Drew Barrymore Opens Up On The Original Ending Of Adam Sandler Rom-Com 50 First Dates; DEETS

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As a lifestyle expert with a soft spot for romantic films that offer a unique perspective on life and love, I must say that the behind-the-scenes revelation about 50 First Dates is both fascinating and heartbreaking at the same time. Knowing that the original ending was far from the joyous reunion we all cherished adds a layer of complexity to the film’s narrative.

As a dedicated fan, I’ve always found that certain romantic films from Hollywood never seem to lose their charm, even after many years have passed since their release. For instance, who can forget Drew Barrymore‘s captivating role in the 2004 romantic comedy “50 First Dates”? Interestingly, it turns out that the film nearly ended differently than we saw on screen, as Ms. Barrymore herself recently revealed.

In a recent installment of The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress disclosed to Ross Matthews, one of Drew’s news correspondents, that the movie “50 First Dates,” which was originally called “50 First Kisses,” was initially conceived as a dramatic film set in Seattle.

Although the movie’s ultimate scene shows Whitmore recovering her lost memories through a video created by Roth, subsequently rejoining him and their child, the initial ending is far from joyful.

   

In the original finale, Whitmore advises Roth, “It’s time for you to go out and live your days, as there’s no life here.” According to Barrymore, Roth departs but later reappears, entering the restaurant casually with a greeting, “Hello, I’m Henry.” The movie ends with this moment.

50 First Dates, which hit theaters in February 2004, amassed an impressive total of $198.4 million worldwide. This film garnered Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler a People’s Choice Award for their exceptional on-screen chemistry.

In the movie, 50 First Dates, we find a unique take on romance involving neurological injury (Lucy Whitmore’s character suffers from amnesia). This film beautifully illustrates love as an extraordinary power that can bring about fresh starts, even in the wake of life-altering events following a devastating accident.

Based on reports by Collider, the movie is somewhat inspired by real-life events. Michelle Philpots, a resident of Lincolnshire, experiences a condition similar to the character Lucy from the film 50 First Dates, where she wakes up each day thinking it’s 1994. This condition is believed to have been caused by accidents in her past that resulted in a specific form of amnesia.

In 1985, the first incident occurred, followed by another one in 1990. As a result of these incidents, she experienced head injuries that led to a diagnosis of Epilepsy.

Over time, Michelle’s memory becomes static at 1994, and each day feels the same to her as if it were that year. Contrastingly, Lucy in the movie experiences a different kind of amnesia – her memory is erased every night when she sleeps. However, Michelle’s memory loss operates differently; while she does forget events daily without exception, her memory lapses can occur surprisingly quickly, even within minutes.

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2024-08-14 10:23