Day 40: (500) Days of Summer (2009, Dir. Marc Webb)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in this somewhat off beat romantic comedy smash from last summer. It is a creative, smart, sweet, stylish and a truly involving tale of the perils of romance in a modern world of pop culture.
I really find it difficult to fault this film it brilliantly mixes the highs of love and romance with a natural sense of charm and wit whilst also knowing how to skilfully tackle those “bad days” and tug on the heart strings too. It is hard not to get caught up in such a heart warming story that isn’t just another bland rom-com but something that is really refreshing and sharp; a film about relationships that is definitely not just another love story. It is this cliché busting nature which makes the film so relatable and interesting. There is a fantastic soundtrack to boot and a script that is lined with nods to various aspects of popular culture with everything from Star Wars to The Seventh Seal getting a mention.
A possible gripe is that and Tom’s breakdown at work is a bit on the nose; that and he only has two Smiths albums on his iTunes (and he calls himself a fan!) but I suppose that’s a just about forgivable error!
I think the choice of Marc Webb as the new director of the Spider-man reboot is an interesting one, and will definitely be one to watch, but for now we can revel in the delight of his big screen debut.
Overall this film really is an absolute joy; a fresh indie romance that dazzles with visual flair, a fantastic script and genuinely great comedy.
9/10
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1022603/
Extra: Time to break out The Smiths records again…
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