


Blended
Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
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Plot Summary
After a disastrous blind date, Lauren and Jim try to avoid each other, but their kids end up wanting to see each other again. When they are all tricked into believing they are going on a vacation together to Africa, they end up sharing a suite at a luxurious resort. Jim brings his two daughters, and Lauren brings her three sons. They are forced to spend time together, leading to unexpected romantic developments and family bonding.
Critical Reception
Blended received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the humor uninspired and the plot predictable. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, though many still found it to be a weak entry in the Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore filmography.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on Adam Sandler's familiar comedic tropes.
- The chemistry between Sandler and Barrymore is a redeeming factor, but not enough to save the film.
- The family-friendly humor often falls flat, and the plot is overly simplistic.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge the predictable plot and inconsistent humor but often praise the on-screen chemistry between Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, finding it to be a lighthearted, albeit forgettable, family comedy.
Fun Fact
Drew Barrymore was pregnant during the filming of 'Blended,' but her pregnancy was written into the script by having her character, Lauren, gain weight and be constantly eating.
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