Synopsis
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.
2011 Directed by Jonathan Levine
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.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Seth Rogen Anna Kendrick Bryce Dallas Howard Philip Baker Hall Serge Houde Andrew Airlie Matt Frewer Peter Kelamis Jessica Parker Kennedy Anjelica Huston Sugar Lyn Beard Donna Yamamoto Yee Jee Tso Sarah Smyth 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…
50 50, Live with It, 5050, 活個痛快, I'm with Cancer, Fifti-fifti, 50 50 Freunde fürs (Über)Leben, Fifty-Fifty, 50.50, 5050US
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.
me crying over a seth rogen movie at 3 in the morning is something i never thought i'd ever have to say but alas
Finely scripted, much 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 a truly heartless doc) and 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…
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A sensitively played and quite funny cancer dramedy. JGL and Seth Rogen provide excellent performances, as does Phillip Baker Hall in a typically moving supporting role.
me: *about to write a joke review that’s not really a joke about how i desperately need joseph gordon-levitt to start getting booked again*
anna kendrick’s character: making jokes is a defence mechanism and that’s fine
Why do I love 50/50? Is it the excellent and astounding performances from every single person? Is it the heartfelt story where intense drama and great comedy go hand in hand? Is it the flawless direction by Jonathan Levine? Is it the incredible and powerful script?
All of the above. Honestly, very few films make me tear up. (Examples being It's Such A Beautiful Day and The Tree of Life) However, ever since I saw 50/50, It has been on that list. After a re-watch, It's still on there.
The Awesome: 50/50 succeeds in being both a funny and raunchy comedy as well as a beautiful drama. Every scene feels expertly crafted, and not emotionally manipulative. JGL and Seth Rogen…
This was pretty good. The cast was good and Joesph Gordon-Levitt was really good. Definitely recommend if you’ve got nothing to watch.
Hope my mates look after me if this happens to me.
I love how honest and real this movie is. It knows exactly when to just sit in silence and reflect on things. It knows all the small facets of life to tap into. All the performances are great and it does a fantastic job at balancing the drama and comedy. I really do feel all the emotions with this one. I love the friendship between Adam and Kyle. It just feels like they’ve know each other forever and without them stating it, they know they are brothers.
I’ve seen it so many times but I never knew Giacchino did the score. It’s simplicity works so well with the great soundtrack that whilst emotionally manipulative at times, really works.
One of my favourite dramedies.
What a sweet movie. Probably the best, and certainly the bravest, performance Seth Rogen has ever given.
I watched this film a few years ago and it didn't resonate with me as much as it did this time.
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire film, I thought it was funnier than I remembered, more heartwarming and just felt very authentic, in such a great way, probably the best Seth Rogen performances in my opinion.
It's a tender, hilarious and truly moving film. Joseph Gordon-Levitt runs away with this one, delivering a phenomenal and underappreciated performance. Seth Rogen is hilarious in support. At the end of the day, this is a film about the beauty of friendship. The chemistry of the two leads, along with some other faces we meet along the way, particularly the older cancer patients, is so wholesome and captivating, it bangs home these themes while taking a nice screenplay and direction and elevating it to another level. Simply put, this film is superb. It'll always be one I go back to no matter how many times I've seen it. If you haven't seen it- give it a shot! It's so tough not to fall in love with it.
Umm hello , this is the best friend office ? Oh it is . Okay can I order one Seth Rogan as a best friend, please ? Oh thank you I'll be expecting him very soon .
You can sense the filmmakers / studio wanted to broaden the dour subject matter as much as possible with crass Seth Rogen jokes, “quirky” characterizations and and a lively soundtrack, and although it does get schmaltzy at times, it manages to hit enough true notes to satisfy. Dramedies are hard to pull off, but this one comes closer than most I’ve seen to truly earning its heartstrings pull. (2.5/4)
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