Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Forget Polly, along come Adam and Drew....
I was pleasantly surprised at 50 First Dates. After the horrible Along Came Polly, which came out at the same time, I thought this film was going to be as awful, or worse. Not so. Despite a ridiculous plot, 50 First Dates works, perhaps because Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have such great chemistry. There are a few scattered laughs here and there but what really works for the film are the dramatic aspects. The film comes across as light and fluffy but the plot is very serious and I feel it played best as a drama, rather than a comedy. There are some great dramatic moments that really worked and gave the characters emotional depth, something we don't see often in romantic comedies. The film is funny enough and very sweet, so it does have that perfect balance, which is a big plus.The beautiful Hawaiian locations and terrific supporting cast really add to the film and make it more special. This is one of the most enjoyable romantic comedies I have ever seen. It's not a brilliant film, but it's very cute and great fun, and a big improvement over other romantic comedies. I recommend this one, I really liked it.