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Summary: 50 First Dates
Review: 50 First Dates is an above average Sandler movie.Unfourtanetly that's not real good.I liked this movie, but the crude humor was extreme.At first it's not that big of a deal, but after a while it gets old; even if it is funny.This is a times a delightful romantic comedy; with both the lead characters acting and emotional depth.The acting isn't bad even with Rob Schneider .The dialogue isn't to terrible at the end, but the movie is pretty predictable in many aspects whichs makes it just another Sandler film.The plot was different though and I liked that.If you are in the mood for another Sandler movie then you will most definetly want to check 50 First Dates.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 many of laughs, and a cameo by Dan Akroyd as Lucy's doctor rounds out the cast. "It may leave women sighing and men wondering why there wasn't at least one more joke about the prodigious endowments of sea lions."
-- Robert Denerstein, DENVER ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
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Summary: I won't forget it
Review: I have to admist right off the bat, I don't really care for Adam Sandler at all. I never liked him on "Saturday Night Live", and 2 out every 3 of his moves is as irritating as fingernails on the chalk board. So imagine my suprise when I actually liked "50 First Dates". In it, Sandler plays the usual Sandler role of a lovable loser who meets and falls in love with a beautiful young lady (played by Sandler's "wedding Singer" co-star Drew Barrymore). Howevershe has short term memory loss. She can not retain any memories she has after an awful car crash a year before. So everyday Sandler dreams up new ways to have Barrymore fall in love with him, and I have to admit that usually they are pretty creative anfd funny. Also funny are a lot of the side characters. Sean Astin is pretty funny as Barrymore's steroid taking brother. Rob Schnider is, well, another odd ball Schnider side character. Dan Ackroid has a good cameo as the memory doctor. Blake Clark is very sypathetic as Barrymore's father. I really felt very bad for him, his pain is so convincing. Like I said, this is certainly one of the better Sandler vehicles, but a vehicle it is, with no suprises and twists to keep things fresh. So, while this is better than usual, it is still, just a Adam Sandler movie.
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Summary: You're the state idiot of Hawaii.
Review: I don't know what happened. The critics are raving about this film because it "shows Sandler's humble and sensitive side", but I am raving because we saw this side of him. Where was his Happy Gilmore or Billy Madison days? Have they long gone? I at least thought that it would be better or as good as The Wedding Singer, but alas, that dream didn't come true either. The moment we walked out of the theater after seeing this, my wife referenced it to a bowl of oatmeal. The lumpiness of it reminded her of this film.
50 First Dates just didn't make any sense. There were loopholes like crazy that our audience just didn't see because they were laughing at the walrus throwing up scene. There were scenes that were not finished, and there were actors that just didn't care that they were in the film. It is bad when people who have seen this film are talking more about Sean Astin and Rob Schneider more than Sandler or Barrymore. Astin, oddly enough, wore the same outfit in this film as his "brother" did in the Goonies movie. Coincidence? No, I saw this as yet another marketing ploy to make people think that there was something funny going on when there actually wasn't. Drew was off in this film. She just seemed like she was overacting, while it seemed like Sandler just wasn't himself. I guess that is what happens when Happy Madison productions and Flower Films team up to do a movie ... wait ... don't they both own those production companies? Cheap people. What was Dan Aykroyd doing in this film? There was a line that he said that just didn't seem to fit anywhere in the movie at all. He wasn't funny. Also, he was trying (or perhaps it was the director, but Aykroyd was in on it too) to milk every last drop from Tommy Boy. Something about Callahan motors paying for the doctor's office. I don't know, by that time I was ready to pass out from the boredom.
There was only one redeeming scene in this film, and that was close to the end. I am not even going to talk about it, because just like Barrymore in this film, I am hoping that I wake up tomorrow and I don't remember this at all. People just need to be educated. What gets me about this film is that if you watched the film, you would understand that the song that Barrymore sang, the pivotal song of the film ... the song that takes Sandler back to her ... was not sung because she remembered him, but because she remembered her parents. WAS NOBODY PAYING ATTENTION??? Arg. Where was Kevin McDonald? Where was Steve Buscemi? Where was the fun? Missing from this film.
The only compliment that I will pay this film is that it did make me want to go back to Maui. The background was beautiful. That is what the whole state is like. Too bad this film couldn't have been the same. Unless Sandler goes back to a serious director, I will definitely think twice about giving my money back to him. I sometimes wish that I could place his face on a milk carton and send it out ... send the message that we miss the old Sandler, and hope that he gets the message.
