Plot: What’s it about?
Adam Sandler plays Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who’s about to tie the know himself…until he gets stood up at the altar. Sandler brings his usual (rather unusual) sense of humor to this role. I don’t think that I could imagine many other people playing this part as well as he does. Admittedly, when I first saw this movie in theatres, I had my expectations up way too high. I’m more of a Sandler (Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison) fan. This movie does a good job at telling what it really is…a good love story.
Drew Barrymore, in her “comeback” movie, also delivers a great performance. She plays a waitress (Julia) who is about to be married to a Don Johnson wannabe (the movie takes place in 1985), but the only problem is that he’s a total jerk and she can’t see it. There are a few noticeable errors, like “I wanna see who shot JR” which took place in 1980, not 85. And Julia’s friend, Holly (played by the attractive Christine Taylor) announces that she can’t figure out a Rubic’s Cube (also another early 80’s landmark), but all in all; it’s not a bad movie. There’s comedy and romance. A great date movie, and also a great Sandler movie!
Video: How does it look?
A brand new movie, with a superb picture. Part of New Line’s Platinum Series, the picture is 16:9 enhanced and looks great! Not one single artifact. I wish all transfers were this good.
Audio: How does it sound?
Great sounding music ambiance in lots of scenes (with a name like the Wedding Singer, there’s bound to be music). Lots of great 80’s songs that really get you in the mood.
Supplements: What are the extras?
One of last year’s sleeper hits, a great story, great video and audio quality and enough bonus material to keep you busy for a few hours…a great buy!
