Comedies, Animation, Live-Action, Romance, Love Story, Young Love, Recommended, Romantic Comedy, Los Angeles, California, Relationships, Love, Couples, Architecture
Description
Fans of HIGH FIDELITY and ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND will be charmed by this quirky film that sheds a linear plot in favor of a memory-driven look at a failed romance. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (BRICK) stars as Tom, a greeting-card writer who dreams of becoming an architect and finding his true love. Zooey Deschanel (THE HAPPENING) plays Summer, a vintage-looking beauty whose ideas about love are entirely modern. As Tom remembers his 500 days with Summer, his mind jumps from moment to moment, largely thinking of the good times in their trouble-filled relationship.
Indie darlings Deschanel and Gordon-Levitt are perfectly cast in this sweet, funny film that infuses the typical romantic tropes with reality. Anyone else would have caused audiences to hate Summer, but Deschanel is adorable enough that she still endears herself to viewers. Arthouse favorite Gordon-Levitt hasn't played a traditional romantic lead since 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU in 1999, but here he proves equally adept at portraying Tom's sweetness and his neuroses. Music-video director Marc Webb makes his feature debut with (500) DAYS OF SUMMER, and it's easy to see influences of his past work. The soundtrack boasts songs from Regina Spektor, Doves, Feist, Wolfmother, and, of course, The Smiths, the band that brings the couple together. Webb also adds an innovative style to the dramedy, combining a naturalistic look at love with a non-linear plot, animated vignettes, and a triumphant musical sequence. The film's mixture of cynicism and romance makes it perfect viewing for happy couples, the recently dumped, and the hopeful singles in the audience.
DVD Features
Region 1 Note: Audio Commentary with Director Marc Webb and Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt Lost Days of Summer - Deleted and Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
I was recommended this movie and thought I would like it despite it being a romantic comedy, and I kind of did like it, but obviously not to much. :D Its a realistic approach to that age old boy... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on December 27, 2009
Reviewed by: Zara
This movie is, well, cute. I hardly find it to be the cult phenomenon of the year as so many people and news media sources are proclaiming it to be. It's a fantasy and it's a tad too hipster and... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on November 22, 2009
Reviewed by: Tim
I'm am Clueless about this film. Well I understand the film just fine but I do not understand the hype around it. I have read so many reviews in which people praise this film like its the next... Read the whole review at MatchFlick
Posted on December 29, 2009
Posted on November 22, 2009