A man can dream ... can't he?
Grade: * out of *****
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Summary: makes me miss hawaii even more than i already do.
Review: Many balk at the ratio breaking widescreen format. Proclaiming a surprise once two black bars shone on their screens. For those who own the equipment that plays with it, are stir crazy for the format. This movie deserves to be seen in Letterbox, with or without the peripheral screens out there. The more left and right, the better. The vistas are drop dead gorgeous. You get to see famous Hawaiian sunsets. It's public beaches everywhere, cliffs cutting the ocean off and then this solid movie playing on the side. I really was hesitant at another adam sandler film. I dropped from his fan list (decidedly:there are a few) after his animated flop (it's unholy name shall not be reminded of!). I'm not sure if this film catapults sandler into my graces, but it is a needed step in the right direction. It is filled with cliche's, low brow humor, re-occuring (buddies) cast members, and of course, the ambiguous characters (A pat like character who prefers 'sausage' to 'taco'). I did enjoy seeing sean austin (sam from LOTR's) playing a touchy (a syndrom of steroid use) brother. Really set me in rifts of laughter! Drew is gorgeous, and is perfect against a hawaiian backdrop. "ima hit this one to molokai!"
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Summary: This movie was so adorable
Review: 50 First Dates is a really sweet movie. It is the perfect combination of humor and drama. It makes you laugh and it makes you want to cry at the same time. I think Drew was adorable in this movie and Adam Sandler did a very good job. We all felt sorry for Lucy. I enjoyed this movie very much... it is one of those rare movies that can be watched over and over and it takes place in Kauai, the best place ever. I recommend this movie to all.
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Summary: Touching
Review: I must admit I was shocked when I saw this movie. We chose to watch it as a compromise between a chick-flick and a comedy and I had my doubts. I didn't think there would be any way to make Adam Sandler serious or believable in a love story, but he and Drew Barrymore really pulled it off. This movie takes a very tragic and touching story and makes it enjoyable and cute.
I've heard some people say that this movie is an insult to people with mental health disabilities and I think they are 100% incorrect. This movie is not offensive in the least.
Overall the storyline, casting and cinematography is excellent. I would highly recommend this film to all.
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Summary: Dumbbbbbb
Review: This is one of the worst Adam Sandler movies out there. This is a rental only and not worth buying.
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Summary: Hilarious (Ashley's review)
Review: I had pretty much gotten over Adam Sandler, and really didn't see any reason to rush out to the theater to see a new flick he has done. Even tho this film looked promising, I paid it no attention. Not even when it came onto DVD. So, imagine my surprise when I actually caught it on cable the other night and ended up watching it. What a nice little movie. We're not talking Oscar-worthy here folks, but for an Adam Sandler movie, it was quite good. It's easily his best film. But that isn't necessarily saying much, is it?. Re-teaming with Drew Barrymore, his co-star from "The Wedding Singer", the two are a sweet and delightful duo. More films with the two of them is most welcome indeed. Sandler stars as Henry Roth, a playboy on a Hawaiian island who seems to have a way with the ladies. A lot of them. His ways change when he meets and falls for the adorable Lucy Whitmore(Barrymore). She is sweet, pretty, interesting, and all around lovely. Henry gets taken for a loop the next day when Lucy swears she has no idea who he is. Apparently, Lucy was in a car accident with her father a year ago, and she suffered major head trauma. The accident resulted in Lucy losing her short term memory. She remembers her whole life up until the accident, but anything afterwards she soon forgets the next day. As her father says, when she goes to sleep at night, her memory gets a clean sweep of the day before. Now Henry is challenged to re-introduce himself to Lucy every day and try to make her fall in love with him over and over again. It's actually a pretty clever little concept for this sweet natured comedy. The levels that her father(comedian Blake Clark), and brother Doug(Sean Astin) go too to make her think nothing has changed, is heartwarming. How everyone loves this young woman so much and tries to make everything right for her. What was surprising was that this is no ordinary Sandler/goofball comedy. It has a lot of heart, romance, and a genuine feeling for the two main characters. It is far and away better than "The Wedding Singer", which up to this point, was Sandler's best movie. The cast all does very well too. Astin as brother Doug, is a pumped up steroid jock with a serious speech impediment. Clarke as Mr. Whitmore has that right stern/loving/fatherly performance to him. Dan Aykroyd also has a small cameo