I come back so suddenly because I was blown away by a movie I just saw at the theater. This film is one of those flicks that doesn't come around too often. It has the ability to create laughter, tears, and captivating characters and story. 50/50 is one of those rare films, that after viewing it, I feel inspired and motivated to live life more fully. It reminds me to appreciate the little things and ultimately look myself in the mirror and smile because I have a fantastic life and I love living it.
50/50 looks at 27 year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and follows his struggles with being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. It shows how he copes with the illness, how his relationships are affected and how life can be unfair. Making the best of a terrible situation can be difficult. The ability to laugh and live in the moment while dealing with this terrible situation is easier said than done.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is one of those actors that I find immediately likeable. I really connected with his character's numbness towards accepting the disease. It seemed like a genuine reaction and when his frustration kept building, I found myself more and more captivated by how real everything felt. From the reaction of his best friend, to his mother's overbearingness, and even how his therapist responded. This film had the right chemistry of actors that were placed in a story that is often shyed away from in Hollywood. On paper it doesn't sound like that intriguing of a movie. Young man gets cancer and tries to cope. It sounds like a real downer of a film that would be accompanied with WARNING: audience members should bring at least one box of tissues. In my humblest of humble opinions, this movie uniquely captures a part of life that is often avoided due to it's depressing nature. Some of the scenes in the movie were hard to watch; however, the flawless execution of the film made it powerfully inspiring and well worth the pricey admission ticket ($12.50 in the Chicago!).
The Breakdown: I hereby classify this motion picture... perfect. It has everything I ever wanted in a movie. It is part raunchy comedy, part dramedy, part tearjerker, part inspirational story. There is love, friendship, family, and coping with a disease all tossed together to create something very human. Very real. 50/50 made me appreciate everything in life. It sparked a feeling of energetic bliss. So, I am now going to do something quite unique... I am saying thank you. Thank you 50/50 for being a great film (and yes I know the movie won't say your welcome or thanks for seeing me. I realize this, but I'm saying it anyways).
Trailer: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/summit/5050/
