Many of you may have realised that I’ve been watching quite a few films starring the lovely Drew Barrymore. Although there are some who largely just consider her a romantic comedy queen, from going through her credits I’ve noticed how versatile and adventurous she has been as an actress. And while I’ve always been a fan, I’ve gained a new-found appreciation for her talent as of late from sifting through her varied filmography. She is for my money, quite an underrated actress in my eyes. So the question is, which role of hers is your favourite?
vinnieh 
The Wedding Singer.
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She’s so kooky and genuinely adorable in that film.
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I mostly saw her as a kid in E.T, Firestarter then Donnie Darko and Charlies Angels (which sucked). Obviously she’s done a bit better since then! 🙂
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I have something of a soft spot for Charlie’s Angels.
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I’m not surprised, but it was dire 🙂
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It’s a mess of a film but a guilty pleasure.
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Honestly? Firestarter.
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You know, I still have yet to see that one.
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You need to rectify that!
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I know, will be rectified soon.
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As I grew up with her in ET, I’d have to say that still tops my list. Currently watching her opposite Timothy Olyphant in Santa Clarita Diet – very much enjoying her her in this show.
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She’s so cute in ET. Thanks for the heads up on that show.
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Geeze I’m terrible at remembering names.. but it’s the movie where she is constantly reliving the same day. I love that movie, even if Adam Sandler is in it, it’s probably his best movie too;)
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You’re thinking of 50 First Dates. I too like that movie a lot.
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Yep I think you got it Vman;)
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I’m not the biggest fan of Adam Sandler, but he’s at least tolerable in 50 First Dates as well as The Wedding Singer. Funny that they both star Drew Barrymore as the love interest.
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Lol..she carries him well;)
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Haha, you could say that.
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As we have already mentioned her sexy turn in ‘Poison Ivy’, I will go with the rarely mentioned film, ‘Whip It’. A roller-skating film, if you’ve never seen it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Gotta love her turn as Ivy. Ah, Whip It is one I’ve been meaning to watch for ages now. Thanks for boosting it up a few notches.
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Gotta go with Poison Ivy
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She really got into that part being sexy and scheming, yet with a certain vulnerability in there.
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There are so many. E.T., The Wedding Singer and I liked 50 First Dates…plus many more. Hard to narrow down, but I guess I did by just listing those three.
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I’ve enjoyed going through her films. She’s got that personality to her that is pretty infectious.
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Yep. She is so likable!
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That smile, facial expressions and sunny demeanour are a joy to watch. But she’s also capable of portraying really dramatic emotion in a natural way.
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Everafter, obviously
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Man, that movie is fantastic. As was she.
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For me, The Wedding Singer as he’s just so adorable in that film. I also liked her work in Whip It where she directed the film and played a small supporting role.
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Oh she was delightful in The Wedding Singer. As cute as a button. And that’s the second recommendation of Whip It.
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Charley’s Angels, she’s adorable in 50 First Dates, and I thought she was funny in Never Been Kissed. I’m a fan. 🤙🏻
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I found her both funny and touching in Never Been Kissed. I so wanted her to find some acceptance.
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I’d say: E.T., Firestarter, The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Whip It, Charlie’s Angels, and Ever After-A Cinderella Story (which for me is the best Cinderella retelling ever made.)
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I really want to see Firestarter amd Whip It now. What’s not to love about Drew Barrymore? She’s so lovable.
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Do you have Netflix Vinnie? I ask, because she’s in a new series there called the Santa Clarita Diet, which is hysterical!
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Yes, I do have Netflix. Currently watching Party of Five. Heard a lot about the show you mentioned, sounds like a really dark comedy.
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It is. I think you’d really like it Vinnie. Oh! And I forgot to include Scream. She may have only had a cameo, but she brilliantly set up the rest of the movie!
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Ah, that opening to Scream is a classic. She really conveys the terror of being menaced by a crazy killer well. That opening still gives me the chills.
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Liked Never Been Kissed, although if you think about it, some of the stuff that goes down in that film is creepy.
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You mean like how she develops feelings for her ‘teacher’.
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I just worked out why I haven’t been seeing any of your Posts, I’ve been unfollowed?
