Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 4.0
An endearing little movie
I didn't think Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymoore could make a movie that topped "The Wedding Singer," but I was wrong. Providing that you abide by the rules of suspension of disbelief, you'll really enjoy "50 First Dates."Sandler's character Henry meets a spirited girl named Lucy (Barrymoore) who has suffered a brain injury as a result of a car accident that happened a year ago. Lucy has no short term memory, and she wakes up every morning with no memory of the day before...and no memory of Henry.The chemistry between Sandler and Barrymoore is incredible, and that's the real reason why this movie works. There is also a great supporting cast, including Sean Astin as Lucy's dimwitted, steroid-addicted brother, and Rob Schneider as Henry's uncouth (and hilarious) Hawaiian friend.Regardless of the fact that there are a lot of holes in the plot, the characters are fantastic and you'll be rooting for them until the end. I was a bit disappointed with the ending (why couldn't Lucy have slammed into another cow and had her memory restored?), but I guess it was as good as it could be under the circumstances. Still, if you're in the mood for a unique romantic comedy, you won't be disappointed.