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.
Acting
Barrymore's warmth almost sells this nonsense. Almost.
Production
Actual South Africa locations — budget went somewhere!
Score
Terry Crews singing African jingles you'll hate-love.
Director
Frank Coraci
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is Sandler and Barrymore's third romantic pairing after The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates — their real friendship apparently demanded it.
The African resort setting drew criticism for 'white savior' tourism framing, with locals mostly appearing as cheerful background accessories to the white family drama.
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