Memorable, crazy movie

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

After being ditched at the alter, wedding singer (and aspiring rockstar) Sandler decides to give up love for good and live life as a bachelor, until he falls for coworker Barrymore and ends up helping her plan her wedding to womanizing Glave. The soundtrack is amongst some of the better 1980s playlists out there, and even if you don't care about a retro flashback, this outing is still a charming romantic-comedy. Some of the laughs are more side-jokes than plot related, and Sandler has a few moments of his annoying trademark tirade, but why pry too much when it has the fun, romance and ability to be replayed no different than your favorite '80s record? ★★★½ (out of four)

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

One of my all time favourite Adam Sandler movies -truthfully I don't watch anything he puts out anymore but this is a classic.I'm not sure how many times I've seen it over the years but whenever I catch it on TV it still always makes me laugh as I sing along. This movie is of course especially great if you grew up in the 80's and remember all the "awesome" music and hair. The music is a huge part of this movie but all the 80's references are fun and then there's Billy freaking Idol on the plane. Excellent secondary characters here too.The story is a little hokey following Robbie, a singer (now reduced to working weddings) and Julia a waitress, two very sweet people who are engaged to the wrong partners. They meet while working a bar mitzvah (I think) and become friends.Drew Barrymore is Julia the love interest, helping Robbie through a bad breakup and then getting him to help plan her wedding. These two have definite chemistry together and you really hope they'll get together. All it takes is Billy Idol. A guilty pleasure favourite movie for sure.

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!