I AM still here - just not writing as much now for various reasons. But I'm still reading the odd o...
I AM still here - just not writing as much now for various reasons. But I'm still reading the odd opinion y'know!! :)
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Before I start this review, I would like to conduct a Ciao mini-survey:
Put your hand up if you are still living in the 80s.
And those of you who wish you were, put your hands up too.
Well, if you are sitting in front of your computer with your hands raised then The Wedding Singer is the next film you should see as it is definitely a tribute to the wonderful(?) decade known as the 1980s. [Note: It would also be enjoyed by those of you who were too young to remember exactly how cheesy the 80s really were and only know of it by the BBC2 series "I love the 80s. I myself wasn’t very old but this film still brought back a few memories.]
The film itself stars comedian Adam Sandler as Robbie, a Wedding Singer, and Drew Barrymore plays Julia, a waitress at the local hall where all the wedding receptions are held.
The story is set around Robbie who lives in his brother’s basement, gets paid in meatballs by old ladies for singing lessons and spends his weekends trying to pacify feuding families at wedding receptions. When Julia is taken on as a new, but not very good, waitress, Robbie takes her under his wing and helps her to prepare for her own, upcoming wedding to the nasty Glenn, her "Miami Vice wannabee" fiancee.
It is set in 1985, just when the 80’s were establishing their own styles (Madonna anyone?), clothes (leg warmers - was there really a point to them?) and music (Culture Club - before Boy George became cool).
Billed as a romantic comedy, it is not as soppy as some might think and is really, really funny. It has everything from a Fonzie wannabee to a backing singer who is a Boy George look and sound-a-like. This provides an hilarious scene when he is left alone on stage and performs the one and only song he knows - a depressing "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" by Culture Club. Not the thing to cheer up the guests, it is almost as depressing and funny as Adam Sandler’s rendition of Madonna’s "Holiday" on one of his "off" days.
In my opinion I have found The Wedding Singer to be a sweet, feel good film that personally never fails to cheer me up and it has a kicking 80’s soundtrack. This features the likes of David Bowie’s "China Girl", Billy Idol’s "White Wedding" and the very strange "Pass The Dutchie" by Musical Youth (if my memory serves me correctly).
The Wedding Singer is a typical American feelgood film and is very entertaining and funny. I suppose it is regarded as a bit of a "Chick Flick" but I do not believe that it is as I know of quite a few guys who enjoyed it despite the obvious romantic storyline. Then again, they were probably just laughing at those outrageous hairstyles and clothes and cringing at the thought of wearing them.
The film itself lasts around ninety minutes and was the one that got Adam Sandler’s name known as an actor rather than just another American comedian. It is just a shame that Sandler’s other films (eg The Waterboy) haven’t been as well received as this one as he is actually quite a good actor. Drew Barrymore’s move into comedy has certainly paid off as she certainly shines in this film and suits the part of Julia very well. Also look out for the very good cameo appearance by a very young looking Billy Idol.
Forget the 60’s and 70’s - did people *really* dress like that in the 80’s??
Forget that - I owned some of the clothes in the film - whatever was I thinking!?!
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I was born in 1980 and yes, I admit, I owned leg warmers! No clue why though, cos they certainly didn't keep my legs warm... Great op, great film! Anna
jefferson 24.04.2001 19:38
Great op from start to finish! Keep up the brilliant work :)
kazziebears 21.04.2001 21:35
Yes! loved this film, it was a real blast from the past and you are right Adam Sandlers "Holiday" was a hoot!!! Nice op!! Kazzie!
Don't just think ofThe Wedding Singeras an Adam Sandler comedy--though it most certainly ... more
is that. But also think of it as the tip of the wave of the 1980s nostalgia craze that followed on the heels of the 1970s nostalgia craze. Set in the post-disco, n...
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Don't just think ofThe Wedding Singeras an Adam Sandler comedy--though it most certainly ... more
is that. But also think of it as the tip of the wave of the 1980s nostalgia craze that followed on the heels of the 1970s nostalgia craze. Set in the post-disco, n...
Postage & Packaging: £2.69 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Don't just think ofThe Wedding Singeras an Adam Sandler comedy--though it most certainly ... more
is that. But also think of it as the tip of the wave of the 1980s nostalgia craze. Set in the post-disco, new wave era, the film tells the story of Robbie Hart (Sa...
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Advantages: Great music you can sing along too (if your old enough) Funny script with lots of romance thrown in too. Disadvantages: Well if you didn't like the 80's music, then this may not appeal to you. You might be shocked at the dress sense, lol.
niclemamy 12.10.2001 (12.10.2001)
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