Blended—not a typical Adam Sandler film—works at the fresh concept level with
its storyline and using some film time to stage itself in Africa. The movie can
be a bit obnoxious, raunchy, and off the wall at times but this happens at the ‘cagey’
level and leaves the audience with another performance from Adam Sandler and
Drew Barrymore that is worth watching as it delves into adult reactions to
blending a new family from two, dissolved families with children. It leaves its
audience with a satisfied feeling like the feeling left at the conclusion of
the 2004 movie, 50 First Dates that also starred Barrymore and Sandler.
Watch for Terry Crews who pops randomly into scenes throughout the movie to
perform song and dance routines.
Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images
Storyline
Two single parents meet on a blind date that goes
badly and then find themselves in a series of random meetings that force a
reconsideration of their first date.
Additional
Thanks
Thank
you to Director Frank Coraci for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Adam
Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Mike Karz for making the film possible. Cast
includes Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews, and Wendi
McLendon-Covey.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Maybe. The movie runs on an unusual mix of single
parents who go on an African vacation and learn how to blend into a state of
compatibility. Watch for the addition of Shaquille O’Neal into the movie’s
storyline.
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