Sweet, very funny film

Rating: 9/10 (30 January 2001)

This is a very cute, warm romantic comedy that breaks out of the "chick flick" category. It's somewhat predictable, which I normally think is the kiss of death for a film, but that's completely overcome by its genuine warmth and humor. Also, it doesn't take itself seriously, and the occasional overacting and fun mugging for the camera works well within the context of the film. In some ways, it's like the underrated 1994 comedy with Mike Myers "So I Married an Axe Murderer." And it's about eight million times better than big budget romantic comedy vehicles like the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan flicks. I don't generally like Adam Sandler films because they seem to operate on a twelve-year-old boy level, but this one was worth seeing. There are good cameos from character actor Steve Buscemi and others such as Billy Idol. Those who have been to tacky weddings, suffered a humiliating, incredibly painful romantic break-up or grew up in the 80s will relate. Some scenes make me laugh every time I've seen it.