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"No, Wait. I Really
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Directed by Peter Segal
- Written by George Wing
Starring Adam Sandler,
Drew Barrymore, Rob
Schneider, Sean Astin
Distributed by Columbia
Tristar - 2004 - 99mins
- Rated PG13 |
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Imagine having to win over the girl of your dreams...every friggin'
day! |
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Recipe
For "Adam Sandler Casserole"
1. Take out pan.
2. DO NOT GREASE! This dish will not be perfect, and most of it will
stick to the pan even if you do apply butter.
3. Take two cups of stupidity and put them in the pan.
4. Add in three tablespoons of tastelessness, and bring the substance
to a boil.
5. Add a pinch of wit, but not enough to be noticed on the surface
(when a good enough bite is taken later, you may taste it).
6. Let it cool, and add one of two ingredients: Juvenile Anger Humor,
or Sweet Lovable Doofus Humor.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 90 minutes.
8. Tasty.
"50 First Dates" tastes terrible for the first few bites. The first 20
minutes sure are dreadful, and I was shocked that I actually spent
money on it!
Soon, the film's gears got turning, and it became rather fun, like
most of Sandler's films. The premise is this: Sandler is a Zoo vet who
can't commit. One day, he meets a beautiful girl (Drew Barrymore) and
falls in love with her, and her with him. Sadly for him, she has a
short term memory, and will forget him by the next day. In natural
Sandler style, he won't give up, and stubbornly fights science to win
her heart.
If you forget about those terrible first bites, "50 First Dates"
really is a decent experience. It's actually pretty sweet and romantic
for a Sandler film. There are stretches without laughs, but are
actually genuinely romantic. It's a shame that several bad moments
leave a dreadful aftertaste.
The funniest moment (given away in the previews) involves Rob
Schnieder, Barrymore, and a baseball bat. |
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TC Candler's Comment
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Richard Propes' Comment
Okay, I admit it...critical analysis aside, I'm
an Adam Sandler fan. Yes, he's goofy, sophomoric
and tends to play variations of the same
character time and again. But, the truth is...I
like that character...a lot. So, it doesn't
bother me and I usually find myself laughing
during his films, entertained by his films and
often moved during various moments. This film
was no exception.
I agree with the popular opinion that the first
15 or 20 minutes of this film is rather weak,
but the coupling of Drew Barrymore and Adam
Sandler simply works. There's a sweetness,
playfulness and genuineness between the two of
them that is just a joy to watch on screen. The
scenes featuring Rob Schneider and Sean Astin
are priceless, and director Peter Segal clearly
works well with the cast. The script takes all
of Sandler's positives and allows them to shine
throughout the film.
The film also features outstanding music that
accompanies the script well...Why do I rate this
film so highly? Quite simply, mission
accomplished. I was solidly entertained,
laughing and enjoying a wonderful date night
watching a wonderful romantic comedy...This film
accomplished everything I asked.
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