Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Sandler rewards his fans
As a previous poster had mentioned, I too am on the fence about Adam Sandler. For every fun movie (Wedding Singer) there was an equally unfunny movie(Little Nicky). I'm glad to see him back in fine form in this selection.I mention that Sandler rewards his fans, it also seems to me that Sandler has to be one of the most loyal friends. In nearly every movie you will see reoccuring bit actors; from Allen Covert, Rob Schneider, Blake Clark and Peter Dante. There was also an homage to friend Chris Farley and the movie "Tommy Boy". If you notice carefully Lucy goes to the Callahan Institute funded by Callahan Motors in Sandusky, Ohio. For a fan of "Tommy Boy" this was a rare treat.The slapstick was toned down in favor of sincerity without being schmaltzy. The chemistry between Barrymore and Sandler that worked in "Wedding Singer" definitely works again. The ending will leave you oddly touched. Kudos on the soundtrack as well.