The Wedding Singer by Frank Coraci

Coraci, Frank. The Wedding Singer. New Line Cinema, 1998. PG 13. DVD. 95 min. ASIN 0780622588

Plot

Robbie is a happy go-lucky wedding singer who is engaged to Linda, his high school sweetheart. While working at a wedding gig Robbie meets Julia, a waitress who is also engaged. It is Robbie's day wedding day but Linda is nowhere in sight, she left him at the altar, everything is downhill after that. Robbie was one of the best wedding singers in town but it is now considered terrible. Julia is about to get married and remembers that Robbie promised her that he would sing at her wedding. This prompts Robbie to becoming good friends with Holly and helping her in planning the wedding, since her fiancee Glenn does not want to. Robbie ends up falling in love with Julia but does not how to tell her before its too late.

Critical Evaluation

One of Adam Sandlers best comedic films with a great a soundtrack as well. The Wedding Singer captures the fashion and music of the 80s with great style. The characters are timeless and unforgettable, especially "George" who is part of his band that only sings Culture Club's "Do you really want to hurt me?" at weddings. There is one scene that shows him playing the song over and over again since Robbie takes longer to return. This romantic comedy is a movie that will be enjoyed by all ages.

Reader's Annotation

The 80s were not too good to Robbie: his girl leaves him at the altar, he lives in his sisters basement, and the worst part is that he is in love with Julia...who is engaged!

Information about the Author

Coraci is an American film director best known for his work with Adam Sandler. Worked on Around the World in 80 Days, with a $100 million dollar budget, became one of the years major box office failures.

Genre

Romantic Comedy

Curriculum Ties

Music

Booktalking Ideas

1) Introduce other popular movies that Adam Sandler has done

2) Talk about the fashion and music of the 80s.

Reading Level/Interest Age

13+

Why included in selection?

I thought this was one of the funnies movies I have even seen when I was 12.