Film Summary"I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James. The film follows the story of 2 New York City firemens who pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner advantages.
Main Characters and PlotChuck Levine (Adam Sandler) and Larry Valentine (Kevin James) are best friends and seasoned firemens. Larry, a widower, is stressed over his children's future if anything were to occur to him at work. After learning that he can not name his children as beneficiaries on his life insurance policy, Larry hatches a strategy to marry Chuck in a civil union to bypass his policy's legal issues.
Hesitantly agreeing to help his friend, Chuck and Larry go through with the plan, declaring to be a gay couple. To make their story more believable, Larry moves in with Chuck, and Chuck poses as the stereotypical flamboyant partner.
IssuesTheir ploy works initially, but things get complicated when the city sends out a scams investigator (Steve Buscemi) to confirm their relationship. Also, at the same time, a beautiful lawyer called Alex McDonough (Jessica Biel) is appointed to their case, causing additional issues as Chuck falls in love with her.
Trials and ResolutionWhile the couple needs to tolerate a great deal of homophobia and hatred from their closed-minded neighborhood, they also experience support and uniformity from some not likely quarters. A hearing happens to figure out the authenticity of their marital relationship. Throughout the hearing, Chuck decides to admit their deceptiveness to keep Larry out of jail, even though he fears it would imply completion of his profession. Nevertheless, in a twist, their neighborhood rallies around them, with their fellow firefighters speaking up in their defense.
In the end, Larry handles to discover a legal loophole that keeps them both out of jail and still ensures his kids get the advantages. Larry also gets back together with his high school sweetheart, and Chuck finally handles to win Alex's love after revealing his real sensations.
Conclusion"I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" is a film which uses funny and unconventional scenarios to deal with pushing social styles like inclusivity and approval. In spite of instances of stereotypes and slapstick humor, the film tries to provide a message to accept people for who they are, regardless of their sexual orientation. By the end of the film, Chuck and Larry are no longer simply partners at the fire station, however partners in a fight for equality and justice.
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