Great Valentine's Day Movie

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2004)

If you can get past a not too offensive gross-out scene and some sex jokes, this is a delightful romantic comedy, one which I predict will become a classic of its type, right up there with When Harry Met Sally, Groundhog Day, and Sleepless in Seattle. Sandler's and Barrymore's earlier collaboration, the Wedding Singer, was good, but 50 First Dates is even better. For each actor, this is their most appealing role yet. Sandler is in his sweet and lovable guy mode (think Wedding Singer or Big Daddy). Barrymore is radiant and charming. They have an amazing romantic chemistry.
This movie shows that you can generate more romantic sparks between the characters if they don't go to bed thirty minutes after they meet (pay attention, Hollywood). Also, this is one of the few romantic comedies that is laugh-out-loud funny. Bottom line â€“ highly recommended. I give it 8 1/2 out of 10.