The Wedding Singer

Name: The Wedding Singer
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: February 13, 1998
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore

1998

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New Line Cinema | Release Date: February 13, 1998 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore

Summary: Robbie, a wedding singer, and Julia, a waitress, are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Luckily, fortune intervenes to help them discover each other.

Director: Frank Coraci

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Music

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 95 min

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Kevin Thomas

A sparkling romantic comedy, the kind of picture that glides by so gracefully and unpretentiously that it's only upon reflection that you realize how much skill, caring and good judgment had to have gone into its making. Read full review

Empire Caroline Westbrook

A script with a streak of clever cynicism and poignancy, a soundtrack of tunes you thought had long since departed to the vinyl graveyard and one of the most adorable screen pairings in ages in Sandler and Barrymore and the result is a film which, while hardly high art, is simply irresistible. Read full review

David Sterritt

The movie is surprisingly strong despite its potentially flaky plot, combining '80s-style humor with a sincere romantic story. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Yes, it's sappy. It's also silly, utterly unironic, a sketch stretched out to feature length, and, if you're in the right mood, pretty darned cute. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Sandler smirks a good deal less than he did in his last two movies, and with a couple of acting lessons, he might develop into a screen presence. Read full review

Marc Savlov

It is a harmless and occasionally hilarious pop comedy good for a few bargain yuks. Read full review

Roger Ebert

The screenplay reads like a collaboration between Jekyll and Hyde. Read full review

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AGarcia732

Feb 6, 2014

After seeing Grownups 2, this movie ended up being a lot better with Adam Sandler giving a much better performance. Set in 1985 (filmed in 1998) the movie stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a wedding singer.

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Imabigjerk

Feb 21, 2020

Anyone who rates this movie low is over pretentious and has no ear for timing. So many memorable lines. Great soundtrack purposely stereotyping the 80s. This is the ultimate feel-good movie. It served its purpose well, which was to make REAL people laugh.

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Rcavey92212

Jul 15, 2020

This is the first Barrymore/Sandler collaboration and it would prove to be a successful formula. Set in the awesome 80s it centers around Robbie Hart played by an awesome Adam Sandler, he's an awesome wedding singer and an all around nice guy. He's engaged to be married and ends up left atThis is the first Barrymore/Sandler collaboration and it would prove to be a successful formula. Set in the awesome 80s it centers around Robbie Hart played by an awesome Adam Sandler, he's an awesome wedding singer and an all around nice guy. He's engaged to be married and ends up left at the altar. He ends up beginning a friendship with a waitress named Julia played by a lovable Drew Barrymore whose engaged to a douchebag. They of course end up falling for eachother and hilarious problems ensue. The film is truly a perfect romantic comedy. No matter how many times I watch it, I still get so into it. Hilarious, heartfelt and classic.

Budget: $18M
Box Office: $123.3M

9/10… Expand

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ydnar4

Apr 30, 2015

The Wedding Singer is one of the greatest Adam Sandler films out there. The plot is original for a romantic comedy which is often a genre that will follow the same formula. It is straight forward and can be followed by anyone. The cast is strong with several random appearances by some wellThe Wedding Singer is one of the greatest Adam Sandler films out there. The plot is original for a romantic comedy which is often a genre that will follow the same formula. It is straight forward and can be followed by anyone. The cast is strong with several random appearances by some well known actors and performers. The film may be a bit predictable but it is still a very fun movie. It pairs Drew Barrymore with Sandler for the first time and now the two have released two more strong films. This movie is maybe a little on the romantic side considering its an Adam Sandler movie but its just too fun and entertaining to miss.… Expand

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 25, 2021

I thought this was quite an endearing movie - its a good piece of nostalgia for the mid 1980s, certainly musically for one. Robbie (the singer) is a very likeable character - his emotions coming through his performances. The story is somewhat obvious but then it is a 'rom com', so in a senseI thought this was quite an endearing movie - its a good piece of nostalgia for the mid 1980s, certainly musically for one. Robbie (the singer) is a very likeable character - his emotions coming through his performances. The story is somewhat obvious but then it is a 'rom com', so in a sense thats to be expected. There's nothing particularly remarkable about it but its quite entertaining and there are one or two standout scenes, such as when Robbie sings "Kill Me Please" very emotionally during rehearsals. You can't help but feel sorry for both Robbie, who doesn't seem to realise that who he should really be with is (as is so often the case) almost right in front of his nose and Julia, who clearly has feelings for Robbie but can't see any reciprocation.

Yes its hardly a new format but there is a nice smattering of comedy in the dialogue, the music/soundtrack is fun/nostalgic and the characters are quite likeable for lack of another term. I'd say that Sandler outshines Barrymore in this movie - she is a bit more nonchalant I suppose.

This is a fairly basic movie but it has alot of 'warmth' to it and thats what, most likely, accounts for its popularity. Its easy to watch, its nostalgic and has a nice amount of comedy, you should get at least a few chortles out of this (what a word - I know lol). I'm struggling to think of anything else to add to be honest - its pretty basic but its good for what it is, as a romantic comedy its interesting to concentrate on a character such as Robbie, with his occupation someone like him would be easily overlooked most of the time - who would take the time to wonder what a wedding singers own life and relationships are like? so in that sense it has a slightly different and interesting plot I suppose.

Yes I'd recommend this movie, as its quite entertaining with a good main character and some funny dialog and if your from the 1980s then you should certainly find it quite nostalgic.… Expand

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CopyAndPasteMW3

Nov 11, 2011

Atleast it beats Jack and Jill, OMG! This movie in my opinion was the only "good" Sandler movie to ever come out. The subtlety of the comedy was good and he wasn't trying to funny "Thank god" although everyone was and they were alot funnier than him.

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