"BRILLIANTLY BALANCED"
50/50 is a comedy drama film directed by Jonathan Levine (same guy that brought us The Wackness, 2008). Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27 year old guy who leanrs of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. Its Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston, Serge Houde, Andrew Airlie, Matt Frewer, Phillip Baker Hall, Donna Yamamoto, Sugar Lyn Beard, Yee Jee Tso, Sarah Myth, Peter Kelamis & Jessica Parker Kennedy.
#Fact: James McAvoy was cast as Adam, but had to drop out due to personal conflicts. Joseph Gordon-Levitt replaced him after being called by Seth Rogen less than a week before shooting was scheduled to start. He accepted the role two days before.
#Fact: James McAvoy was cast as Adam, but had to drop out due to personal conflicts. Joseph Gordon-Levitt replaced him after being called by Seth Rogen less than a week before shooting was scheduled to start. He accepted the role two days before.
THE REVIEW:
Suprisingly, I enjoyed watching this film (well done Mr. Levine). I didn't think i would find it funny, first thought was how can you have a comedy about someone having cancer? but its much more than that. 50/50 has got a calm yet funny aura about it, i think more that's to do with the leading man Adam Lerner (Levitt). He finds out he's got cancer at his young age and just tries his best to takes it on his stride.
Adam's friend Kyle (Rogen) brings great comedy that made me "LOL" a few times (hilarious one liners). Even Adam had his funny moments. I liked the mix of comedy and still being able to put across the seriousness of the disease. The weed smoking brought a different side to life i don't see in films like this. Even though we find out quite early about his diagnosis, I gradually felt more sorry for him as the film moves on. I'm glad it does not get all soppy on me too quickly. The storyline balances out well, the pace is just perfect and when the touching scenes come in they really hits home. Whoever doesn't want to see this film because its about cancer is missing out on some a good story and even greater acting. All the characters make this film work superbly, all have good qualities that sticks to mind.
This film does appeals to the older generation but the younger crowd (18+) will find this good to watch if they can tear themselves away from the bigger budgets blockbusters.
OVERALL: Very Watchable.
STAR RATINGS OUT OF 5: 4
ONE FAVOURITE MOMENT IN THE FILM:
The scene where Kyle comes back from his date and he lets Adam know who he saw. #ExhibitWh*re
(if you loved another moment in the film, please feel free to share it with us in the comments)
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