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You're better off having been born after, say, 1965, if you really want to enjoy this corny romantic comedy and its abundant references to the MTV culture of the mid-1980s--and even then the odds are only 50-50 that you'll have a shamelessly good time. But a lot of people beat those odds, becauseThe Wedding Singer was a surprise box-office hit when released in early 1998, and it resulted inSaturday Night Live graduate Adam Sandler's salary going ridiculously sky-high. It's a schizophrenic film about a seemingly schizophrenic wedding singer (Sandler) who's charmingly sweet to some people but a tongue-lashing maniac to others, probably out of frustration over his fading ambition as a wannabe rock star (not to mention Sandler's penchant for loud-mouthed lunacy). When he meets an admiring young waitress (delightfully played by Drew Barrymore), it's love at first sight, complicated by their pending marriages tomuch less appealing fiancés. The plot then contorts itself to accommodate this contrived will-they-or-won't-they? scenario, so you're better off ignoring the love story and focusing on the comedy, which is sporadic but occasionally hilarious. This is also a lighter, friendlier Sandler than moviegoers had seen before, which probably accounts for the movie's success. Toss in a fine supporting cast--including a show-stopping drunk act by indie-movie stalwart Steve Buscemi--and you've got the ingredients for a no-brainer that's ultimately more fun than it is annoying.--Jeff Shannon
A Gentle Love Story Adam Sandler shines as Robbie Hart, a popular and most hired small town Wedding Singer. His days of singing loves songs at weddings are over when his bride never shows up for his OWN wedding. In the process of his trip to get over his bride, he meets Julia Sullivan (Played by Drew Barrymore, who pulls a WONDERFUL, sparkling performance), a new girl in town who waitresses at weddings. Julia happens to be working at his dropout wedding. She stands by his side to make him feel better the two strike a strong friendship,and feelings evolve. However, Julia is engaged to marry another guy, she tells herself that she is happy and her and Robbie talk about it, they are both blind to the fact that they are falling for eachother. When they both realize it, robbies bride tries to come back into the picture and an escapade of things happen. An upbeat, hilarious romance, with a terrific soundtrack. Anyone who lived through the 80's will laugh as you remember how things were back then when you watch this movie. Made for the warm hearted. Billy Idol gives a small performance as himself in the movie.
Early Adam Sandler Classic Adam Sandler plays sweet guy Robbie Hart in mid 1980's New Jersey. In my opinion, this is one of Sandler's best pictures (Happy Gilmore was the other classic). He's not a mega-blockbuster funnyman yet who's trying to be overly pretentious&hilarious here... maybe that's what draws me to this movie. Drew Barrymore is great as Julia, his friend and eventual wife (I was never a Barrymore fan until this movie). Some great scenes... Hart singing "Love Stinks" at one of his gigs; Hart on a few ocassions getting the best of Julia's ... boyfriend; Hart singing his soulful incomplete love song about his 'ex' to Julia; and Robbie's bandmate singing Culture Club's "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" (twice). Sandler has a heart in this movie... he has wit, charm, and an unquitting character. Nice cameo by Mr."Dancin' With Myself", Billy Idol, and a great soundtrack - if you grew up liking 80's music.very funny!!! Adam sandler and Drew barrymore go nuts in this hilariouse romantic comedy, like 50 first dates.
