The negative reviews of this movie are the people that loved the original "The Longest Yard", and I can understand that,...but that just takes away the fun of the movie. I personally thought the movie was great and funny. The characters are likeable, Adam Sandler isn't the best actor but he is pretty believeable in the movie. Burt Reynolds was the main character in the original movie, but reprises his role as the supporting cast along with an celebrity cast with Chris Rock, Steve Austin, Nelly, WIllaim Fitchner, D12 and more. I don't know why people are saying these characters aren't likeable, they are 100% likable and I bet you the people that said that don't like black people. The football action is top-notch and Nelly would make a great running back in the NFL. The Longest Yard was one of my favorite movies in 2005 and nothings change, IT IS A GREAT COMEDY/ACTION MOVIE.