Drew Barrymore talked about filming romantic comedies, recalling the movie «50 First Dates»
15 august 2024 в 04:28
Drew Barrymore remembered her days of romantic comedies, especially the movie «50 First Dates», - revealing that the film originally had a completely different ending.
The 49-year-old actress is known for her wide range of roles, from Gertie in «E.T». to Casey Becker in «Scream» and Lucy Whitmore in the cult film with Adam Sandler. The romantic comedy, released in 2004 and set in Hawaii, tells the story of Henry Roth, played by a 57-year-old actor, who has commitment issues until he meets Drew’s character, Lucy, who suffers from memory loss due to a past car accident. Henry does everything he can to help her remember him and acknowledge their relationship.
The well-known film originally ended with Lucy regaining her memory after watching a videotape made by Henry, and they ultimately get back together. However, this was not the original plot.
In an episode of her show, Drew Barrymore revealed that the original ending was supposed to be more dramatic: «It was a drama that took place in Seattle, and the original ending was that she said, 'You should go and live your life because there’s no life here.' And he leaves, as he does, but comes back, walks into the restaurant and just sits down and says, 'Hi, I’m Henry.' And the movie ends». She also mentioned that the film was originally supposed to be called «50 First Kisses».
As the live audience held their breath, her co-host Ross Mathews expressed his gratitude, saying: «Can I just say, honestly: Thank you. Thank you for changing that».
«50 First Dates» marks two decades since its release in February 2004 and has become a film cherished by multiple generations. Director Peter Segal told Entertainment Weekly in 2019: «The hardest thing in movies is to come up with a strong beginning and a strong ending, and if you have that, you have a shot. I think it’s still the best ending of any movie I’ve done»
The 49-year-old actress is known for her wide range of roles, from Gertie in «E.T». to Casey Becker in «Scream» and Lucy Whitmore in the cult film with Adam Sandler. The romantic comedy, released in 2004 and set in Hawaii, tells the story of Henry Roth, played by a 57-year-old actor, who has commitment issues until he meets Drew’s character, Lucy, who suffers from memory loss due to a past car accident. Henry does everything he can to help her remember him and acknowledge their relationship.
The well-known film originally ended with Lucy regaining her memory after watching a videotape made by Henry, and they ultimately get back together. However, this was not the original plot.
In an episode of her show, Drew Barrymore revealed that the original ending was supposed to be more dramatic: «It was a drama that took place in Seattle, and the original ending was that she said, 'You should go and live your life because there’s no life here.' And he leaves, as he does, but comes back, walks into the restaurant and just sits down and says, 'Hi, I’m Henry.' And the movie ends». She also mentioned that the film was originally supposed to be called «50 First Kisses».
As the live audience held their breath, her co-host Ross Mathews expressed his gratitude, saying: «Can I just say, honestly: Thank you. Thank you for changing that».
«50 First Dates» marks two decades since its release in February 2004 and has become a film cherished by multiple generations. Director Peter Segal told Entertainment Weekly in 2019: «The hardest thing in movies is to come up with a strong beginning and a strong ending, and if you have that, you have a shot. I think it’s still the best ending of any movie I’ve done»
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