Watch 50 First Dates
- PG-13
- 2004
- 1 hr 39 min
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6.8 (388,791)
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore teamed up once again in the 2004 romantic comedy, "50 First Dates." The movie was directed by Peter Segal and also starred Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, and Dan Aykroyd. The plot follows Henry Roth (Adam Sandler), a womanizing veterinarian in Hawaii who is afraid of commitment. However, when he meets Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore) at a local café, he is immediately drawn to her. They hit it off and agree to go on a date the next day.
The next morning, Henry discovers that Lucy has no memory of their previous encounter. He later learns that Lucy suffers from anterograde amnesia, a condition in which she cannot form new memories after a car accident that occurred a year prior. Every day, Lucy wakes up thinking it is October 13th of the previous year, the day of her accident.
Determined to win her heart, Henry decides to make Lucy fall in love with him every day. He goes to great lengths to help her remember who he is and the life they had before her accident. Along the way, he enlists the help of his friend, Ula (Rob Schneider), and Lucy's family, including her father (Blake Clark) and brother (Sean Astin).
Despite the challenges they face, Henry and Lucy's relationship blossoms as they spend each day getting to know each other all over again. However, when Lucy starts to question her nagging feeling that she is forgetting something important, the truth about her condition is revealed, leading Henry to make a difficult decision about their future together.
Adam Sandler brings his signature humor to the film, while Drew Barrymore gives a touching portrayal of a woman struggling with the effects of her amnesia. Rob Schneider provides comic relief as the eccentric Ula, and Sean Astin is charming as Lucy's protective brother.
The movie is set against the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii, making for stunning visuals throughout. The soundtrack is also noteworthy, featuring chart-topping hits from the 80s and 90s, as well as original songs by Adam Sandler himself.
"50 First Dates" is a heartwarming romantic comedy that explores the power of love and memory. It is a testament to the perseverance of the human spirit and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love.
50 First Dates is a 2004 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8 and a MetaScore of 48.