Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 5.0
Adam Sandler-- A Real Charmer?!?
This movie is one of those rare movies where you expect nothing less than a comedy that is corny, with cheesy and a few tender moments. 50 First Dates is NOT that. After seeing the trailers I thought the movie would be absolutely horrible since I am neither a Sandler or a Barrymore fan but, under protest I rented this movie expecting profanity and cheap jokes. But, I was toatlly blown away this is one of those movies where you'll laugh and you'll fall in love. It's not what you expect!In this movie Barrymore plays Lucy a quirky, funny, girl whose life is turned upside down by a sudden accident that is left her unable to remember what happens each day... even forgetting the guy of her dreams- Sandler. As Sandler's love for Lucy grows he must continue to see her persuing her each day somedays she loves him and other days she ignores him. When Sandler learns that Lucy's father and brother make her relive the same day everyday. Sandler takes action into his own hands deciding to tell her the truth through a video he makes for Lucy adding new bits everyday and Lucy keeps a journal of all their interaction. Barrymore and Sandler make the perfect couple in this feel-good comedy/romance where everytime they kiss it's a first kiss. Lucy finally decides to erase Sandler from her mind completely tearing up journal entires and the good morning Lucy video tapes. By the end of this romantic comedy you'll find yourself asking yourself would you fall in love with the same person everyday?This movie is all about the extent we will go to for the ones we love.Adam Sandler is toatlly differant this film than any other and he will charm you in this un-expected, sweet, funny, love story and it's such a refreshing break-away from his roles in "Big Daddy", and "Happy Gillmore." I found myself falling in love with him. Barrymore also gives a good performance as Lucy who makes pancake houses and goes after attackers. And Sandler is just as charming as hunks such as Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, or Jude Law in a romantic comedy. You'll find yourself wishing you were Lucy who has the chance to fall in love each day with Sandler.This comedy is more charming than the hit Bridget Jones... You have to rent or see this one and be pleasantly surprised!