50 First Dates - 5

I can see why a lot of people like this film. A romantic comedy that shows that love can reverse the effects of memory loss. Granted films are suppose to have the suspended belief of inaccurate science, but in my opinion the film just isn't funny enough to outweigh the cheesiness of the story-line. The animal humor (character development) is somewhat funny but shouldn't be relied on to carry a film. Sean Astin with a lisp and on steroids is pretty funny. For those who haven't seen this, the main character, Drew Barrymore (Lucy), only has the long term memory from before an accident, everyday is the day after the accident and for a year her family lives with deceiving her. Adam Sandler (Henry) to the rescue. He convinces the family that the charade is just hurtful, duh. And thus the romantic relationship starts, breaks and ends happily. The only somewhat interesting conversation to have is about the tension of the film with memory and faithfulness. Since Lucy has no short term memory, it requires extra commitment on the part of Henry and her family. It is a hopeful movie in that it pushes the audience away from the simple apathy that nothing can improve Lucy's life. It shows that tragedy can be a learning experience in which we change our understanding of the world and our actions in it.