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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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Daniel Etherington

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 29 2008 08:28 AM

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4/5

Simon Braund

Gossamer thin, but lots of fun nevertheless.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 01 2006 04:18 AM

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Wally Hammond

Quite what age group this soft-centered entertainment is aimed at is hard to divine.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 26 2006 03:16 AM

Time Out

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62/100

Joe Utichi

Refreshingly original, perfectly paced, and wonderfully sweet.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 20 2004 01:39 PM

FilmFocus

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3/5

Matthew Turner

For every joke that misfires, there's either a decent joke or a genuinely romantic or heartwarming moment.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 17 2004 08:28 AM

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3/5

Nev Pierce

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: | comment Comment | Apr., 06 2004 08:15 AM

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4/5

Rich Cline

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: | comment Comment | Feb., 13 2004 10:31 AM

Shadows on the Wall

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Cole Smithey

...has an unexpected emotional undertow and enough hard-won laughs to make it succeed.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

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Joe Lozito

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4/5

Rob Gonsalves

The moments that Sandler and Barrymore can steal together are golden.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 23 2007 06:33 AM

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James Plath

Though the set-up in this light romantic comedy is a bit strained, once you get into the main interaction with the two stars you get both the laughs and the emotion that you hope for in a film like this.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 24 2006 07:44 AM

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Bill Clark

I had hard time believing that someone as shallow as Henry would all of the sudden drop everything in his life for this girl, but the film is surprisingly winning.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 17 2005 07:33 AM

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Nick Schager

This dopey film has virtually nothing going for it but its genial stars.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 03 2005 05:04 PM

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Garth Franklin

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Cynthia Fuchs

It's nearly a profound concept, but only nearly. Remember that 50 First Dates is an Adam Sandler movie: there are limits.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 11 2004 10:15 PM

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Tony Medley

The more I see of Adam Sandler, the more I appreciate his talent.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Oct., 07 2004 07:30 PM

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