This is not going to make film history. It's not very original. It's not even that funny - but it does have Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler and it does have a cr*pload of heart and I really did enjoy it, no matter weither it was original or not.
"Hi, I'm Tom!"
This... this surprised me. 'Blended' is exceptionally very good, something I did not expect to be saying in this review.
Any synopsis for this would make you fear the worst, as you'd expect it to be one of those average Adam Sandler films with low quality humour and extremely lazy characters played by a poor cast. However, this film somewhat incredibly manages to make everything work; it even has heart to it.
Sandler, first of all, is actually pretty amusing as Jim. Across the opening few scenes it looks like another cliché, crappy character but as the production goes on we surprisingly get a bit more depth with him. Likewise with the rest, I feel we get enough of an understanding to go alongside the humour.
Drew Barrymore is enjoyable as Lauren, she and Sandler have very good chemistry. The child actors are nicely chosen too, with Bella Thorne (Hilary), Emma Fuhrmann (Espn - yes, really) and Braxton Beckham (Brendan) all earning their stripes - I wasn't cringed out by any of them once, which is impressive. Even the side characters here are fun, Terry Crews and Abdoulaye N'Gom are likeable in their respective roles of Nickens and Mfana.
I did not see this one coming, I was ready to dislike it. Instead, it becomes (at time of reviewing) my second favourite Sandler film; behind 'Click'.
Watch Blended if you need a safe family film, but do not expect to laugh all that often.
"You just scared a zebra stripe into my underwear!"
This era of Sandler is honestly all the same. Predictable jokes, jokes that certain people would say are offensive, and Sandler getting put into bad situations yet is still charming. That being said, it's one of the weaker ones.
I kinda sorta liked this movie and I don't feel mentally and emotionally equipped to handle my feelings about any of this.
A cute movie with a good plot that shows that mixed (dysfunctional) families can be created at random and unexpected times but be beautiful. This is about two single parents who go on a bad first date to then later be reunited in the most unconventional way that leads to unexpected happiness. The casting is very good as well as the plot development, however, some key details are kind of glazed over in the beginning that make it a bit troublesome to follow at some parts. But after all this is a rom-com (more comedy) and it is hilarious all the way through.
Drew is great, Adam Sandler is exactly the same as every other one of these movies. They do have chemistry later on when the movie gets rolling. Which it doesn’t do until the vacation, maybe an hour in to the film. It’s mostly the weird characters and settings around them that make the laughs.
"Look children, the bush pig has lost his parents so it is been cared for by mama and papa lion. Even in nature, there are blended families."
Surprisingly entertaining! Especially after that opening scene with those kids and the babysitter. The setup was even a bit too forced but in the end it worked out.
I always enjoy seeing Drew Barrymore in my screen, Terry Crews brought the energy, loved the African setting, Joel McHale can always be an asshole and I didn't even recognize Bella Thorne in the beginning. Some of the jokes are meh but it is a funny film with heart. Which always helps. Loved the scenes between Adam Sandler and is daughters the best. The ESPN name really cracked me up! And Shaq is always fun to see!
Been a bit loser on Adam Sandler these past years. His movies usually started at a 1 star rating for me before I even had seen a minute of it because I thought it was hip to hate Adam Sandler. But he has his audience. My girlfriend really enjoys his "rom-coms" and I don't mind watching along. The older I get the more I appreciate the Sandman.
I just started watching this. I came here for the chemistry between Sanders and Barrymore. So far, it’s pulling on my heartstrings! I see a lot of comments complaining that this isn’t original. I don’t care because Sanders and Barrymore are so cute together.... okay let me go back to the movie.
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore team up once more for the family comedy Blended. A modern day Brady Bunch knock-off, two single parent families end up sharing an African vacation together and become closer as they get to know each other. Sandler and Barrymore have good chemistry, but it’s a struggle to overcome the poorly written script. And, the jokes are painfully obvious and really lowbrow. Still, the film has its moments; manufacturing the typical clichéd family comedy tropes. A substandard rom-com, Blended is a weak outing for Sandler and Barrymore, but they manage to deliver a few laughs.
THE UGLY: 'BLENDED'
WRITING: 40
ACTING: 25
LOOK: 45
SOUND: 50
FEEL: 60
NOVELTY: 15
ENJOYMENT: 40
RE-WATCHABILITY: 10
INTRIGUE: 50
EXPECTATIONS: 25
THE GOOD:
I’m going to be honest here; some of the physical comedy is funny.
When it’s not busy trying obsessively to be funny, Blended manages to craft a fairly sympathetic story about finding new love, moving on with life and doing what’s best for oneself and one’s children.
THE BAD:
Adam Sandler is Adam Sandler, just like always. He is still unfunny and mostly annoying. That being said, he does have some redeeming qualities in this one.
The dialogue is a mix of clunky exposition, unfunny jokes and general stupidity
Most jokes are overdone throughout the film to the point where they stop being funny.
The directing and editing seems very simplistic and amateurish, which makes this film seem like a TV production.
Terry Crews is annoying. Drew Barrymore ranges from an emotional blank slate to over the top. The children are all over the place. This film is hard to finish just because of the horrible acting.
Blended is excessively long. It keeps spinning the same plot threads repeatedly until there’s no juice left.
THE UGLY:
Seriously, I have never hated anything as much as I hate the Terry Crews-led African choir showing up everywhere.
THE VERDICT:
Another Adam Sandler-led comedy with a few laughs and too much stupidity, but with a surprising heart on a deeper narrative level.
36% = :heavy_minus_sign: = UGLY
A pile of shit would make more sense than this movie. Watch it only if you have absolutely nothing to do.
Sandler’s better movies were with Barrymore, well before this one.
Return of the duet after 15 years is not so successful. But movie has its moments so not cross it out.
Have to echo most of the comments its predictable and with a heart, it did make me laugh albeit in the most childish of ways.
I have to say I am a fan of Adam Sandler but the tosh that he has turned out lately isn't forgiven by this film but its at least enjoyable.
I don't like Adam Sandler, the story line is very predictable and very cliche, also there's some little mistakes(wtf moments) and Terry Crews character was really annoying and moment-breaker, but I enjoyed the movie, I had a great moment watching, there was some really funny moments. This is that kind of silly movie that is good to watch once in a while.
It had it's moments. Certainly not Happy Gilmore.
Adam Sandler one of my favorite actors like always I enjoyed it it was funny
It was awful but I enjoyed it!
It has Adam Sandler, it can't be good.
Very silly, but a happy, happy feel good movie. I really enjoyed it.
Shout by MelBlockedParent2014-12-09T21:06:23Z
Is it mind-blowing? Not at all. Is it memorable? Probably not. But it's that type of feel good movie you have to watch once in a while.