jimbo-53-186511 Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) is a wedding singer who himself is due to marry his fiancée Linda (Angela Featherstone). However, when Robbie finds himself being jilted by his fiancée on their wedding day he finds himself at an all-time low. Robbie strikes up a friendship with Julia Sullivan (Drew Barrymore) who is also due to marry her fiancée Glenn Guglia (Matthew Glave) and by spending time with Robbie she begins to question whether Glenn is really the right man for her.The Wedding Singer's rather flimsy premise of 'boy meets girl' and 'boy and girl being betrothed to the wrong partners' is in itself rather banal. However, I have to admit that I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this film as a whole. I think the main thing that runs in the film's favour is that it is so likable and it also helps that Sandler plays a likable character - he's so much better when he just plays things straight like he does here.Although the premise is flimsy, it is at least believable and I'm sure we've all come across people like Glenn, Robbie and Julia in our lives. This is one of the reasons it works in that it has a rather down-to-earth premise, but one that also is sweet-natured and one that also has some nice messages thrown in for good measure. As well as being a sweet film, it's also a film that is very funny too - although it's a film that has sporadic intervals of humour rather than being consistently funny. This isn't a problem as it's clear that director Frank Coraci and writer Tim Herilhy wanted to generally maintain a warm-hearted tone so for me it was a fairly balanced film.The cast are also on top form here with both Sandler and Barrymore being adorable together. Glave is very good as the snobbish up his own backside fiancée of Barrymore and likes of Christine Taylor and Allen Covert also offer good support.The ending of the film was a blast and contains a cameo from an icon from the 80's. Things do get a bit mawkish and mushy towards the end, but with a film that's as lovely as The Wedding Singer none of this really matters.This is definitely one of the better Sandler offerings which manages to be sweet, likable and most importantly have fun whilst it's doing all of these things.

NateWatchesCoolMovies I'm not usually very stoked on Adam Sandler movies, I'll say that right off the bat. I mean, there's a lucky select few that are either geniunly funny or have nostalgic value (Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy and the absurdly fascinating Little Nicky come to mind), but he's just such a ball of cancer on screen it's hard to actively see his stuff. The Wedding Singer, however, is a really sweet little movie, and works well thanks to an impressive 80's soundtrack and the presence of Drew Barrymore, who frequently hangs around in Sandler's stuff. He plays Robbie Hart here, a singer who belts out the hits of the 1980's at weddings, parties, you name it. After being left at the alter by his fiancé, he spots waitress Julia (Barrymore), who uncannily seems to be working every event she is. The two form a bond, but she is engaged to another dude (Matthew Glave), who quickly is revealed to be kind of a jerkoff, prompting Robbie to go to great lengths to prove, and win Julia's heart. The film makes the absolute most of its setting, as any period piece should. The music is a delight, right down to the amusing dawn of the 'CD', and a great little cameo from a rock legend aboard an airline. Some of the usual troupe of Sandler disciples pop up here, including Christine Taylor, Allen Covert, Kevin Nealon, Peter Dante, Jon Lovitz and Steve Buscemi, who can be counted on to appear in pretty much any Adam flick you can think of. Sandler and Barrymore handle the comedic romance well and have decent chemistry (perhaps while they're always paired). It's light, sweet, carried on by the rockin soundtrack and detailed production design.

Python Hyena The Wedding Singer (1998): Dir: Frank Coraci / Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor, Allen Covert, Billy Idol: Flashy 1980's nostalgia referring to one factor placed outside a medium. Adam Sandler plays a wedding singer whose girlfriend dumps him. Yet he feels forced to observe the happiness of others while he conceals his pain within song lyrics. He wants to be a songwriter but lost his passion after being stood up on his wedding day. He surveys the guests informing who will never find love. Drew Barrymore plays a waitress who insists that he sing at her wedding until he learns that her fiancé is a cheater. Director Frank Coraci highlights with great 80's music. Sandler is likable and many viewers will likely relate to his trauma with the exception of its lackluster climax aboard a plane. Barrymore survives predictable elements and steals the film with her false visions of love. Christine Taylor and Allen Covert appear in flat supporting roles as those friends often confessed too in movies and either offer the good advice or just conveniently appear with necessary. Then there is musician Billy Idol making an appearance playing himself and it leaves the impression that perhaps acting isn't his strong point. The 1980's pop songs should bring memories for those whom lived through the era. Theme lays emphases on our ability to crush or mend the spirit of others. Score: 7 / 10

ritooo-c The Wedding Singer is one of those movies I've been meaning to watch forever. It took a few years but I am so glad I finally watched it. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore play their characters so incredibly well, and are so likable! Almost to the point where I really wish I knew more people like them. It's their likable characters that really drew me into the story and although the ending is quite predictable the process of getting there keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also the level of sweetness in this movie is beyond reality (or is it?) but a girl can only hope! This movie is definitely making it to my favorites list!