50 First Dates [WS]

Director: Peter Segal Peter Segal

Overview

"Peter Segal directs Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in the fine romantic comedy 50 First Dates. The film is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.40:1. The image on the disc is faithful to Jack Green's fine cinematography, which lovingly captures Hawaii at its most beautiful. English and French soundtracks are written in Dolby Digital 5.1. English and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track written by Segal and Barrymore. This is an entertaining track mostly because the two of them are very loquacious and obviously enjoy each other's company. Those who are charmed by Barrymore's public persona will not be disappointed. Deleted scenes with optional commentary, a blooper reel, and a smattering of featurettes round out this solid release of an unexpectedly charming film."

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/2004
UPC:	0043396014268
Original Release:	2004
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMT
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:39:00
Sales rank:	6,547

Special Features

Commentary with director Peter Segal and star Drew Barrymore; Five deleted scenes with optional commentary; "The Dating Scene: The Making of 50 First Dates"; Music video: "Hold Me Now" by Wayne Wonder; Music video: "Love Song" by 311; Music video: "Amber" by 311; Comedy Central Reel Comedy Special; Gag reel; "Talkin' Pidgin" featurette; Filmographies; Previews

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Adam Sandler	Henry Roth,Zahnarzt
Drew Barrymore	Lucy Whitmore
Rob Schneider	Ula
Sean Astin	Doug Whitmore
Blake Clark	Marlin Whitmore
Lusia Strus	Alexa
Dan Aykroyd	Dr. Keats
Amy Hill	Sue
Allen Covert	Ten Second Tom
Maya Rudolph	Stacy
Nephi Pomaikai Brown	Nick,Actor
Joe Nakashima	Old Hawaiian Man
Jonathan Loughran	Jennifer
Peter Dante	Security Guard
Dom Magwili	Security Guard
Wayne Federman	Patient
J.D. Donaruma	Young Man
Kent Avenido	Cook's Helper
Sharon Omi	Cafe Regular
Glen Chin	Cafe Regular
Aukuso Gus Puluti Sr.	Cafe Regular
Christian Guiterrez	Ula's Kid
Kylie Moore	Ula's Kid
James Lee	Ula's Kid
Keali'i Olmos	Ula's Kid
Tache Uesugi	Ula's Kid
Lynn Collins	Attractive Woman
Esmond Chung	Sheriff
Kristin Bauer	Female Firefighter
Ishtar Uhvana	Salon Worker
Brenda Vivian	Salon Patron
Chantell D. Christopher	Salon Patron
Shenika Williams	Salon Patron
Nectar Rose	Blonde in Office
Jackie Titone	Dentist
Yan Lin	Coroner
Nicola Hersh	Woman in Car
Virginia Reece	Red Head
Melissa Lawner	Tan Friend
Katheryn Winnick	Young Woman
David Suapaia	Stacy's Boyfriend
Julianne Morris	Noreen
Peter Chen	Caddy
Marguerite Cazin	Henry & Lucy's Daughter
Michael Osborn	Sea Lion Trainer
Kevin James	Factory Worker
Denise Bee	Ula's Wife
Albert Chi	Waiter
Brian L. Keaulana	Jet Skiier
Teddy Castellucci	Composer
Missi Pyle	Noreen
Adam Del Rio	Actor
Pete Anthony	Conductor
Christian Gutierrez	Ula's Kid
Lin Yan	Gerichtsmediziner
Actor	Actor
Peter Segal	Actor

Technical Credits

George Wing

Peter Segal	Director
George Wing	Screenwriter
Michael Ewing	Executive Producer,Producer
Daniel Lupi	Executive Producer,Producer
Jack Giarraputo	Producer
Steve Golin	Producer
Nancy Juvonen	Producer
Larry Kennar	Producer
John C. Hartigan	Special Effects
Roger Mussenden	Casting
Eddie Soria	Special Effects
Webster Whinery	Stunts
Jay Roach	Producer,Executive Producer
David Bach	Sound Effects
Roger Kelton	Special Effects Supervisor
Joseph Livolsi	Special Effects
Ron Rosegard	Special Effects
Brycen Counts	Stunts
Tara Fuller	Stunts
Scott Bankston	Executive Producer
Michael Adams	Stunts
Gary Guercio	Stunts
M. Jay Roach	Executive Producer
Charles Saldana	Key Grip
Sony Pictures Imageworks	Special Effects
Michael Brady	Stunts
Paul Eliopolus	Stunts
David Kelson	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

50 First Dates pulls off a neat little trick. The opening 20 minutes are filled with familiar Adam Sandler movie bits (walrus puke, sexually ambiguous co-worker, a horny and ethnic Rob Schneider) that even he seems tired of but knows need to be there for his core audience. In a pleasant surprise, the movie manages to disengage from its autopilot setting once the film's high concept kicks in. The Memento-meets-Groundhog Day conceit is actually thought out by first-time screenwriter George Wing. The film actually takes the time to figure out how Drew Barrymore's inability to make new memories affects those who love her most, and manages to find complications and solutions that are logical and thematically resonant. Director Peter Segal and Sandler, recognizing that they have been given a charming love story, are confident enough to back away from the more pedestrian moments of outlandishness that open the film. Sandler and Barrymore made a winning duo in The Wedding Singer. That film marked the first time Sandler tried to take his film persona in a new direction -- something he attempted more boldly in Paul Thomas Anderson's underappreciated Punch-Drunk Love. Sandler obviously learned from his experience on Punch-Drunk Love how his infantile screen persona can be allowed to grow up. With 50 First Dates, he has taken the lessons from that film, and packaged them in a way that his audience can accept.