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50 First Dates (2004)

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Reviews Counted:169

Fresh:75

Rotten:94

Average Rating:5.4/10

Consensus: Gross-out humor overwhelms the easy chemistry between Sandler and Barrymore.

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Scatological and sentimental, satirical and sincere, 50 FIRST DATES pairs Adam Sandler with Drew Barrymore in this romantic comedy about the power of love and short-term memory loss in Hawaii.... Scatological and sentimental, satirical and sincere, 50 FIRST DATES pairs Adam Sandler with Drew Barrymore in this romantic comedy about the power of love and short-term memory loss in Hawaii. Henry Roth (Sandler), the local marina veterinarian, only dates tourists because he's afraid of commitment--that is, until he meets Lucy (Barrymore). Unfortunately, Lucy lost her short-term memory months ago in a car accident, and for her, each day is October the 13th. She follows the same routine every day--breakfast at the same restaurant, pineapple-picking with her dad, and eventually bed time, where sleep wipes away her short-term memory. Henry, however, refuses to be forgotten, and as his puppy love matures, he embarks on a quest to restore her memory, or at least be a part of her everyday routine. But vying for Lucy's attention isn't always easy. Sandler explores various neophytic approaches before making a video for Lucy to watch every morning, reminding her of who she is and what she's doing. The film includes a trademark Sandler ballad as Henry serenades Lucy with his ukulele and a series of familiar salacious puns. Rob Schneider plays Henry's best friend, a goofy native stoner whose physical hijinks earn numerous laughs, and a cameo by Dan Akroyd as Lucy's doctor rounds out the cast. [More]

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin

Starring: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd, Amy Hill, Missi Pyle, Blake Clark, Luisa Strus

Director: Peter Segal

Director: Peter Segal
Screenwriter: George Wing
Producer: Jack Giarruputo, Steve Golin, Nancy Juvonen, Daniel Lupi, Adam Sandler, Larry Kennan
Composer: Teddy Castellucci
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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Gossamer thin, but lots of fun nevertheless.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
04/01/06
Simon Braund
Simon Braund
Empire Magazine
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Reuniting with the leading lady from his best film (The Wedding Singer), Adam Sandler finds a way to blend his infantile vulgarity with a charming, beguiling love story.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
02/13/04
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Within the witlessness and crudeness is a touching (or mawkish, depending on your perspective) romantic comedy trying to get out.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/29/08
Daniel Etherington
Daniel Etherington
Channel 4 Film
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Quite what age group this soft-centered entertainment is aimed at is hard to divine.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
01/26/06
Wally Hammond
Wally Hammond
Time Out
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The spark between the stars and a surprisingly thoughtful screenplay ensures that, despite the odd gross-out misstep, this is a sweet, warm and funny romantic comedy.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
04/06/04
Nev Pierce
Nev Pierce
BBC
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For every joke that misfires, there's either a decent joke or a genuinely romantic or heartwarming moment.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
04/17/04
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

Refreshingly original, perfectly paced, and wonderfully sweet.

Full Review Source: FilmFocus | comment Comment
07/20/04
Joe Utichi
Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

Adam Sandler’s farewell to movies.

Full Review Source: FilmsInReview.com | comment Comment
02/11/04
Victoria Alexander
Victoria Alexander
FilmsInReview.com

Sandler's shtick is the main thing dragging down this otherwise pleasant romantic comedy, but he's come a long way since the crude, juvenile Billy Madison.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
02/13/04
Ethan Alter
Ethan Alter
TV Guide's Movie Guide

When not obsessed with hitting the giggly teenage boy demographic, 50 First Dates concentrates on a situation that requires Sandler to act grown up and responsible.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
02/13/04
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
San Francisco Examiner

A sweet romantic, entertaining, unique, romantic picture. Good for a sincere first date, long term partners, or solo if you're on the outs and need a good cry.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
02/11/04
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

The writing and direction is nowhere near smart enough to get this thing off the ground.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
02/12/04
William Arnold
William Arnold
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

'Proporciona un buen rato de diversión para toda la familia. Y decir esto de una película de Sandler es algo para tomar en cuenta.'

Full Review Source: Moviola | comment Comment
07/20/04
Jorge Avila Andrade
Jorge Avila Andrade
Moviola

Despite its absurdist premise, and the danger of falling into Groundhog Day repetitiveness, 50 First Dates is convincing and works remarkably well.

Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
02/12/04
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

like a Valentine’s Day present from Adam Sandler – if he hated us, each and every one

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
02/11/04
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
Filmcritic.com

Sandler was married last summer, and the project seems to represent the star's ecstatic response to the possibility of lifelong true love...

Full Review Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) | comment Comment
02/16/04
John Beifuss
John Beifuss
Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

When Rob Schneider is the best thing about your movie, you know you have a problem.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Weekly | comment Comment
02/12/04
Josh Bell
Josh Bell
Las Vegas Weekly

If you think PG-13 is still a safe haven for children these days, Sandler (whose appeal and box office muscle continue to baffle) and his ilk have hoodwinked you again.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
02/27/04
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

50 First Dates is more of a romantic comedy than an Adam Sandler comedy.

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02/12/04
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

A terrible movie by all reasonable standards -- yet it leaves a sweet taste.

Full Review Source: New York Daily News | comment Comment
02/13/04
Jami Bernard
Jami Bernard
New York Daily News
 
 
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