funny period trappings, shame about the script

Rating: Null/10 (22 September 1999)

This is a mildly amusing movie that gets its laughs from the cringe-makingly awful naffness of its eighties pop culture fashion and music references. These have absolutely nothing to do with the plot itself, a slight and predictable romance yarn but the knowing digs at everything from 'Der Commisar's in Town' to mullet hairdos will draw an embarrassed laugh from anyone who remembers rolling up the sleeves of their jacket in a Don Johnson stylee. Quite a charming performance from Drew Barrymore also but Adam Sandler is a bit wet.