Blended – A Modern Family Love Story

Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore are back again in the new summer movie Blended, directed by Fran Coraci. When I first went to go watch this movie, I still didn’t really understand what the movie was about, even after watching the trailers. So let me fill you in just in case you were in the same boat. Barrymore and Sandler bring the same chemistry they had from 50 First Dates to Blended. Jim Friedman (Adam Sandler), single dad with three daughters, and Lauren Reynolds (Drew Barrymore), single mom with two sons, first meet on a bad blind date, but end up stuck together at an African romantic resort for families. Their relationship starts to grow as they begin to realize that their families complete each other. Lauren becomes the mom that Jim’s daughters needs and vice versa for her sons. You learn that loving families come in all shapes and sizes, just like blended families.

This is another classic Sandler movie. It is hilarious with all-star odd actors and characters, such as Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews, and Wendi McLendon-Covey, not to mention the actors playing the kids themselves. 10-second Tom (Allen Covert) from 50 First Dates even makes a cameo in the movie! There were less sexual jokes than I had initially expected for Adam Sandler movies, which is a plus, especially since this is definitely a family movie. It takes on themes of what it takes to be a good parent, to always be there for your kid, 99% of the time, with 1% for the parent’s needs or how a parent can play a key role in a child’s life. For example, Jim’s daughter Hillary “Lary” Friedman (Bella Thorne), constantly being confused for a boy, wishes to show her girly side when she meets Jake (Zak Henri), the teen heartthrob of the movie. Lauren helps her bring out her more feminine side.

This is a hilarious, lovely family movie. Take your family to go see this movie! You won’t regret it!