Scatological and sentimental, satirical and sincere, 50 FIRST DATES pairs Adam Sandler with Drew Barrymore in this romantic comedy about the power of love and short-term memory loss in Hawaii. Henry Roth (Sandler), the local marina veterinarian, only dates tourists because he's afraid of commitment--that is, until he meets Lucy (Barrymore). Unfortunately, Lucy lost her short-term memory months ago in a car accident, and for her, each day is October the 13th. She follows the same routine every day--breakfast at the same restaurant, pineapple-picking with her dad, and eventually bed time, where sleep wipes away her short-term memory. Henry, however, refuses to be forgotten, and as his puppy love matures, he embarks on a quest to restore her memory, or at least be a part of her everyday routine. But vying for Lucy's attention isn't always easy. Sandler explores various neophytic approaches before making a video for Lucy to watch every morning, reminding her of who she is and what she's doing. The film includes a trademark Sandler ballad as Henry serenades Lucy with his ukulele and a series of familiar salacious puns. Rob Schneider plays Henry's best friend, a goofy native stoner whose physical hijinks earn numerous laughs, and a cameo by Dan Akroyd as Lucy's doctor rounds out the cast.
Theatrial Release: FEBRUARY 13, 2004
UMD Features:
Keep Case
Audio:
(unspecified) - English
Stars
Drew Barrymore: American actress and producer
Adam Sandler: Comedian/actor, BILLY MADISON/PUNCH DRUNK LOVE
Rob Schneider: TV/Film Comedic Actor/Snl
Sean Astin: Actor, THE GOONIES/RUDY
Dan Aykroyd: Writer/Director/Actor
Amy Hill: Actress
Missi Pyle: Actress, JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS (2001)
Blake Clark:
Luisa Strus: Actor, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Director
Peter Segal: Director
Producer
Jack Giarruputo: Producer, ADAM SANDLER'S EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS (2002)
Steve Golin: American Producer
Nancy Juvonen: producer, CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2000)
Daniel Lupi: Producer, PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE (2002)
Adam Sandler: Comedian/actor, BILLY MADISON/PUNCH DRUNK LOVE
Larry Kennan: Producer, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Screenwriter
George Wing: Screenwriter, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Composer
Teddy Castellucci: Composer, JUST MY LUCK (2006)
Editor
Jeff Gourson: Editor, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Costume Designer
Ellen Lutter: Costume Designer, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Costume Designer
Leslie Brown: Costume Designer, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Director of Photography
Jack N. Green: Director of Photography, SERENITY (2005)
Executive Producer
Jay Roach: Director/ AUSTIN POWERS, MEET THE PARENTS
Executive Producer
Michael Ewing: Executive Producer, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Production Designer
Alan Au: Production Designer, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Costume Designer
Michael A. Russell: Costume Designer, 50 FIRST DATES (2004)
Review 1:
"[T]he stars have a goo-goo chemistry that's hard to resist."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.43-4 02/20/2004
Review 2:
"[An] impressively daring romantic comedy."
Source: New York Times
p.E1 02/13/2004
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