Adam Sandler is pitch-perfect in his role here as hopelessly romantic cabaret wedding singer Robbie Hart, who falls in love with waitress Julia (Drew Barrymore) at a nuptial function circa 1985 only to discover that she’s engaged to someone else.
Robbie tries to wean Julia away from her skirt-chasing fiance, Glenn (Matthew Glave) and Julia tries to keep her pal Holly (Christine Taylor) out of Robbie’s pants.
The chemistry between the two stars works like a charm and director Frank Coraci has enormous fun with the music, fashions and fads of the mid-1980s setting. Nightmares in 80s hair and fashion are all manifested in Robbie’s friend Sammy (Allen Covert).
This good-natured, entertaining romp has a knowing sense of the ridiculous and it’s topped off by a great pop soundtrack.
Robbie Hart
Adam Sandler
Julia
Drew Barrymore
Holly
Christine Taylor
Sammy
Allen Covert
Glenn
Matthew Glave
Rosie
Ellen Albertini Dow
Linda
Angela Featherstone
George
Alexis Arquette
Dave Veltri
Steve Buscemi
Billy Idol
Himself
Director
Frank Coraci
