Hate Adam Sandler? Still watch this movie!

Rating: 9/10 (20 February 2008)

Perhaps, as a borderline fan of Adam Sandler's, I'm slightly biased, but truthfully, The Wedding Singer is not your common or garden Sandler flick. It's deeply moving, and filled with 80's nuances that make you nostalgic about 20+ years ago. Only this and Click break from the Sandler mold, in my opinion.
Robbie Hart, as a character, is not just a shallow character that you can find in some movies. The character is deep, and you can follow him from the good times, through the bad times, and back into the good times, which makes you connect with the character. Julia is a likable character too, and you finish the movie hoping the two of them get together.
It was perhaps due to its 80's setting that this movie is so unlike other Sandler movies. While he is the same actor, he holds back on the nuttiness that he uses in his other movies to deliver an almost flawless performance, showing he has a good singing voice to match. Drew Barrymore is a very good leading lady, and the supporting cast do their jobs effectively.
If you like comedies - watch this. If you loved the 80's - watch this. If you don't like Adam Sandler movies - watch this.