12 Actors Who Were Brilliant In Utterly Sh*t Movies
10. Jack Nicholson - Anger Management
In the long forgotten days just before Adam Sandler became a joke in his own right (circa 2004) his movies were already beginning to get stale. There are only so many times you can play the same angry-yet-loveable character before people begin to realize that theyre being conned. His last honestly funny movie (except for the downbeat, yet sincere Funny People released in 2009) was only lifted beyond mediocrity by an entertainingly manic performance from the legend that is Jack Nicholson.
Bringing with him a Jack Torrance level of insanity, his character Dr Buddy Rydell is an anger management therapist with a knack for causing more problems than he solves. It helps that Nicholson appears to be having a great time in the role, devilish glee dripping from every line he delivers. His aptitude for comedy is obvious and no matter how funny Sandler tries to make his voice, theyre just not in the same league.
Theres a reason Jack Nicholson is so revered, he seems incapable of giving a poor performance and the effort he puts into an Adam Sandler vehicle, making the character of Dr Rydell so loveable despite the fact hes seemingly ruining a mans life speaks volumes about his dedication to the craft.