Film Review – Love, Weddings & Other Disasters

Director Dennis Dugan befriended Adam Sandler nearly 25 years ago (where they collaborated on 1996’s “Happy Gilmore”), and he’s largely been a Happy Madison employee even since. Over the last decade, Dugan has helmed “Grown Ups” and its sequel, “Just Go With It,” and “Jack and Jill,” adding few more excruciating efforts to his stacked resume of comedy wipeouts (including “Problem Child,” “Beverly Hills Ninja,” and “Saving Silverman”). Suddenly ready to take a break from his meal ticket, Dugan tries to mature with “Love, Weddings & Other Disasters,” which is his version of an adult romantic comedy. Also taking on screenwriting duties, Dugan flails while trying to find some level of heart in a braindead endeavor, displaying uncomfortable levels of confusion when exploring one-dimensional characters and their self-destructive ways with friendship and partnership. While dealing with matters of tenderness, there’s not a single human being to be found in the feature. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com