2) I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007)
In a bid to increase his life insurance policy, a NY City firefighter called Larry coerces a male colleague to enter a civil union with him. The two eventually marry to keep the ruse up, but trouble arises as the straight pair are soon investigated by NY City officials and learn to deal with homophobia along the way.
In theory, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry could have been a progressive comedy that laughs at the ignorance of close-minded people and although the film does have a few of these moments, the overall tone is more offensive than celebratory. Did we mention Rob Schneider adds insult to injury by donning Yellowface for his character?
The Wall St. Journal called the movie “an insult to gays, straights, men, women, children, African-Americans, Asians, pastors, mailmen, insurance adjusters, firemen, doctors — and fans of show music.” So that leaves… pretty much no one. Oh, except for animals I guess. Animals are safe.