Actor: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui
Director: Dennis Dugan
Country: United States
Quality: HD
Duration: 1h 53m
Release: 2008
IMDb: 0.5/10
"You Don't Mess with the Zohan" is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler in the lead role as Zohan, an Israeli counterterrorist commando. The film follows Zohan's desire to escape his violent past and pursue his dream of becoming a hairstylist in New York City. Tired of the endless conflict in the Middle East, Zohan fakes his own death during a mission against his longtime Palestinian arch-nemesis, the Phantom (played by John Turturro).
Arriving in New York City, Zohan adopts the identity of a hair stylist and tries to leave his past behind. However, his unique skills soon attract attention, and he finds himself torn between his new peaceful life and his old identity as a highly skilled fighter.
Throughout the film, Zohan encounters various comedic situations as he navigates his new career path, including rivalry with a fellow hairstylist (played by Rob Schneider), romantic interests with a Palestinian salon owner (played by Emmanuelle Chriqui), and attempts by his former colleagues to bring him back into the world of counterterrorism.
"You Don't Mess with the Zohan" is known for its blend of action-packed sequences, slapstick humor, and satire of cultural stereotypes. It explores themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the pursuit of one's dreams against societal expectations. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was generally well-received by audiences, becoming a commercial success at the box office.
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