| | | He's gonna party like it's 1985.
Features: DVD, French, Spanish, Widescreen, Trivia
You are cordially invited to fall in love with one of the funniest romantic comedies of the year! It's 1985 and Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) is the ultimate master of ceremonies...until he is left at the altar at his own wedding. Devastated, he becomes a newlywed's worst nightmare-an entertainer who can do nothing but destroy other people's weddings. It's not until he meets a warm-hearted waitress named Julia (Drew Barrymore) that he starts to pick up the pieces of his heart. The only problem is Julia's about to have a wedding of her own and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a lifetime, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. From big hair to Billy Idol (as himself), The Wedding Singer features a hilarious cast and a platinum soundtrack including 80's hits from Culture Club, David Bowie and The Police.
"A sparkling romantic comedy!" Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"Sandler has never been more appealing, or Barrymore more adorable." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
New Jersey wedding chanteur Robbie Hart loses all hope after being abandoned at the altar by his fiancee Linda. Enter Julia, an effervescent ray of light in the shape of a catering-service waitress, who enlists Robbie's help in planning her own wedding--to a sleazy, DeLorean-driving junk bond salesman who tomcats around and treats women like unfeeling slabs of meat. Can our hero win Julia over before she elopes to Las Vegas? Will Billy Idol save the day? And, most importantly, will the fluffy romantic storyline be completely overpowered by the weighty mid-1980s cultural references? THE WEDDING SINGER is cheesy fun for the nostalgically inclined. Steve Buscemi tries to steal the film in an uncredited role as a drunk best man, but that honor actually goes to Alexis Arquette, as "George."
| Features | Karaoke Versions of Five Songs from the Soundtrack: "Hold Me Now," "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," "Rappers Delight," "White Wedding" | | 80's Music Trivia Game | | Featurettes | | English Subtitles | | French Subtitles | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | French Dolby Surround | | Audio Commentary | | Widescreen Version | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: New Line |
| Release Date: 11/13/2007 |
| Running Time: 93 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1998 | | Catalog ID: 4660 | | UPC: 00794043466021 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
MTV Award (1998) |  | Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Winner, Best Kiss | | | Adam Sandler, Nominee, Best Comedic Performance | | | Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Nominee, Best On-Screen Duo | |
American Comedy Awards (1999) | | | Adam Sandler, Nominee, Funniest Actor In A Motion Picture (Leading Role) | | | Drew Barrymore, Nominee, Funniest Actress In A Motion Picture (Leading Role) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...[A] charming romantic comedy..." 07/01/1998 p.56-7Rolling Stone
"...A sweetheart of a comic romance..." 03/05/1998 p.73-4 USA Today
"...A snappy opening....Funny guest appearances..." 04/24/1998 p.6E New York Times
"...[Mona May] turns the wardrobe into a movie of its own. The soundtrack of mid-80's music has similar verve..." 02/13/1998 p.E18 Premiere
3 stars out of 4 -- "Sandler is actually endearing and funny, his chemistry with Barrymore bubbles..." 06/01/2006 p.101 |
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