breath of fresh air... in a weird way

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2004)

50 First Dates is a very entertaining movie. I was surprised that it actually had a storyline! I thought it was going to be some fun gag movie by Sandler but obviously, it proved wrong.
What I like about this film is the way comedy was infused with more "serious" issues like brain damage and commitment. Bottom line, it was a great movie. The Sandler-Barrymore team-up works, and Schneider, as always, is a fantastic addition to this film. And ahem, Sean Astin. Last movie I saw with him parading his muscles was in Memphis Belle. Funny cast. Great music/soundtrack.
Although the storyline has a fairy-tale-like approach, it makes you believe in something you don't see everyday... Feel good film, all in all I give it a 8/10.