Gossamer thin, but lots of fun nevertheless.
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
Reviews for 50 First Dates
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.
Within the witlessness and crudeness is a touching (or mawkish, depending on your perspective) romantic comedy trying to get out.
Quite what age group this soft-centered entertainment is aimed at is hard to divine.
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.
For every joke that misfires, there's either a decent joke or a genuinely romantic or heartwarming moment.
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.
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.
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.
The writing and direction is nowhere near smart enough to get this thing off the ground.
'Proporciona un buen rato de diversión para toda la familia. Y decir esto de una película de Sandler es algo para tomar en cuenta.'
Despite its absurdist premise, and the danger of falling into Groundhog Day repetitiveness, 50 First Dates is convincing and works remarkably well.
like a Valentine’s Day present from Adam Sandler – if he hated us, each and every one
Sandler was married last summer, and the project seems to represent the star's ecstatic response to the possibility of lifelong true love...
When Rob Schneider is the best thing about your movie, you know you have a problem.
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.
50 First Dates is more of a romantic comedy than an Adam Sandler comedy.
A terrible movie by all reasonable standards -- yet it leaves a sweet taste.
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