Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Sandler at his best!
50 First Dates is a charming movie that stands out above some of Sandler's other work for several reasons. First, Sandler basically plays himself, not some strange character like "Little Nicky" or "Waterboy". Second, Drew Barrymore is such a sweet character on screen and the chemistry with Sandler is strong.This is closer to a romantic comedy but still retains the quirks of all Sandler films. Rob Schneider plays a native Hawaiian with several kids and is the butt of many jokes. Sean Astin of Rudy and The Lord of the Rings fame is hilarious as Drew Barrymore's sister. He plays a work-out freak with a lisp. Other things to look for include the homage to Happy Gilmore and the return of the guy who played the QB in Waterboy.50 First Dates is a good movie because despite all the wacky characters and jokes, you can sense Sandler really cares for Barrymore, and you can also see the love and effort Astin and Barrymore's father put forth in protecting Barrymore from the realization that everyday is a new day and she'll never have a memory of the past.