Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Crappy film

Brilliant and touching

A Disappointing Continuation

I realized that there was a whole issue on the premise on acting "gay." It totally ignores the fact that the two could have been bisexual, or had a open marriage. They didn't need to try half as hard as they did at being the typical "effeminate" gay men, because only "straight and gay" exists. It is worth a watch, just don't expect too much from this. Even though this movie has issues, it's got a decent message (besides it being ok to commit fraud if its for a good reason).

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007): Dir: Dennis Dugan / Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames: Strong argument of individuality, friendship and the acceptance of self. When Larry saves Chuck's life he says he will do anything for him. Larry is widowed and learns that if he dies while firefighting his two children won't be covered so he talks Chuck into marrying him. Funny concept directed by Dennis Dugan whose films haven't exactly been inspiring. To his credit are such downers as The Benchwarmers, Saving Silverman and National Security. Adam Sandler and Kevin James have great comic chemistry that actually pays off here. Sandler reluctantly goes along with this scheme, while James tries to promote the whole idea. A lawyer played by Jessica Biel is basically there to have her breasts felt. She is an erotic tease whose prime function is to encourage masturbation from viewers. Steve Buscemi is wasted as an insurance guy who is to show up at inconvenient times, and be a complete pain in the ass. Ving Rhames has a role that signifies the reality that homosexuals can be anyone and not necessarily the stereotypes we've been faced with. While the film has its flaws, it also survives on a strong message regarding individual rights whether gay or straight. Unfortunately it backfires in its attack on religion. Score: 6 / 10

Adam Sandler hit a winning formula for his movies which has garnered him a loyal fan base. He might be a proud Jew and Republican but he has Arabs, Muslims, Catholics, Hispanics, Blacks, Democrats (but probably not people from the Far East) who all seem to like his films where he plays the alpha male, one of the boys, sometimes with temperament issues, other times a little bit goofy who gets the girl and plenty of 1980s soundtracks.In I Pronounce You Chuck & Larry Kevin James is a widowed NYC Firefighter Larry worried about his kids future if he was to get killed in his job. Apparently he is unable to change his late wife's name to his kids names in his life insurance policy.In order to take advantage of a loophole he gets his fellow friend and firefighter Chuck (Adam Sandler) to post as gay partners so he can get his kids a pension. Chuck agrees as he owes him a huge favour for saving his life.The problem is that Chuck is a womaniser and their plan comes under suspicion so they hire a lawyer (Jessica Biel) who tells them to get married which they do and then face discrimination from people at work and others who disagree with gay marriage. Of course Chuck falls for the lawyer which results in more complications.The film was co-written by Alexander Payne who has two Oscars for best screenplays. I guess its because of his contribution the film is not a total dud as sometimes you feel like the duo's disbelieving boss played by Dan Aykroyd.Sandler is astute enough not to kiss Larry in the mouth and not to make an anti gay film. In fact despite poking fun at stereotypes and the bit about not being able to change the beneficiary being nonsense, the film actually makes a shrewd shout for gay equality and respect. The film is bit low brow in places and some of the humour is a bit hit and miss but Sandler manages to keep his fan base happy with his usual entourage of friends making cameo appearances but do we really need Rob Schneider doing a Mickey Rooney impression?

Do not address other Reviwers. Okay Fine. If you watch this film and think it's gay-bashing you do not know, that gay people have a sense of humour too.Ridiculous idea to start with, a surprisingly fun and engaging comedy.Tolerance and Acceptance and avoiding Fraud charges -key words,so lets goThe scene in the shower room after the lads find out about Chuck and Larry is Priceless. Like a lot of Adam Sandler films you still get the impression it's aimed at 20 year old boys with a 12 year old s mentality at times but it more than makes up for it with the fact that,unlike most comedies watched in this horrid horrid experiment of mine. It made me laugh. Copious amount of Laughter. And I would watch it again