Adam Sandler’s IQ oeuvre
Movie: Click (2006)
Sandler is: Michael Newman, an overworked architect who finds a remote control that allows him to pause, fast-forward and rewind the events in his life.
Quote: “I guess when you combine mass quantities of cough syrup with yodels ... you get acid.”
Estimated IQ rank: 130-144, gifted
Love interest: Donna Newman (Kate Beckinsale), Michaels neglected wife.
Defining moment: Michaels remote control fast-forwards to reveal a future in which he is morbidly obese and alone. It doesn’t take a high IQ to know that Michael has to act fast to save his family and himself. (Tracy Bennett / Revolution Studios)
Movie: Anger Management’ (2003)
Sandler is: Dave Buznik, an unassuming businessman who is mistakenly assigned to an anger management program.
Quote: “Five-hour drive to find out mommy had a jelly bean removed from her nose.... Glad I missed work. Can we eat now?”
Estimated IQ rank: 115-124, high average
Love interest: Daves beautiful girlfriend, Linda (Marisa Tomei), who infuriates Dave by leaving him for his anger management counselor.
Defining moment: Dave finally experiences rage and attacks when he discovers that his girlfriend has left him for his anger management counselor. Dave has always had smarts, but he has finally learned passion. (Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios)
Movie: “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (2008)
Sandler is: Zohan, Israeli Mossad agent-turned-New York hair stylist
Quote: “Soon the whole world will be silky smooth!”
Estimated IQ rank: 115-124, high average
Love interest: Dalia (Emmanuelle Chriqui), a Palestinian who doesn’t know Zohan’s past.
Defining moment: Performing an amazingly agile bare-footed kick/slap of a Manhattan jerk. It’s evidence of natural talent, maybe a little training, but not the smartest response in the world. (Tracy Bennett / Columbia Picutres)