as Lucy's doctor. You can't forget Rob Schneider. He always seems to appear in Adam's movies, and Adam always seems to appear in a small cameo in his. However lowbrow Schneider's 'comedy' may be, you can usually count on him for a few good chuckles. This one is no exception. Which leaves us with our two leads. Sandler and Barrymore have, without question, good chemistry with each other. They get along, and light up the screen. Barrymore imbues Lucy with the kind of heart, sweetness, and loveliness that doesn't make anyone question why Hnery would fall in love with you. You'd fall in love with her too!. Sandler has proven here lately that given the right role, like in "Punch Drunk Love" and even "Spanglish", that he can be a much better actor than people think. This may not be an award type performance here folks, but it's his best job in one of his zany comedies. An eclectic mix of supporting players round out the cast. The funniest being Sandler's co worker, who no one knows if they are a she or a he. Usually a joke like that gets ran into the ground, but it doesn't here. In the end, I was surprised to have seen a goofy, sweet, funny, and heart felt little comedy that is different, but yet the same, than other Sandler movies. If that makes any kind of sense. With it's nice cast, fun plot, and gorgeous scenery, this movie makes for a very pleasant evening excursion.
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Summary: Bittersweet Love
Review: One of the reasons I love Adam Sandler movies so much is the messages he wacks us on the head with in a happy sad way. It usually involves a person with a challenge. This person overcomes the physical or mental challenge one way or another, and their struggle always teaches us something. Usually to respect one another and reach out for what you want. Along the way Sandler's brand of comedy is hysterical, sometimes brutally true, but you will still laugh and fall on the floor. This movie is no exception, brilliantly poignant and funny. Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler were great in "The Wedding Singer", but they are far better in this wonderful story of a young lady losing her short term memory. Don't bother to rent this one, buy it now. The beautiful settings in Hawaii are worth the price alone. The story is excellent, and the cast is wonderful, many familiar faces. The music is a nice blend with some great old Beach Boys thrown in regularly.
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Summary: "Lucy is a very special person"
Review: After the disappointing experience of watching "Punch-Drunk Love" I was a little hesitant about whether it was wise to pick up this new Adam Sandler movie. But the bunch of hilarious films I have seen with this actor, of which "Happy Gilmore" and "Mr. Deeds" are among the best, convinced me that I had to give "50 First Dates" a chance. I am glad I did, because I found an extremely funny comedy with an interesting plot and scenes that stir the viewer's emotions without becoming touchy-feely. The movie uses a similar idea to "Groundhog Day", but one that is based on different reasons as catalysts of the situation. In the Bill Murray movie, the main character wakes up to the same day over and over. In the film object of this review, Lucy (Drew Barrymore) has no short term memory, so even though it is a different day for everyone else, she is effectively living repeatedly through the same day without being aware of it.
Lucy's family and friends try to help her in the process by recreating the day in which she had the accident and lost her short term memory (without the accident of course). But one day she meets Henry Roth (Adam Sandler), who is a guy that is used to running away from commitment by inventing all kinds of ridiculous excuses. The fact that he lives in Hawaii and interacts with a lot of women that are in the look for fun helps him in his cause. But meeting Lucy changes his life, because now he cannot get her out of his head and he is the one looking for something more than just a night of passion. The problem is that Lucy forgets everything about him every day when she goes to sleep and he has the arduous task of making her fall in love with him over and over again.
Besides Sandler and Barrymore there are a couple of supporting actors that contribute their fair share to making this movie enjoyable and funny. Rob Schneider delivers a praiseworthy performance in his role of Ula, Henry's best friend. He is the guy in charge of helping Henry in creating new schemes so that he can meet Lucy every day and start the process of making her fall for him. Sean Astin, who most people surely remember from the movie "Rudy", appears as Lucy's brother, who is trying to build up some muscle to pretend to be tougher than he really is.
In conclusion, this is a well balanced movie, since it presents moments in which you will laugh your heart out together with others that will arise a myriad of emotions in the audience. The unbelievable scenery adds a definite flair to the overall experience. Those of you that are looking for a comedy that delivers more than cheap laughs, should seriously considering picking this one up.
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