Blended (2014)
Film · Comedy, Romance
Stream it, ifif you enjoy Adam Sandler's brand of broad, sentimental slapstick and predictable family-orientated comedy.
A broad, formulaic comedy that relies heavily on slapstick and the established chemistry of its leads. It offers predictable comfort and frequent gags for those who enjoy Adam Sandler’s specific brand of lighthearted family-vacation humor.
What it is about
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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What Blended is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film feels like a brightly lit, high-energy holiday brochure punctuated by broad physical gags and musical interludes. The pace is steady but the runtime is generous for the genre, allowing for a mix of loud, exaggerated comedy and moments of soft-focus sentimentality. It relies heavily on the easy, familiar rapport between the two leads to anchor the increasingly absurd situations and colourful supporting characters.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is aimed squarely at viewers who find comfort in the formulaic Adam Sandler template: a beautiful setting, caricature-like side characters, and a central message about family bonding. You should skip it if you have a low tolerance for toilet humour or find travel-based comedies culturally clumsy. The film is undeniably light, yet its reliance on stereotypes and repetitive jokes may wear thin for those seeking a more sophisticated romantic comedy.
The right evening for it
It suits a casual weekend evening when you want something undemanding and cheerful that requires very little emotional heavy lifting. It is best enjoyed with snacks and the understanding that logic is secondary to the next punchline.
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Clip · Blended | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment
How Blended leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Leaves you with a sugary, lightweight sense of warmth and the feeling of having watched a loud, two-hour postcard for a luxury resort.
How Blended ends
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After returning to America, Jim acknowledges his feelings for Lauren and gains the support of his daughters, including Espen, who signals she is ready for the family to move on. Jim visits Lauren’s home to deliver flowers, but he finds her ex-husband Mark there. Mark, who has just disappointed his son Tyler by prioritising work over playing ball, lies to Jim by implying that he and Lauren are reconciling. Jim leaves, but Lauren subsequently rejects Mark’s advances, citing his past affairs and his failure as a father.
The film ends with Lauren and Brendan attending Tyler's baseball game, where Mark is once again absent. Jim and his daughters arrive at the field to support the boy, and their presence inspires Tyler to successfully hit the ball. Jim and Lauren finally confess their feelings for each other and share a kiss. The families celebrate together, with the children already seeing themselves as one unified, blended unit.
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Stills
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Blended soundtrack
Music by Rupert Gregson-Williams
- 1Exciting, Amazing, Romantic · Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo
- 2Look at Me Now · The Elected
- 3Miss Movin' On · Fifth Harmony
- 4Welcome to Africa · Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo
- 5You Suck · Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo
- 6You Go Running · Deep Sea Diver
- 7Finally Blending · Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo
- 8Wamkelekile · Hot Water
- 9Over the Rainbow · Drew Barrymore
- 10It's Nice to Be Alive · Ball Park Music
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is Blended a funny film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny, with a romantic streak. A broad, formulaic comedy that relies heavily on slapstick and the established chemistry of its leads. It offers predictable comfort and frequent gags for those who enjoy Adam Sandler’s specific brand of lighthearted family-vacation humor.
- How long is Blended?
- Blended runs 117 min and was released in 2014.
- Where can I watch Blended in the UK?
- In the UK, Blended is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV, HBO Max.
- Who composed the music for Blended?
- The music for Blended is by Rupert Gregson-Williams. The soundtrack album, Blended (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), has 16 tracks.
- What songs are on the Blended soundtrack?
- Blended (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has 16 tracks, including “Exciting, Amazing, Romantic” by Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo, “Look at Me Now” by The Elected, “Miss Movin' On” by Fifth Harmony, “Welcome to Africa” by Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo and “You Suck” by Terry Crews & Junior Mambazo, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Blended worth watching?
- It depends: if you enjoy Adam Sandler's brand of broad, sentimental slapstick and predictable family-orientated comedy. IMDb users rate it 6.5 out of 10 from 154,097 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 15%, Metacritic 31 and TMDB users 6.9.
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