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The film, which mines the ancient humor vein of macho-guys-as-homosexuals, moves into modern territory with the controversy over gay marriage, or domestic partnership, and its implications. Ultra-manly Chuck agrees to pretend to be in such a union, so fellow fireman/ widower Larry Valentine (Kevin James) can receive survivor benefits for his two kids. This is particularly difficult for Chuck because he's a hetero-sex addict, Mr. February on the Firemen's calendar, and a chick magnet extraordinaire, with a half dozen panting playmates in his bedroom at any one time. Remember Chuck is played by the same Adam Sandler who was Canteen Boy to Alec Baldwin's pedophile camp counselor on TV's Saturday Night Live (Those were the days). "Chuck and Larry" is funny at almost everyone's expense, especially Asians, as mocked by a bucktoothed, thick glasses-wearing Oriental chapel owner (Rob Schneider). Yet, it still hopes not to ultimately offend anyone. There are gay jokes galore, but ample apologies pile up at the finale when the insurance inspector (Steve Buscemi) calls the couple into court to prove their partnership. However, whenever Chuck has to plant a kiss on the lips of his supposed loved one, it doesn't happen…no matter what's at stake: firefighter do-or-die friendship, children's health benefits, or jail sentences.
"Chuck and Larry" has its share of unenlightened laughs, but don't expect any ground-breaking gender-bending revelations or, heaven-forbid, a gay kiss from Canteen Boy.
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