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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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...one mediocre Valentine’s Day gift, with all the panache of grocery store chocolate.

Full Review Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | comment Comment
08/23/04
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

'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

u mayor logro es sacar a Adam Sandler de sus papeles de neurótico, para demostrarnos que también puede interpretar otros roles.

Full Review Source: Cinenganos | comment Comment
07/08/04
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Cinenganos

The tone is haphazard and some gags are recycled, but the chemistry between the two stars and an ending that stays true to the story make it a worthwhile rental.

Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
06/24/04
Mark Robison
Mark Robison
Reno Gazette-Journal

Com exceção de Embriagado de Amor, este é o primeiro filme de Sandler que não ofende a inteligência do espectador – e também o primeiro a realmente conseguir fazer rir.

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04/30/04
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

With Sandler restrained and Barrymore sweetness incarnate, 50 First Dates compensates for its bitty plot and half-worked gags with a big heart.

Full Review Source: RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland) | comment Comment
04/23/04
Harry Guerin
Harry Guerin
RTE Interactive (Dublin, Ireland)

A depressing Rom-Com with more endings than Something's Gotta Give and Return of the King combined.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
04/02/04
Collin Souter
Collin Souter
eFilmCritic.com

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Full Review Source: Sunday Times (Australia) | comment Comment
03/29/04
Sunday Times (Australia)

50 First Dates is another rude and crude stab at romantic comedy with Adam Sandler doing his thing.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
03/26/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

It might not be the Sandler of old anymore, but this latest film is an often hilarious reminder of the level the comedian once played at.

Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
03/16/04
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
FilmJerk.com

... Sandler has blurred the line between comedy and drama...

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
03/07/04
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com
N/R

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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
03/01/04
Boston Phoenix

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)

Stupid, coarse and abysmally unfunny.

Full Review Source: New York Observer | comment Comment
02/26/04
Rex Reed
Rex Reed
New York Observer

This is a potentially sweet and interesting romantic comedy which keeps going for the poo-poo jokes.

Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
02/25/04
Jim Shelby
Jim Shelby
Palo Alto Weekly

But something strange happens once Drew Barrymore shows up -- the movie starts getting good. Really good.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Weekly | comment Comment
02/25/04
Sean Burns
Sean Burns
Philadelphia Weekly

The picture still charms, but it has to work overtime to do so.

Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment Comment
02/24/04
Matt Brunson
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing

. . . a gently silly comedy that’s actually romantic without making anyone sick in the process.

Full Review Source: Premiere Magazine | comment Comment
02/24/04
Sara Brady
Sara Brady
Premiere Magazine

As bumpy as the screenplay is, the movie still manages to make us care for the characters.

Full Review Source: Montreal Film Journal | comment Comment
02/24/04
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal

Daffy and outlandish, it's nevertheless a good first-date movie with a happy ending.

Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
02/24/04
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
Modamag.com
 
 
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