50 First Dates

2004 Comedy

Re-teaming Adam Sandler with Drew Barrymore, his co-star from The Wedding Singer, as well as Peter Segal, his director on Anger Management, Fifty First Dates finds the funnyman playing veterinarian Henry Roth. More than content with a life of one-night-stands, Henry decides to give up his noncommittal lifestyle when he meets and falls for Lucy (Barrymore). However, when he discovers that Lucy has no short term memory, Henry finds himself having to win her heart again with every new day. Sean Astin and Rob Schneider also star.

Director: Peter Segal

Starring: Adam Sandler,Drew Barrymore,Rob Schneider,Sean Astin, Blake Clark

 40 Reviews  6 Awards

Reviews

  • The movie doesn't have the complexity and depth of "Groundhog Day" (which I recently saw described as "the most spiritual film of our time"), but as entertainment it's ingratiating and lovable.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    29 November 2012

  • As a comedy, 50 First Dates is standard Sandler, but as a love story it left me pleasantly buzzed, if not quite punch-drunk.

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    29 November 2012

  • The unlikely sweetness of the story carries the day. What is most astonishing is the confidence with which the filmmakers push their premise to its logical conclusion, turning an ending that could have been either laughable or appalling into something so effortlessly heartfelt as to be nearly sublime.

    Dana Stevens - The New York Times

    29 November 2012

  • A chick flick for guys, with a pH balance in perfect equilibrium between the crass and the sweet.

    Michael O'Sullivan - The Washington Post

    29 November 2012

  • It's a kick to see the adorably sexy Barrymore back in relaxed form again after the "Duplex" debacle and that calamitous "Charlie's Angels" sequel. Right now, she's the closest thing to sunshine you'll find at the movies.

    Peter Travers - Rolling Stone

    29 November 2012

Awards

  • Teddy Castellucci

    BMI Film & TV Awards (2004)

  • Favorite Movie Actor

    Kids' Choice Awards (2005)

  • Best On-Screen Team

    MTV Movie Awards (2004)

  • Best Sound Editing in a Feature - Music - Feature Film

    Motion Picture Sound Editors (2005)

     

  • Favorite On-Screen Chemistry

    People's Choice Awards (2005)

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