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List Price: $14.96 | | Label: New Line Home Video
Salesrank: 2245
Released: August 25, 1998 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
It's 1985 and Adam Sandler is the ultimate master of ceremonies...until he is left at the altar at his own wedding. He starts to pick up the pieces of his heart after meeting Drew Barrymore but she's about to have a wedding of her own.Running Time: 97 min.System Requirements:Starring: Adam Sandler Drew Barrymore and Christine Taylor Director: Frank Coraci Produced by Robert Simonds Jack Garraputo; written by Tim Herlihy; running time of 97 minutes; Closed Captioned. Copyright: 1998 New Line Cast/Crew Bios Copy Protection Filmographies Interactive Film Trivia Interactive Menus Photo gallery Video Format: Standard 1.33:1 (4.3) Widescreen 1.85:1 aspect ratio Subtitles: French Spanish and English Audio Tracks: English: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround French: Dolby Digital 5.1 SurroundFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 794043466021 Manufacturer No: N4660
Description of The Wedding Singer:
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, because The Wedding Singer was a surprise box-office hit when released in early 1998, and it resulted in Saturday 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 to much 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
The Wedding Singer Reviews:
RELAX...Just Do It. 
2008-09-17 - When this movie first came out, I thought it would be a major chick-flick. It turned out to be one of the funniest movies we have ever watched. My whole family enjoys it and we've watched it time and time again. In fact, the first disc became scratched and I had to replace it with this new DVD.
I'm telling you, if you liked the 80's, you will like this movie. They managed to capture the essence of the 80's. You would almost swear it was actually filmed at that time. Great soundtrack as well.
A Change of Pace for Sandler 
2008-08-21 - In my opinion, this is one of Adam Sandler's best films. The on-screen chemistry he has with Barrymore comes forth as honest and truthful. It's a change of pace from his films such as Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore. He plays a more loveable character. The setting of the 1980's makes it a wonderful time period for cliches and inside jokes for those of us who grew up in the decade. The soundtrack is great too, capped off with a song that will make the heart of any woman melt. I would recommend this film who wants to see a light-hearted romantic comedy.
Classic Romantic Comedy
2008-06-08 - Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler work so well to gether and if you loved the '80s then this movie is perfect.
awesome
2008-05-14 - the weeeding singer is tah best romantic movie i have ever seen.
The music...........wonderful.
Rolling with Laughter Funny :)))
2008-04-10 - Funny, funny romantic comedy!
If you remember the 80's this movie makes such great fun of it, making it hilarious. There's even a cameo of Billy Idol.
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler is a great, zany pair. They're a good match here.
