A great Adam Sandler romantic comedy

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2010)

Adam Sandler has done a great job at starring in romantic comedies, and 50 First Dates is no exception. Adam Sandler plays Henry Roth, a veterinarian in Hawaii who has always had flings with female tourists and is always able to get out of it. He has been happy with doing that, working with his animals, and hanging out with his buddy Ulla, played hilariously by Rob Schneider.
His life changes when he meets Lucy Whitmore, played by Drew Barrymore. Barrymore is witty and brilliant as Lucy. She knows how to play this character without hamming it up. Henry doesn't know what he's in for when he meets Lucy for the second time and she says that she has never met him. What made Lucy not know Henry is that she had an accident months prior to their first meeting that made her lose her short term memory. Instead of being discouraged, Henry sees it as a challenge to make Lucy fall in love with her every day. For a while, it works.
Like most Adam Sandler comedies you will see cameos by his buddies. Allen Covert has the most unfortunate role as Tom, a patient who has a memory that lasts only 10 seconds. Peter Dante plays a receptionist at the mental institute where Lucy visits. Blake Clark appears as Lucy's dad, who thinks Henry is up to no good.
Another two funny supporting performances are Sean Astin (aka Rudy and Sam from Lord of the Rings), and Dan Aykroyd as the doctor. Doug, played by Astin, is a workout enthusiast who takes steroids. Aykroyd is great as the doctor who repeatedly helps Lucy understand what happened.
This is one of my favorite Adam Sandler movies, and he shows his comic genius. This movie fits easily in the realm of The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, and Anger Management. Anyone who watches this and expects to see a funny, original Adam Sandler movie will not be disappointed.