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50 First Dates

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50 First Dates (2004)

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Reviews Counted: 168

Fresh: 74

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

Theatrical Release: Feb 13, 2004 Wide

Box Office: $120,776,832

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. Henry Roth (Sandler), the local marina... 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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May 20, 2008

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DVD Features:

  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40
  • Full Frame - 1.33

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  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French (Canadian)
  • Subtitles - English, French (Parisian) - Optional

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08/07/08
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Within the witlessness and crudeness is a touching (or mawkish, depending on your perspective) romantic comedy trying to get out.

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05/29/08
Daniel Etherington
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12/27/07
Joe Lozito
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The moments that Sandler and Barrymore can steal together are golden.

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07/23/07
Rob Gonsalves
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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.

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09/24/06
James Plath
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Gossamer thin, but lots of fun nevertheless.

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04/01/06
Simon Braund
Empire Magazine
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Quite what age group this soft-centered entertainment is aimed at is hard to divine.

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01/26/06
Wally Hammond
Time Out
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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.

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06/17/05
Bill Clark
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This dopey film has virtually nothing going for it but its genial stars.

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12/31/04
Staci Layne Wilson
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It's nearly a profound concept, but only nearly. Remember that 50 First Dates is an Adam Sandler movie: there are limits.

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11/11/04
Cynthia Fuchs
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The more I see of Adam Sandler, the more I appreciate his talent.

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10/07/04
Tony Medley
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...one mediocre Valentine’s Day gift, with all the panache of grocery store chocolate.

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08/23/04
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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'Proporciona un buen rato de diversión para toda la familia. Y decir esto de una película de Sandler es algo para tomar en cuenta.'

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07/20/04
Jorge Avila Andrade
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Refreshingly original, perfectly paced, and wonderfully sweet.

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07/20/04
Joe Utichi
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u mayor logro es sacar a Adam Sandler de sus papeles de neurótico, para demostrarnos que también puede interpretar otros roles.

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07/08/04
Luis Martinez
Cinenganos
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"50 First Dates" serves as a nice transition film for Sandler's core legion of fans and those on the fence.

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07/05/04
John Larsen
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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.

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06/24/04
Mark Robison
Reno Gazette-Journal
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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
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