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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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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 this. as someone who survived cancer and it's close to people who did have it too, this 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! this is seriously underrated!!
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there’s a certain kind of movie you put on when you just need a good cry- this is one of those movies and i love it so much
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Really moving film and stellar performances that real evoked emotional responses. JGL does an amazing job showcasing a man dealing with cancer. Surprisingly, some of the more tear jerking moments came from Seth Rogen who plays the friend with a happy go lucky exterior, but with devout and caring personality.
4 stars only because I felt like the romantic arc in this film seemed sorta thrown in to exaggerate the wholesomeness in the end, but really it just felt a little too unrealistic and forced. Anna Kendrick really just plays Anna Kendrick.
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Smart, hilarious, and effecting, primarily due to its writing and performances, 50/50 really deserved a Best Original Screenplay nomination.
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