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When two testosterone-fueled firemen attempt to register as domestic partners in order to bypass the bureaucratic red tape preventing one of them from naming his own two children as his life-insurance... read more read more... beneficiaries, their low-key ruse turns into headline news in this quirky matrimonial comedy starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James. Chuck Levine (Sandler) and Larry Valentine (James) are two New York City firefighters whose longtime friendship has endured many a five-alarm fire. All that widower Larry wants is to ensure that his two children will be taken care of if anything should happen to him on the job, and all that single blaze-battler Chuck wants is to carry on with his carefree life of noncommitment. Having once rescued Larry from certain death in a particularly fearsome inferno, beholden Chuck feels forever indebted to his brave friend and has vowed to repay the favor when the time is right. When Larry discovers that the only means of circumventing the civic red tape that could throw his children's futures into jeopardy is to take Chuck as his lawfully wedded husband, his obligated pal reluctantly agrees to step up to the alter with the understanding that the arrangement will be a well-kept secret between themselves and the justice of the peace. A potentially fatal flaw in their presumably foolproof plan is soon revealed, however, when an overzealous bureaucrat decides to question Chuck and Larry's partnership. Subsequently forced to embark on a mandatory honeymoon and pose as starry-eyed newlyweds, Chuck and Larry quickly discover just how important it can be to stick by a friend in his or her time of need. Jessica Biel, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, and Dan Aykroyd co-star in a comedy from The Benchwarmers director Dennis Dugan. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: David Dobkin, Dennis Dugan

Release Date: July 20, 2007

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DVD Release Date: November 6, 2007

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  • February 8, 2012
    Not as funny as I thought it could be, I love Kevin James ('The King of Queens' rocks) but this just isn't up there. Really wanted to love it but just found myself struggling to smile, as for Adam Sandler..his character is just the same as every other comedy character he plays, g... read moreetting rather dull now methinks.

    The story is kinda cool, two men pretending to be gay is always a show stopper haha and there are some good moments like Sandler slapping James' face and James pretending to love it, but nothing special. Just the usual, predictable lines and ending really, stick with 'King of Queens' and some of Sandlers earlier films where his everyman portrayal is at its original best.
  • January 2, 2012
    Audiences love when a fat fireman marries a skinny fireman due to money problems. Now who thought that was a good idea?
  • January 1, 2012
    I Know Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is one of the worst comedies I have seen in quite some. Starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James, this film is a missed opportunity to do something good. However the film has limitations, including a very bad script. Adam Sandler is no longer fun... read moreny, and Kevin James is a very poor actor and comedian. I've never laughed at his stuff, and I find painful to watch. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is a poor comedy that suffers from a bad script, bad comic gags, although some parts made me smile, it wasn't enough to save this film from being a horrible waste of time. This might have been a good flick if it wasn't for the people involved, but the thing is almost anything produced by Happy Madison Productions will suck. In this case the few actually comic bits are decent, but miss the mark altogether because the jokes don't hold up well after a few viewings. So in the end, this film awfully bad, and not worth your time. Watching paint dry is more amusing than watching this film. This is a poor film that has nothing to offer. The film is horrible, and it really has strained comedic elements to make this an annoying, insulting comedy. I hated the film, and overall it was a pointless waste of time. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry is an uninspired comedy that isn't worth seeing. Avoid it if you have a chance.
  • September 21, 2011
    Hilarious comedy about two bestfriends who get married to benefit from the work pension fund after one recently was widowed. It's funny from start to finish. Great cameos from lots of well known actors. Highly recommended.
  • June 24, 2011
    Adam Sandler is back at his best, although the ending was predictable you couldn't help but laugh at the hilarious amount of scenes this film has. A must see!
  • April 19, 2011
    This was kinda bad. It was pretty dumb but had funny parts. Adam Sandler are Kevin James are just funny at any time. The rest of the movie just kinda sucked.
  • March 30, 2011
    This movie tries to convey a message of tolerance and acceptance, following Adam Sandler's character's conversion from homophobic to defender. It gets a little too outrageous and gratuitous from time to time, but that's what I've come to expect from Happy Madison productions. Th... read moreere's obvious chemistry between Sandler and Kevin James, maybe the best actor here although Ving Rhames practically steals the whole thing. Rob Schneider is especially stereotypical as the Asian minister, and Richard Chamberlein and Dan Akroyd appear but are wasted. As for Jessica Biel, she's acceptable in her role. It may be juvenile and sexist, but if you're a guy, her underwear scene alone makes the movie worth your time. I'm sure that's just what Sandler was going for.

