Movie Review - "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" 07/20/07

My mister suggested this one, because of this scene here: Don't Drop the Soap.

This is the movie review for "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" which came out July 20, 2007. Watched this online streaming.




Trailer:

Cast:
Adam Sandler  ("The Cobbler" (2014) Max Simkin, "The Wedding Singer" (1996) Robbie Hart) -        Chuck Levine
Kevin James ("Hitch" (2005) Albert, "The King of Queens" (TV Series, 1998-2007) Doug Heffernan) -     Larry Valentine
Jessica Biel ("Hitchcock" (2012) Vera Miles, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (2003) Erin) - Alex McDonough
Dan Aykroyd ("Ghostbusters" (1984) Dr. Raymond Stantz, "The Blues Brothers" (1980) Elwood Blues) -      Captain Tucker
Ving Rhames ("Mission Impossible" (1996) Luther Stickell, "Pulp Fiction" (1994) Marsellus Wallace) -        Fred G. Duncan
Steve Buscemi ("Fargo" (1996) Carl Showalter, "Armageddon" (1998) Rockhound)   -         Clint Fitzer





Plot:
Larry and Chuck are pals on the fire fighting squad in New York. Larry lost his wife previously (died) and is having to deal with the fact that he is the only one that can take care of his kids. He needs to find a way to support his kids, even if he dies. Considering risk is a major factor for fire fighters, he has to figure it out fast.
Chuck is one of his best friends on the squad. [And a flaming STRAIGHT man loving his promiscuity.] The two of them always look out for each other, no matter the task. Chuck has saved Larry's life thousands of times. Who better to watch over the kids if something happens to Larry? Except...
Except the only way to do that (legally and quickly) is for Larry to get married. Hey Chuck!

They have to deal with the fact that they are fake married, dealing with the lawyer Alex McDonough [played by Jessica Biel], Clint Fitzer from Financial Services trying to prove their marriage is fake, and all the guys in the squad becoming scared of them.






I'm not going to go into more details about this movie aside the fact that I find it interesting how Chuck and Larry stood up for the homosexuals of New York {whether they were homo or were hetero} and how Chuck had a hard time being straight around their lawyer Alex [even after she stripped in front of him and had him feel her chest to prove that she had no silicon in her breasts].






Criteria:
0/5 – No value whatsoever. Absolute waste of time.
1/5 – Barely worth any time.
2/5 – Pathetic but has a bit of something to hold the attention a little.
3/5 – Somewhat kept the attention but could definitely have used more.
4/5 – Good, but not awe-strikingly amazing. Could have maybe used a bit more to the movie.
5/5 – Go see it! Wonderful movie all around – characters, music, theme, storyline, etc.



3.5/5 - Not the best movie out there but very interesting to see the side of the gay life that they have to deal with in society. The shower scene with the fire fighters was probably one of the best scenes ever in this movie and at least in the end, the NY fire fighters were supported by the gay community. If you want to check this out, I won't stop you. It isn't a complete waste of time, in my opinion, and there are enjoyable parts so go for it! It isn't for everyone, though. NOT recommended for young children, in my opinion.

As for Adam Sandler, he did a good job in this movie but it was not one of his best movies. Please, Mr. Sandler, go back to movies like "The Wedding Singer" (1998) and "Click" (2006)!