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Don’t know how that happened, but thanks for following again.
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So which Drew Barrymore performance is your favourite?
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LOL well she’s taken her clothes off in five movies so I guess any of those 🙂
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Thanks for commenting.
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What was the link for your second channel again vinnieh? TY
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https://bunsareallthatyourequire.wordpress.com/
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I liked her in the opening of Scream. Her role may have been short lived but it was memorable.
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Yes, she played the tormented teen excellently. Got the film off to a really jaw-dropping start.
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ET for sure. She is my daughter’s age and it has been fun to watch them both grow up.
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That’s sweet. She was an adorable kid in ET.
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50 First Dates and The Wedding Singer. Both with Adam Sandler. He seems to bring out something really special in her personality. In 50 I loved her look, so natural, stripped of makeup. I read they spent so much time just chilling and getting high in Hawaii filming that one. No wonder she looked so relaxed, ha ha!
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She’s so natural and lovable in just about anything. Even in interviews, she has a very a
approachable personality.
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The most memorable for me would include ET, the opening to Scream and The Wedding Singer. I also liked her role in Donnie Darko.
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She opened Scream up really well and showed just how unpredictable the film would be.
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Riding in Cars with boys… I like watching her change throughout the film. And of course… Scream
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Riding in Cars with Boys has just come on Netflix, will definitely have to see it.
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Had to see love for The Wedding Singer. She is so adorable in that. Would like to see 50 First Dates.
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I love her spirited and gorgeous smile in that one.
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So I looked up her filmography, had a good look. Asked my lovely wife if I’ve ever raved about Drew in any one role. She says no, not really. We both agree that (of the films of hers we’ve seen, which is definitely not all of them, not even close) no one would ever say ‘wow, Drew Barrymore really stretched for that role.’ Maybe it’s happened and we’ve missed it – totally possible. But in rom coms, for example, she’s perfectly fine in those roles. She can nail those easily. I dunno. We also agreed that Barrymore’s more interesting as a director and producer, taking on projects she really believes in and making them go. Having the last name Barrymore surely helps, in Hollywood, but she really takes charge there.
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Lately, she’s really got into the producer role. And good for her, I like to see people succeed.
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That’s really hard. The top 3 that appeared in my head are Riding In Cars With Boys, Donnie Darko, and Poison Ivy.
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I plan to see Riding soon as it has just come on Netflix.
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It wasn’t a great movie, but I liked the story, and her acting.
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I’m going to see it.
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Drew is one of my favorite actresses! I loved Ever After as a kid, and then E.T., and then Charlie’s Angels! Also, The Wedding Singer is one of my favorite movies now!
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She was the most adorable child in ET. Gotta love some Charlie’s Angels, kick ass attitude and outrageous thrills.
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I had to think about this for a bit….but I’m going to go with two performances. One was E.T. It’s simply a bit of childhood memories that are playing a part in that one, but I also thought that for a child so young to be able to act in that way, was really amazing.
The other role was actually a small part, but I still thought it was an amazing performance: the opening scene of Scream. Not only did it manage to set the tione for the movie, but I thought her performance was truly heartbreaking. So…these are my picks 😊
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She sold that feeling of wonder and curiosity so well in ET, as did the other kids in the film. Damn that opening of Scream is still tense and creepy. And a lot of that is due to the terror Barrymore projected. The last shot of that opening scene still haunts me.
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Could not agree more…you just talking about it now, made the image pop up right in front of my mind. Great stuff, in a horrible kind of way that is 😊
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It’s visceral stuff and you just knew from it,that all bets were off with the rest of the movie.
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Oh I probalby have to go with 50 First DAtes. Also Miss You Already.
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I love 50 First Dates. Hadn’t heard of Miss You Already, but thanks for putting it on my radar.
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Definitely 50 First Dates as Forgetful Lucy!
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She’s really charming and full of energy in that movie.
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I quite like her in ‘Never Been Kissed’ and ‘Whip It’ as well, she’s done some really good films!
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She’s a real sparky and likeable presence I find. So natural.
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Hmm good question. Young: ET. Adult: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
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I can’t say I’d heard of Confessions until now. But as always, I like being introduced to movies I’m unfamiliar with. Thanks, Alex.
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