HBO Max50 First Dates (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter of romantic love and memory loss, along with its focus on individual commitment and adaptation, is fundamentally apolitical, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without intentional race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, with DEI themes not being a central focus of the storyline.
Secondary
50 First Dates does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The narrative is entirely centered on heterosexual romance, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
50 First Dates is an original romantic comedy with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments from which any character's gender could have been swapped.
50 First Dates is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical account. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or established racial depiction to compare against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
4.5
4.8
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