With the recent releases of “Reign Over Me” and “Click,” it is apparent that Adam Sandler is attempting to bridge the gap between comedy and drama. Whether he has done so successfully is another debate in itself. I remember when Punch-Drunk love hit the theatres, a few years ago, and its almost instant dive bomb; however, I haven’t had the desire to see it until recently.

Sandler plays Barry, an obscure plunger salesman, with seven sisters who nag Barry so much that he occasionally has violent outbursts. In desperation, Barry dials a phone sex line for comfort and soon realizes his mistake after he starts to receive threatening phone calls from those behind the scenes. Barry finds comfort in an old harmonium and Lena (Emily Watson) who accepts him for all of his flaws and quirks. All of these plot points flow together and, at times, crash into each other.

So is this a “good” film? I have difficulty tackling that question. “Punch-Drunk Love” is either one of the best or one of the worst films that I have ever seen. The film is classified as a “romantic comedy;” however, it is neither funny or heart warming. The chaotic script results in a semi-serious and semi-surreal event that is unparalleled by anything that Sandler has ever been a part of. Sometimes movies must be seen for the experience of seeing them; take Rocky Horror for instance. I don’t know many people that take “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” seriously as a film, but I know many that enjoy watching it. “Punch-Drunk Love” is the same way. It’s a train wreck that you just can’t turn away from.