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It takes a pair to beat the odds.
Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.
50/50
2011 Directed by Jonathan Levine
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Seth Rogen Anna Kendrick Bryce Dallas Howard Anjelica Huston Serge Houde Andrew Airlie Sugar Lyn Beard Matt Frewer Philip Baker Hall Donna Yamamoto Yee Jee Tso Sarah Smyth Peter Kelamis Jessica Parker Kennedy Daniel Bacon P. Lynn Johnson Laura Bertram Matty Finochio Marie Avgeropoulos Luisa D'Oliveira Veena Sood Andrea Brooks Beatrice King Chilton Crane Lauren Miller Jason Vaisvila Brent Sheppard Stephanie Belding Show All…
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50 50, Fifti-fifti, 5050, 活個痛快, I'm with Cancer, Live with It, 50 50 Freunde fürs (Über)Leben, 50.50, 5050US
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Nicely scripted, hugely improvised & emotionally investing, the story of 50/50 is actually based on this film's writer, Will Reiser, who penned down the screenplay covering his own struggle with cancer & ends up making a satire out of it without really hurting the sentiments of anyone undergoing through the same diagnosis in their lives.
50/50 concerns Adam; a 27-year old guy who learns that he's diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer (news broken by an absolutely heartless doc) & that his chances of survival is 50%. The plot covers his subsequent struggle to beat the disease but in the process, he is finally able to see who & what are the most important things in his life.
Wonderfully directed by Jonathan…
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My favorite cancer film.
It wasn't too light that it can be called shallow. And it wasn't too heavy that it can be called overdramatic.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character hit the spot where no other 'cancer' film could seem to hit. The rawness of his thoughts cut through the screen and got me thinking and realizing all whilst empathizing. And laughing (thanks, Seth Rogen).
This wasn't just a 'cancer' film though-- There was more than the sickness. Real friendships. Clueless newbie counselors. Cheating girlfriends. Awkward blooming connections. Overbearing mothers. Sick fathers. It all perfectly blended. Very, very intelligent take.
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wasn't expecting to cry that much but here we are. i loved it. it isn't far from reality, and i think it really helps that this is inspired on the film writer's real experience.
also, it was hilarious! seriously underrated!!
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Somehow deep and superficial at the same time? Good soundtrack, great cast. The important thing is that it was worth my time
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Everyone needs a Seth Rogen to shut down their manipulative romantic partners. Can't believe I didn't have this as a 5 already.
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Wholesome and natural, this has the lightest touch from a filmmaker when the subject matter gets so heavy. It’s strange how a movie ao emotionally involved can feel breezy, but if anyone could pull off that part, it’s Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The pacing and progression is tight, nothing underdone or overwrought. Characters can feel one-dimensional, but the nature of the story keeps things in perspective.
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although the story isn’t anything amazing, I am a sucker for the aesthetic of comedy/romance movies like this from the mid-to-late 00s / early 10s. also good performances and moments across the board.
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