(500) Days of Summer
This is not a love story. This is a story about love.
Overview
Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
(500) Days of Summer arrived at a time of increased cynicism about traditional romantic comedies. It resonated with audiences who were tired of idealized depictions of love and appreciated its more realistic and bittersweet portrayal of a relationship that doesn't have a fairytale ending. The film captured the anxieties and uncertainties of dating in the late 2000s, making it a cultural touchstone for a generation.
- The non-linear narrative structure provides a unique and engaging perspective on relationships and memory.
- The performances, particularly by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel, are compelling and nuanced.
- The film explores relatable themes of love, expectations, heartbreak, and the complexities of relationships in a modern context.
- The soundtrack is excellent and perfectly complements the mood and tone of the film.
Fun Facts
- Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have been friends since they were teenagers, which contributed to their on-screen chemistry.
- The Smiths' song "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want" plays a pivotal role in Tom's perception of his relationship with Summer.
- The architecture firm Tom works for, specializing in greeting cards, symbolizes the film's commentary on expectations versus reality and the commodification of emotions.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"This is not a love story. This is a story about love."
Español
ES
Title: (500) días juntos
"Chico conoce a chica. Chico se enamora. Chica no."
Deutsch
DE
Title:
"Er liebt sie, aber sie glaubt nicht an die Liebe."
Português
PT
Title: (500) Dias com Summer
"Era quase como apaixonar-se."
suomi
FI
Title:
"Mitä, jos onkin olemassa ”se oikea” – ja mitä tapahtuu, kun menetät hänet?"
Italiano
IT
Title: (500) giorni insieme
"A volte innamorarsi è lo sbaglio migliore che si possa fare"
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Reviews
Fun film.
'(500) Days of Summer' impressed me. It features a fairly unique and a pretty refreshing romcom story, which is told in an interesting way. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Tom) is very good, as is co-star Zooey Deschanel (Summer). The pacing is good, as are the comedic aspects. All in all it's a pleasant watch.
I recently had the opportunity to watch this movie again, many years removed from the first time I saw it. I was surprised how few details I remembered.
During the movie’s sharpest moments, the dialogue is witty and fun. The story bounces around back and forth along the 500 day timeline they have measured out for the relationship between the two main characters. The device works; we get to see the state of their couple-ness at various points. It is, most of the time entertaining.
But I have to say, as much as I like Zooey in her role (and this time around I know her from her great work in Elf), I was less than dazzled by our hero. I found him to be rather pathetic and despite the fun the two characters shared at times, it felt to me there was not much chemistry between the two, except when Zooey’s character exerted herself in his direction. Perhaps that was intended, given the arc of the plot.
As I said above, the movie was entertaining, but ultimately I wasn’t satisfied with the ending. How it turned out for both characters, while believable when looked at from afar, came across as sudden and a little lame. More groundwork should have be laid out for where they stood at the end.
**When I suffer from love pain** after any breakup and cry for days, when I build scenarios in my head and upset myself again, **I will remember (500) days of summer** and I realised much better that t**here is nothing I need to upset myself so much,** because I have experienced that **new people will come up** and make me happy and even make me sad.
Famous Quotes
"Just because she likes the same bizzaro crap you do doesn't mean she's your soul mate."
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Media
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Featurette
Marc Webb talks (500) Days of Summer at Sundance London
Featurette
Zooey Deschanel Talks "500 Days of Summer" | On Location w/ Josh Horowitz