Using the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a backdrop doesn't come close to capturing the surreal mix of cartoonish comedy, "Give peace a chance" platitudes, puzzling cameos and big-penis jokes ...

One-time counter-terrorist and now-hairstylist Zohan, played by Adam Sandler, practices his technique with Gail, played by Lainie Kazan, in a scene from "You Don't Mess with the Zohan." 1 out of 4 ...

I mention this because in You Don’t Mess With the Zohan, Adam Sandler plays an elite Israeli commando who’s sick of combat and dreams of becoming a New York hairstylist — a hairstylist who ...

“You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” suggests that, when it comes to terrorists, Middle Eastern confusion and global politics, we might as well laugh. Besides, the politicians don&#821… ...

Raunchy and uneven, You Don't Mess With the Zohan is a sporadically hilarious movie that makes good use of Adam Sandler's considerable if oft-neglected talent. If it is not quite a good movie, it ...

Nick Swardson on ‘Zohan,’ Gay Robots, and ‘Cavemen’’Oh my God. Are you kidding me? Really? That’s hilarious. I don’t even know what to say.’ the take June 5, 2008 The Summer of ...

Essentially, “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” is about 100 minutes of ethnic stereotypes, bathroom jokes and adolescent sexual humor, with a couple of minutes of unity and good feeling tacked ...

Adam Sandler may not actually wear a costume in You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, but his Israeli commando is a superhero nonetheless, albeit a comic one. Gifted with superhuman speed, agility and ...

HOLLYWOOD - MAY 28: Actor Adam Sandler speaks to a fan during the "You Don't Mess With The Zohan" film premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 28, 2008 in Hollywood, California.

You Don’t Mess With the Zohan. Tempering broad mischief with "why can't we all just get along" decency, the screenplay strikes a horndog posture with an utter lack of cynicism.

Published June 6, 2008 11:00AM (EDT) --Shares. Facebook. ... "Don't Mess With the Zohan" is the braver movie, for the way Sandler uses throwaway humor in the service of a strong point of view.