"Gabriel's AICE Media Studies Blog"

  “50 First Dates” is a romantic-comedy that follows many typical conventions of the genre but also breaks some of them in a unique way. Like most rom-coms, it starts with two characters meeting under lighthearted circumstances, uses humor to build their relationship, and focuses on whether they can overcome a major obstacle to be together. The film uses bright colors, warm lighting, and tropical Hawaiian scenery and mise-en-scene to keep the tone cheerful and relaxed, which is very common in rom-coms that aim to make the viewer feel comfortable and entertained. However, the movie starts breaking conventions through repetition in the visuals, like Lucy waking up in the same outfit, doing the same morning routine, and visiting the same café, showing how her memory resets every day. This adds a layer of seriousness not usually seen in the genre. The sound also follows typical conventions, using upbeat music, soft romantic songs, and playful dialogue to keep the movie fun and energet...