The Wedding Singer
was Adam Sandler’s first as a romantic lead in a major production and set the
tone for several similar roles to follow, while female lead Drew Barrymore
re-established herself as a box-office drawcard after a dip in popularity.
Wedding singer Robbie (Adam Sandler) is left at the altar by
his fiancé. He is consoled by a pretty waitress (Drew Barrymore) and soon
discovers he has fallen in love with her. Alas, she is engaged to a successful
businessman. On a flight to Las Vegas, Robbie gets an unexpected opportunity to
test her feelings for him.
The Wedding Singer,
which was directed by Frank Coraci in 1998 can be seen on M-Net Movies Showcase
DStv Channel 107 on July 11 at 20h00. Rating:PG13VL Keep an eye out for rock
legend Billy Idol.
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