From IndieWire · Chris O'Falt · · 40s
Chris Rock Stopped Imitating Adam Sandler
Chris Rock quit copying Adam Sandler's style to direct his own edgier films.
In brief
Chris Rock quit copying Adam Sandler's style to direct his own edgier films. Chris Rock stopped imitating Adam Sandler in his films to create more personal and edgier work. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Chris Rock's film style shift
Chris Rock stopped trying to imitate Adam Sandler's style for his fourth feature film.
“Your edgy movie should feel edgier than an episode of 'White Lotus'”
Rock's early films
Rock directed 'Top Five' (2014) and earlier comedies like 'Head of State' (2003) and 'I Think I Love My Wife' (2007).
Rock's view on imitation
Rock said he copied Adam Sandler's approach but it wasn't a personal fit for his style.
“I probably had that with Adam Sandler a little bit. It’s like, 'Oh, my friend who has the most success in movies, I guess that’s how you do a movie.'”
Here's the gist
Chris Rock stopped imitating Adam Sandler in his films to create more personal and edgier work.
