Sadler-Barrymore Works

Rating: 8/10 (1 October 2007)

This film really centers on Adam Sadler's character. In saying that, this is a bit young a Sadler than now, but in this movie, Sadler proves early one that he can do comedy, drama, & pathos. Drew Barrymore, while not having anywhere near as much script, doesn't show all the range but is pleasant enough as the femme fatal in the end.
It is interesting the wedding cancellation of the "other woman" who leaves him at the altar so to speak. I think the overall film would be stronger if her character were developed more fully. There could have been some funnier sequences if she were developed enough that her character & Barrymores have more of a contest for Adams character. Along with that, you can't really see why he was going to marry her to start with. There is no energy between her character & Adam's.
Adam Sadler is brilliant as the wedding singer. I am not sure anyone else could have played this role as well. The humor is light & the chemistry between him & Drew Barrymores character is electric. This to me is his best performing film that I have seen.