Walking Dead actress Lynn Collins in 50 First Dates that celebrates its 20th ann.
By Renee Hansen
The rom-com 50 First Dates celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film that was released on February 13, 2004; it was, and still is, the perfect movie for Valentine's Day. Walking Dead's Leah, played by Lynn Collins, has a small but memorable role in the film.
Directed by Peter Segal, known for the comedy films Tommy Boy and Anger Management, the film stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, with Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Lusia Strus, Blake Clark, and Dan Aykroyd in supporting roles. The film was the second collaboration of Sandler and Barrymore after The Wedding Singer but before Blended. They won an MTV Best on Screen Team award for 50 First Dates.
Filmed in Oahu, Hawaii, on the Windward Side and the North Shore, the story tells of Henry Roth (Sandler), a womanizing marine veterinarian, who falls for Lucy (Barrymore), an art teacher who has amnesia and forgets everything each night when he goes to sleep. When Henry meets her and discovers her ailment, he vows to win her over each day.
Collins portrays Lisa AKA Linda, one of Henry's conquests, who he tricks into thinking he is an secret agent, or intelligence operative, as he prefers. Below is her scene.
The soundtrack for 50 First Dates is a fantastic compilation of 80s and 90s covers, including "Love Song" by the Cure performed by 311, whose frontman Nick Hexum produced the soundtrack. The covers are primarily reggae-style, giving old songs new life.
50 First Dates Soundtrack
- "Hold Me Now" (Thompson Twins) by Wayne Wonder
- "Love Song" (The Cure) by 311
- "Lips Like Sugar" (Echo & the Bunnymen) by Seal featuring Mikey Dread
- "Your Love (L.O.V.E. Reggae Mix)" (The Outfield) by Wyclef Jean featuring Eve
- "Drive" (The Cars) by Ziggy Marley of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers
- "True" (Spandau Ballet) by will.i.am and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas
- "Slave To Love" (Bryan Ferry) by Elan Atias featuring Gwen Stefani of No Doubt
- "Every Breath You Take" (The Police) by UB40
- "Ghost In You" (Psychedelic Furs) by Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray
- "Friday I'm In Love " (The Cure) by Dryden Mitchell of Alien Ant Farm
- "Breakfast in Bed" (Dusty Springfield in 1969/UB40/Chrissie Hynde in 1988) by Nicole Kea (Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls)
- "I Melt With You" (Modern English) by Jason Mraz
- "Forgetful Lucy" by Adam Sandler
Although The Beach Boys' "Wouldn't It Be Nice" was heavily featured in the film, it wasn't included on the soundtrack.
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