Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 2.0
50 Worst Dates
"50 First Dates" has an interesting premise--when a man loves a woman,what's he to do when she has short-term memory loss? It's sort of the distaff equivalent to "Groundhog Day",albeit without Sonny&Cher;,as well as Bill Murray's comic genius.In "50 First Dates",Adam Sandler is Henry,who works at an aquarium. He has a she-man assistant Alexa. He frolics among the penguins, walruses, and dolphins. Then he meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore) For the first time,he's into commitment. Unfortunately, she keeps forgetting who he is. They are brought together with the assistance of a cross-dressing Rob Schneider. Like fanfiction, they have life-affirming sex in front of the dolphin tank. Lucy has a bodybuilding brother,Doug (Sean Astin),who has been busted for steroids. "50 First Dates" should be required viewing for fangirls who write homoerotic Frodo&Sam; stories....since Astin looks downright scary shirtless. Astin is one of the few talented actors in the whole film. Unfortunately,one must bear the sight of him baring his chest. Brain bleach is required for viewers. In the end,Henry&Lucy; marry under the chuppah (traditional Jewish wedding canopy) Doug ends up with the she-man Alexa. Henry&Lucy; eventually have a kid."50 First Dates" makes good traumatic comedy viewing. The few highlights are Astin's acting and the soundtrack (reggae/ska/Hawaiian) Thankfully,it's forgettable.