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Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2006)

Adam Sandler fans, fall in love with him again. Fans of "The Wedding Singer" will adore this one. Adam Sandler plays a young man who is quite adored by the ladies who go on vacation to where he lives. Did I mention he lives in Hawaii?? The number of women charmed by Sandler's character is quite impressive. But -- what if -- his friend, Ula, asks, he actually has a lady who wants to stay and with whom he wants to stay? (Yeah, right. Like that could happen!) Well... Henry Roth meets a mysterious, beautiful young woman at a diner (Spam, anyone??) and his life will never be the same! Be wary of letting kids watch this one. Some sexual themes which aren't meant for young ears/eyes. I loved the casting. Ever-present in Sandler films, Rob Scheider delivers a good performance as Ula, a native Hawaiian with a large wife and lots of kids. He is dysfunctional as a parent (well, as a person, actually), but he offers comic relief that is worth a belly laugh. The chemistry that was in "The Wedding Singer" between Barrymore and Sandler is also here. How can I describe the performance that is my favorite, though?? Sean Astin (Yes, THAT Sean Astin) plays Barrymore's brother, Doug. He also is delightful in his role and I just laugh each time I think of the things his character says and does. This movie is fun, sentimental, and semi-dramatic. Enjoy it with a loved one and lots of pop corn!