Finding "The One"

Rating: 7/10 (10 January 1999)

As an engaged woman, I appreciated this movie's focus on finding "the One." Drew Barrymore's character and her first fiance had DECIDED to get married, simply because her fiance didn't want to end the relationship, and he proved to be a disgusting philanderer who cared little for his future wife. As Adam Sandler and Barrymore begin to fall for each other, the viewer is reminded that "the One" is not necessarily the most logical CHOICE; he/she is chosen by the HEART and not the MIND. One cannot base love on future income, future profession, future location. True love can come only from the heart. I found myself identifying with Barrymore's surprise and joy as she began to fall in love with the man with whom she was meant to spend the rest of her life. I, too, felt the same surprise and joy when my fiance asked me to marry him, because I have found that love has little to do with logic. I think many young brides will identify with Barrymore's character.