feels reinvigorated in its storytelling. It's a different kind of Christmas movie, focusing more on the folklore and the human element, rather than any magical superstitious stuff. Juxtapose this with the terrifying Santa character J.K. Simmons played in Red One and there is no contest. Present this to the intelligent children in your life, or gift it to yourself; it will give you the warm and fuzzies.

4 letters delivered out of 5