The Longest Yard is one of my all time favourite films even though American football is of little interest to me.
The British remake (Mean Machine starring Vinnie Jones) a few years ago was quite good,but somehow it didnt work with football (soccer) because the game isnt as stop-start as the American variety.
This new version to me seems pretty stupid purely because Sandler does not,in my opinion,look like someone who was a star quarterback.
I'm also surprised that Reynolds would be involved in the remake,but then again Caine wasnt against being in the remake of Get Carter,so I shouldnt be that surprised I spose.
All that said,as a fan of the original,I will at least watch the new version before I pass judgment as sometimes the films you expect least from,are the ones that entertain you most!
