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This film is a loose adaptation from the 1969 film Cactus Flower (which was based off a Broadway play by Abe Burrows) follows the love story of Danny Maccabee. Danny had once nearly gotten married in Staten Island in 1988. However, hearing his soon to be wife's comments he flee's to a local bar. Holding onto the golden ring a woman flirts with him. He creates a lie of abuse, and ends up in bed with the hottest girl in the bar. This leads him to a life of one night stands with various women who have been told lies about an non-existant wife. Danny meets Palmer, and without using any lies ends up in a relationship. She discovers his hidden ring, and this forces him to fabricate a lie of a nonexistent wife. He convinces his plastic surgeon assistant Katerine to pose as his fictitious wife. The lie expands to include her children, and all expense's paid Hawaiian vacation. However, the deeper the lie gets the more Danny begins to question his heart. This film was directed by Dennis Dugan who has had experience working with Adam Sandler, and plenty of experience directing comedy films. This film plays off the idea of how a wedding ring can change a perspective on someone. It also plays with the idea of a love that takes time to mature, and comes to fruition with a little outside influence. I have not seen the film Cactus Flower, so I can't how true it is to the original. From what I've read the dramatic aspects were removed to make this film a straight up romantic comedy. Children were also added to create a different experience. Using Hawaii as a backdrop was great, it's starting to be overplayed for these types of films but its still good. The humour is actually intelligent. Adam Sandler has matured from his earlier roles. The story line is kind of predictable though. There are moments when one of the characters goes over the top. There is an unexpected twist that probably didn't need to be added, but it managed to work out in the story.
Adam Sandler plays the leading role of Danny Maccabee. He's great in this film even though its essentially the same character. Sarcastic Jewish guy who is always made fun of. If you like his acting persona then you'll would enjoy this character. It's a shame that's he's most known for this character, because is good at being a character actor. Jennifer Aniston plays Sandler's counterpart in the role of Katerine. She has come a long way since the television show Friends. Sadly, she too has developed a certain persona that has gotten stuck with her career. The best friend who cares about everyone. She has done other great roles when given the chance. However, most audience's enjoy her popular persona and want to see her continue being that type of character. Although, it was nice to watch her hold her own against a model. Brooklyn Decker plays the young role of Palmer. She is often over the top with her acting as a girl whose too young for Danny. She also has a moment where she gets show off her famous bikini body. Bailee Madison, Maggie, and Griffin Gluck, Michael, are the two children in this film. They very humorous to watch. Their roles really aren't explored far enough other than as Katerine's children. Nick Swardson, Eddie, is definitely an over the top character. Sometimes he can be a bit too much, but that's what his role was intended to be.
I give this film a 9 out of 10 stars! It's a great romantic comedy film with intelligent humour. It is believable in its predictable story line. Some of the characters are too over the top, but it is nice to see Adam Sandler maturing. However, neither Sandler nor Aniston bring anything new to their acting persona's, and some of the characters are too over the top.
Answer to last blog: Director Salim Akil directed the films Soul Food, and Jumping The Broom.
Que: Who was the original actor in the 1969 film Cactus Flower?
Walter Matthau
Robert Redford
Dennis Hopper
Jerry Lewis
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