Analysis Of The Movie ' 50 First Dates ' Essay

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“50 First Dates” is a romantic comedy movie starring Adam Sandler (Henry Roth) as a veterinary surgeon, Drew Barrymore (Lucy Whitmore), who is amnesiac, and Rob Schneider. In this movie, Lucy is depicted to have a syndrome called amnesic syndrome. The movie starts in Oahu, in Hawaii at the Sea Life Park Island where Henry Roth has a reputation of seducing female tourists who visits the Island. Henry shows no interest in committing himself into a serious relationship. The story takes a turn when Henry’s boat breaks down and goes to Hukilau Café to wait for the maritime guard who could assist him with his boast. The following paper will illustrate how the film discusses amnesia. At the café, Henry meets Lucy Whitmore who is in her own world making architectural designs on her waffles. Henry does not introduce himself to Lucy on the first day but rather on the second day when he meets her gain at the café. When Henry goes back to the Café and sees Lucy, Henry is surprised that Lucy does not remember him. The café owner, Sue (Amy Hill) explains to Henry about Lucy’s car accident that left her with anterograde amnesia which makes her wake up every day thinking it is October 13 of last year. Ignoring Sue’s warning on Lucy’s condition, Henry goes on to invite Lucy to a date but it does not turn on well. Henry goes into extreme pretence in order to get Lucy’s attention such as using his crazy friends Marlin and Doug, car trouble, making a video of himself to make Lucy

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