500 Days Of Summer
A young man falls in love with the new girl in his office only to discover that she's not exactly what he's been hoping for.
500 days of Summer is a beautifully optimistic and well thought out romantic comedy, something that doesn't often occur in a genre which is plagued by cheesy confessions of undying love and unrealistic relationships. It involves two main characters Tom, a disgruntled greetings card writer who somehow got lost trying to become an architect and the beautiful Summer, full of life and a view to always chase her dreams. Tom falls in love with her while Summer - well she doesn't fall in love with him.
The twist in this romantic comedy is acted out superbly by the talented cast who portray perfectly the pitfalls which occur in all relationships, only reversing the gender order. Joseph Gordon Levitt (Tom) gives a stunning performance as a man smitten with a girl who shows him the good side of life, something his pessimistic character appears to have forgotten and as the man crushed by said girl.
One technique employed in the film to great effect is the flashbacks to the 500 days of their relationship. The tone changes with each of these portrayals which are not always given in numerical order, however the impressive soundtrack and acting performances given make this film entertaining and hilarious - filled with jokes about sex, relationships and how to get over somebody who broke your heart.
Optimistic, offbeat and hilariously true to life, 500 days of summer is definitely worth the money and brings about hope that no matter how much you think that person might have been for you, there is always somebody else around the corner.
