The Week Of is a comedy film directed by Robert Smigel. The plot follows Kenny (Adam Sandler), the father of the bride as he tries to make sure everything goes right on his daughter big day, whilst not being out done by the groom’s father Kirby (Chris Rock).
So when I put this film on I was expecting a standard Adam Sandler comedy film, nothing too surprising, a few cheap laughs. However, this film was far more than that. I would say though there are a few badly timed gags and bits this film almost plays like a drama, and I enjoyed that.
Sandler’s character is much more toned down, his usual stick is not here, and he is playing his role in far more of a reserved way. I enjoyed his performance and it reminded me that Sandler can be a good dramatic actor when he wants to be. However, there is one out of place, needless, scene of Sandler dressed as an old lady singing for no reason at all; that stops my praise for his performance from being full on.
When the film did use humour it was sparingly and done with intent, a lot of the jokes felt well throughout and actually made me laugh rather than just seemingly like the writers trying to guess how many dick jokes they can fit into an hour and a half.
Overall, very much a surprise. Both Chris Rock and Adam Sandler act, and do it well.
Pros.
Not Sandler’s usual stick
The comedy is used sparingly
The drama is good and the main focus
Sandler and Rock play it straight for the most part
Cons.
Why did he have to dress as an old lady?
4/5
Reviewed by Luke
Another Millennial Reviewer 