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Can a Drew Barrymore Rom Com Succeed Without Adam Sandler? I Think So

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (13)

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Here is the super cute, super adorable trailer for Going the Distance, a long-distance romantic comedy starring on-again, off-again real-life couple Justin Long and Drew Barrymore. If it succeeds, and the trailer suggests that it may be one of the better studio romantic comedy offerings in recent memory, it may do so on the strength of the supporting cast, which includes Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, and Christina Applegate.

It really is super cute and super adorable, too. Probably a little too much so for some of you. But I’m optimistic, which is something I haven’t been about a studio romantic comedy in a very long time. It helps, too, that director Nanette Burnstein comes from an indie background, as is probably apparent by the lack of pratfalls in the trailer.

Indeed, I think you might be able to love a Drew Barrymore rom-com without feeling guilty about it this time.


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Comments

I gotta be honest. I busted out laughing at Gaffigan's part.

Posted by: Vanessa at May 21, 2010 8:12 AM

They should hand this nicely optimistic snippet out with descriptions of the movie, because it looks DUMB. Oh, long distance is hard! Can we make it!? I don't know I'm gonna cry when you're not here *sad face*!

Although the table sex gag wasn't bad, nice to see Gaffigan.

Posted by: D-Day at May 21, 2010 8:12 AM

Can I just say? Drew looks adorable. I don't think I noticed that before.

Posted by: , at May 21, 2010 9:01 AM

1) I love Drew Barrymore
2) I love Drew Barrymore + Justin Long
3) I love Christina Applegate
4) I love Christina Applegate + Drew Barrymore
5) I love Jim Gaffigan
6) I love Charlie Day
7) I love stupid romantic comedies with good actors

ergo, 8) I will probably love this movie

Posted by: Anna von Beaversmack at May 21, 2010 9:14 AM

I hope they make it work.

Cause damn, as someone in a long-distance relationship, we get the short end of the stick in pop culture.

How I met your mother, anyone?

Posted by: linny at May 21, 2010 9:20 AM

That movie looks charming x12.

However, it must be said that no-one should ever date Drew Barrymore. She starts fires.

Posted by: superasente at May 21, 2010 9:29 AM

I actually laughed, laughed I tell you. This RomCom didn't make me gag, and that is enough to get me there. That and I like this whole cast.

Posted by: Nimue at May 21, 2010 10:22 AM

It's okay, AvB - I'm with you. It looks lovely.

Posted by: Katie (KP) at May 21, 2010 12:20 PM

Jim Gaffigan rocks.
Charlie's a comedy god.
So, I guess I'm in.

Posted by: Kyle at May 21, 2010 1:07 PM

AvB, my thoughts exactly. I love Drew Barrymore (along with all the other things listed) more than I should.

Posted by: MM at May 21, 2010 2:06 PM

it does look cute, im a total sucker for DB movies

Posted by: roodle at May 21, 2010 2:13 PM

I love me some Charlie Day and that looks pretty cute. Also can we talk about how criminally underused the name "Erin" is in movies? It's really one of the best names ever (note: I may or may not be prejudiced on this subject) and the only other movie character I can think of named Erin was Jessica Biel's character in that horrendous Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. It's criminal!

Posted by: Even Stevens at May 22, 2010 1:12 AM

I hope it's good. I haven't seen a good romcom in way too long. Probably because nobody's made a good romcom in so long.

Also, every time I see "romcom" I want to follow it with "om nom nom."

Finally: I need to eat lunch.

Posted by: Jelinas at May 22, 2010 4:44 PM