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Directed by
Peter Segal Written by
George Wing Cast
Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Lusia Strus [more]
Release Date
• USA: Feb 13, 2004
• UK: 9 Apr 2004
DVD Release Date
• R1: Jun 15, 2004
• R2: 13 Sep 2004
Budget USD 75,000,000
BoxOffice: $99.9M
Official Website:
50 First Dates Website
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 on appeal for crude sexual humor and drug references.
Running Time
1 hour, 39 minutes
Country USA
Studio Anonymous Content, Flower Film Production, Happy Madison, Peter Segal Film
More info on IMDb.com
Other Titles
• 50 First Dates (2004)
• 50 First Kisses (2003)
• Fifty First Dates (2003)
• Fifty First Kisses
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50 First Dates Reviews |
The Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore comedy "50 First Dates" is the latest in a recent spate of films ("Memento," "Finding Nemo") dealing with the concept of short-term memory loss--the new amnesia, it seems. But while this reteaming of the stars of the 1998 hit "The Wedding Singer" finds some creative new uses for the now-familiar device, the film's heavily Sandlerized, goofball humor is mostly... well, forgettable. [read review] 
-- (Boxoffice Magazine)
It's ironic that Sandler's production company is called Happy Madison Productions, after his first two movies Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison. It's ironic because, lately, he's been nothing like those two charaters. Sometimes, it's a good thing. But other times, I just wish we had the funny Sandler back, and not the corny Sandler. [read review] 
--Brian Gallagher (MovieWeb)
At the end of the day, there must be something comforting about going to a Sandler film. You know that it's not going to be great, but you know that there's a chance it'll be short and other people will see it, so you'll have something to talk about at work on Monday. [read review] 4/10
-- (CHUD.com)
Although there are moments that will tickle the bellies of longtime Sandler fans (one of which involves gallons of walrus vomit dripping from an individual of indeterminate sex), 50 First Dates is sweet enough to capture the attention, and perhaps affection, of those who would not ordinarily see a movie headlined by this particular star. The fact is, 50 First Dates is more of a romantic comedy than an Adam Sandler comedy. [read review] 
-- (ReelViews)
The movie's pacing is lax and stringy at times, you can see some of the jokes coming at you from a mile away, and in certain scenes the music (consisting largely of tropical-style covers of '80s music, an obvious subliminal cue designed to foster fond memories of "The Wedding Singer") feels clumsily slapped on instead of smoothly integrated. [read review]
-- (Salon)
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. And it suggests that Sandler, whose movies are so often based on hostility, has another speed, another tone, that plays very nicely. [read review]
-- (Chicago Sun-Times)
50 First Dates is notable in that it combines the off-the-wall humor of films like Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison with surprisingly dramatic moments. Even more surprising, it works; the characters eventually become altogether appealing, making the more sentimental moments genuinely touching. [read review]
--David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews)
It's implausible, obviously, but this is entertainment not education and the spark between the stars and a surprisingly thoughtful screenplay ensures that, despite the odd gross-out misstep, this is a sweet, warm and funny romantic comedy. [read review]
--Nev Pierce (BBC Films)
Even though it's populated with juvenile antics, 50 First Dates is still a great date movie, allowing the magnetic combo of Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler to once again turn on their particular comedic magic. [read review]
--Kit Bowen (Hollywood.com)
Remember the comedy "Groundhog Day," in which Bill Murray is forced to relive the same day time and time again? Well, "50 First Dates" has the exact same premise with one big difference: It's not funny. [read review]
--Paul Clinton (CNN Showbiz)
"50 First Dates" is a comedy for people who have always suspected that there's a hilarious movie to be made about people suffering from serious brain damage... Mostly unfunny and always misguided... [read review] 
-- (L.A. Daily News)
...a romantic comedy first and foremost, and it works like the well oiled wheel it’s supposed to be. For those who lost some faith in Sandler last year, this is the film that will restore it. [read review] A-
--Brian Orndorf (FilmJerk.com)
As usual, the coming attractions trailer for "50 First Dates" gives away all the funny stuff, but what the trailer doesn't show is how genuinely delightful this movie really is. [read review]
--Jeffrey M. Anderson (San Francisco Examiner)
"The Wedding Singer" meets "Groundhog Day"? Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore shine in this sweet, flirty comedy about a man who falls for a woman with short-term memory loss. [read review]
--Stephanie Zacharek (Salon)
Essentially Groundhog Day and Memento with the cast of The Wedding Singer, this is a sweet-natured romcom with some good gags and a lovely performance by Drew Barrymore. [read review]
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
“50 First Dates” is not in the same ballpark as Punch-Drunk Love, bright and colorful Hawaii locations or not, but it’s a nice little romantic comedy nonetheless. [read review]
--Kevin N. Laforest (Montreal Film Journal)
A handful of spunk dribbling off the tip of my blistered pinkie; I think…I think I’m going to be sick… [read review]
--B. Alan Orange (MovieWeb)
This is Groundhog Day without the laughs, a lame comedy with all the romantic heat of an ice floe. [read review] 59/100
--Brian Webster (Apollo Guide)
A good-natured comic romp built on a questionable romantic premise. [read review]
--Sheri Linden (Hollywod Reporter)
This is a romantic comedy, but it usually doesn't feel like one. [read review] C
--Craig Younkin (Lee's Movie Info)
The most pleasantly-surprising film of 2004 so far. [read review] 7/10
--Gary Panton (Movie Gazette)
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