A good natured, comical romance that's well worth watching

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 1999)

The Wedding singer is a delightful romantic comedy that showcases Adam Sandler's comic talents.
The movie is about the romance that develops between Robbie Hart - The Wedding Singer (Adam Sandler) and Julia Sulivan - the waitress (Drew Barrymore). Robbie is stood up at the alter by his fiance, who has realised that she just doesn't want to be married to someone who is never going to be "big and successful".
Meanwhile Julia is having second thoughts about her pending marriage to Glenn Gulia (played by Matthew Glave). Julia develops a close relationship with Robbie as the movie progresses as the two inevitably fall in love with each other.
There are a couple of twists in the movies, which leave us hanging on to the climax (with a nice cameo from Billy Idol). It's a feel good ending to a feel good movie.
The movie is certainly not original in its concept, however Barrymore and Sandler certainly pair up well and lead the viewer with a smile when they finally become a couple. Adam Sandler shoes a little more diversity to his comic capabilities, this time not playing an absolute moron, but showing that he can act (albeit in a comic way). Drew Barrymore is very believable as the vulnerable Julia. Matthew Glave is also impressive in his role. He certainly plays the "jerk" with ease.
All in all, I would recommend viewing this movie. As far as romantic comedies goes, this is certainly one of the better ones I have seen in recent times. I gave it an 8/10