Adam Sandler's Netflix movies have been trashed by critics, but 'Murder Mystery' shows his value to the streaming service

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"Murder Mystery" (2019)

"Murder Mystery" (2019)

Critic score: 45%

What critics said: "It would be uncomfortably cynical to assume that Sandler thinks these novocaine-like comedies are what common people want to watch, but the guy doesn't leave us much choice." — Indiewire

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"Sandy Wexler" (2017)

"Sandy Wexler" (2017)

Critic score: 27%

Audience score: 40%

What critics said: "As with almost every Sandler vehicle, this is an adoring ode to a lifelong man-baby who mistakes his half-a--ed excretions for art." — Hollywood Reporter

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"The Week Of" (2018)

"The Week Of" (2018)

Critic score: 27%

Audience score: 35%

What critics said: "The best that can be said about The Week Of is that it at least tacks some heart onto an otherwise stale, mothball-scented set-up." — Entertainment Weekly

"The Do-Over" (2016)

"The Do-Over" (2016)

Critic score: 10%

What critics said: "Surely this movie must be almost over, you think, as you jab the pause button on your remote - only to find you are at the 50-minute mark with another 58 to go." — The Guardian

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"The Ridiculous 6" (2015)

"The Ridiculous 6" (2015)

Critic score: 0%

What critics said: "The Ridiculous 6 is everything wrong with Hollywood for the past two decades." — The Wrap