Silly, Forgettable, But Having Some Funny Moments

Rating: 6/10 (17 January 2005)

In Hawaii, Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) is a man who makes success with women, specially the tourists. He works in an aquarium, and his best friend is Ula (Rob Schneider). One day, while having breakfast, he flirts with the local woman Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore) and they schedule a breakfast in the same place on the next day. However, in the next date, Lucy does not recognize him. Later, Henry is informed that Lucy had an accident one year ago and lost her short memory, lasting only for one day. So, he flirts with her everyday, and she falls in love for him every day. I saw "50 First Dates" with a great expectation, but ended completely disappointed. The storyline is silly, forgettable and not original, using a combination of the plot of "Groundhog Day" and "Memento". The funniest moments belong to Rob Schneider, in the role of a local native friend of Henry. Drew Barrymore is a little fat, but charming and sweet as usual, and Adam Sandler is in his usual role of a nice and supportive man, and their chemistry work perfectly in this romantic comedy. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): " Como Se Fosse A Primeira Vez" ("As If It Were the First Time")