Product: 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) (2004)
Rating: 4.0
Fun, Feel-Good Kind of Movie
I first saw the movie when I rented it and was suprised. I like Adam Sandler, while admitting that most of his movies are rather immature. My favorites are Happy Gilmore and Waterboy. Billy Madison...not so good. However, like Punch-Drunk Love, this movie leaves you feeling good inside and enjoying the humor along the way. There were the usual stupid, inane jokes typical of Sandler movies, and I felt they interrupted the flow of the movie. However, the sincerity of Sandler's, Barrymores, and her character's father transcend it's flaws. They all connect well with each other, and added to their sincerity make the movie enjoyable. Sandler's character even convinced me that he was serious as a marine biologist! Most of his characters have jobs where it's just an excuse for him to act stupidly. Anyway, I definately recommend renting the movie for a the few bucks it takes to rent it. If you like it, then buy it, if not then you're take like a little too seriously (in my humble opinion). As for it not portraying Polynesian natives in a good light, I disagree. Only Rob Schneider's character could be considered to be a negative depiction of their culture. The owner of the restaurant, and her son were both characterized in abundantly positive ways. Hey, just like there are white stoners, I'm sure there are a few Hawaiian stoners. That doesn't mean they all are. So if you're still reading this, stop and go watch the movie!