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48 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

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  • Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin
  • Summary: Marine biologist Henry Roth (Sandler) finds the perfect woman, Lucy Whitmore (Barrymore) and falls head over heels for her. But when he sees her the following day, she hasn't a clue as to who is he due to a rare brain disorder that wipes her memory clean every night. Now, with the help of his friend Ula (Schneider), Henry has to concoct new and increasingly clever ways to meet her and get her to fall for him every day. (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 38
  3. Negative: 6 out of 38
  1. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Sara Brady
    100
    The film feels like a natural successor to "The Wedding Singer's" strange blend of humor and humanity, a gently silly comedy that's actually romantic without making anyone sick in the process. And that just might be a first.
  2. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    58
    A sweet but weightless and witless romantic comedy, Sandler is not only deeply unfunny, he's deliberately unfunny.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: John Patterson
    30
    Oscillating gracelessly between the coarse and the merely saccharine, 50 First Dates, directed with zero visual or comedic flair by Peter Segal (Anger Management, Tommy Boy), showcases Sandler's cuddlier side as it reprises the tepid chemistry that he and Barrymore road-tested in "The Wedding Singer."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 51
  3. Negative: 7 out of 51
  1. JosephZ
    10
    One of my favorite movies. Having read some of the negative reviews, it is clear that the critics responsible for those reviews take themselves way too seriously. Unfortunately, they don't have the intelligence to pull it off. Enjoy the movie.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. ElizabethC.
    10
    By Far Sandler's Best!!!!
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  3. spadenx
    4
    Eh it was ok at first but it gets rather corny, sappy, and generic. It fits the norm of other Sandler films so if you like his other work then you will like this. It was ok but I wouldnt watch it again.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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