    The whole premise and legal argument is ridiculous and stupid. This movie tries to offend everyone with stereotypes yet manages to actually be funny. Take or leave the message, this isn't Shakespeare, its an Adam Sandler movie for crying out loud.
  • March 10, 2011
    I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry manages to be homophobic, sexist, racist, xenophobic and insulting towards Firemen, homeless people, Postmen....the list goes on. Quite impressive really when you think about it, this film was in cinemas around the world! Who exactly was the targ... read moreet audience? To be perfectly honest though, I don't think anyone got too upset about it because in the end, it is infantile, stupid and not very funny. Intelligent people of all shapes and sizes are better than this and won't let it bother them too much but I still find it sad that films like this are still being made. What I dislike most of all though (and I dislike a lot about this film) is that the filmmakers believe that just because they state 'Hey, being gay is actually OK!' at the end of the film, it makes it all OK, like a get out of jail free card! That doesn't cut it for me I'm afraid, if all you do is constantly insult for 2 long hours, saying 'Only joking' afterwards does not make it acceptable. Also, why is it that Homosexuality and homosexual story lines in Hollywood always have to mention AIDS, like homosexuality and AIDS go hand in hand. It's is just unacceptable. This type of film should have been thrown out long ago, along with Homophobia, sexism, racism, xenophobia etc. Heads should hang in shame.
  • July 23, 2010
    a couple funny parts, it was okay but not great. C
  • May 1, 2010
    its an entertainng enough movie, thats funny in places, but i found the sotry and whole idea of the movie just silly and boring in places!
    its not the best movie in the world but i guess its not the worst movie in the world either!!
    watch it if you like adam sandler other wise ... read moredont bother!!

Critic Reviews


David Ansen
July 24, 2007
David Ansen, Newsweek

There is something to be said for a movie that may end up preaching, for a change, to the unconverted. If only the laughs were bigger, smarter and more frequent than they are.

Richard Roeper
July 23, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

The premise is older than the pilot for Three's Company, and just as unfunny.

Joanne Kaufman
July 20, 2007
Joanne Kaufman, Wall Street Journal

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry manages to insult gays, straights, men, women, children, African-Americans, Asians, pastors, mailmen, insurance adjusters, firemen, doctors -- and fans of show musi... Full Review

Claudia Puig
July 20, 2007
Claudia Puig, USA Today

With a tacked-on PC message and leaden attempts at humor, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is a movie that gives marriage, homosexuality, friendship, firefighters, children and nearly everything el... Full Review

Geoff Pevere
July 20, 2007
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Chuck and Larry remains something close to remarkable: an Adam Sandler movie that manages to be crude and caring in equal measure. In the multiplex, this is called progress. Full Review

Kyle Smith
July 20, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post

If there were a Straight Lack-of-Pride Parade, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry could be the grand marshal. The movie isn't insulting to homosexuals but to comedy. Full Review

Jack Mathews
July 20, 2007
Jack Mathews, New York Daily News

Does anybody laugh at this stuff anymore? Full Review

Amy Biancolli
July 20, 2007
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

In the credits, the filmmakers acknowledge Brooklyn firefighters who died on 9/11. It's an honorable gesture, but what of the previous two hours? What of the scenes portraying firemen as cigar-chompin... Full Review

John Monaghan
July 20, 2007
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

The sad thing is that this could have been really good. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
July 20, 2007
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

In the spirit of uncivil unions, I now denounce you, Chuck & Larry. Full Review

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