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(500) Days of Summer (2009)
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Director:Marc Webb
Starring:Zooey Deschanel | Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Clark Gregg | Minka Kelly | Matthew Gray Gubler | Rachel Boston | Geoffrey Arend | Chloe Moritz
Genres:Comedy | Romance
Languages:English
Synopsis:Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn't. This post modern love story is never what we expect it to be--it's thorny yet exhilarating, funny and sad, a twisted journey of highs and lows that doesn't quite go where we think it will. When Tom, a hapless greeting card copywriter and hopeless romantic, is blindsided after his girlfriend Summer dumps him, he shifts back and forth through various periods of their 500 days "together" to try to figure out where things went wrong. His reflections ultimately lead him to finally rediscover his true passions in life.


Customer Review
Refreshingly sharp 35 out of 100
Its nice to see a romantic film which doesn't insist on a happy ending or some notion of there being someone we are 'meant to be with'. We know it doesn't end well because we are shown the story of a romance out of sequence. Its a bit of a pity that the film makers are too in love with the gimmickry of showing the romance out of sequence, and they are also too fond of cliches, such as the smart alecky little sister. But its a cut above most romance films.
Philip from Dublin , 04 Feb 2012
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

A Great Film 50 out of 100
This is a really great night's viewing. The story, the acting it has it all. I was nervous when I realised the film kept going back and forward in time but in fact I got used to it very quickly and it added to the story. Watch it!
Seamus from Monaghan , 28 Jun 2011
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

500 days of summer 25 out of 100
Quirky and involving rom com which is better than your average sugar fest, a bit too knowing for its own good but not a bad way to spend an afternoon!
jerry from Cork , 12 May 2011
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Alright 20 out of 100
Not the most enjoyable film to watch, it was like a cross between a film and a documentary on relationships. It's just one of those ones which you will either love or hate. I'd say from a cinematic point of view it would go highly acclaimed however from an entertainment perspective it was a bit lacking.
Norah from Dublin , 06 May 2011
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Beautiful 45 out of 100
A very realistic look at relationships. This movie is a breath of fresh air from the typical hollwood rom-com. Yes it is a romance and a comedy, but it gives a more realistic outcome to the relationship. There is no happy ever after for them but there is a happy ending. I think the gem of this movie and its biggest comedy factor is how effectively it demonstrates how easy it is to create unrealistic assumptions and expectations, and how they can hinder the simple enjoyment of the relationship as it is in every moment.
Sonja from Westmeath , 20 Feb 2011
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Rewarding... 40 out of 100
Wanna a film to put you in a good mood in these absent times, try this one out. Very well made good sub plot lines and excellent acting top class...
Daniel from Kerry , 09 Dec 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Light hearted romantic comedy 30 out of 100
Light hearted romantic comedy with likeable characters,
Toni from Wicklow , 28 Oct 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

A good alternative for rom com haters 45 out of 100
If you like films like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" you'll like this one. Not cheesy, not gushy.... a fairly good representation of relationships and the course they can follow.
Aisling from Mayo , 15 Sep 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

A great Movie! 45 out of 100
A great twist!
Philomena from Louth , 15 Aug 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

It was ok 30 out of 100
Ok
Patricia from Carlow , 05 Aug 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

500days of summer 15 out of 100
Boring
Rena from Cork , 02 Jul 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

What a mess 15 out of 100
I wanted to like this having heard good reports but sadly the meandering of this film make it an utter mess. Joseph Gordon-Levitt seems to have the emotional maturity of a 14 year old. The rest of cast do their best but unfortunately the over-clever script lobs any number of absurd and unnecessary elements that it just collapses under its own weight.
Ken from Louth , 01 Jul 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

500 days of summer 50 out of 100
I really loved it...finally a movie who talk about the life as it is...its very romantic and very sad at the same time and also very funny...i think everyone who wach it can see a piece of their own life in it...really good
Francesco from Dublin , 22 Jun 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

So so 15 out of 100
Mehh.. that is what i would say about this one....everyone said it was great this and great that.....meh....i wasn't in love with it....it seemed to be a trying a little too hard really to be quirky and cool and alternative..... watchable...but not my favourite.....didn't warm to the story...didn't warm to the characters...wasn't thrilled with the journey of the plot..... ah.....it's worth a watch...that is about it...
Elaine from Galway , 01 Jun 2010
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Awful 5 out of 100
I found this film just plain awful and boring, couldn't watch it till the end!
Anne from Wexford , 26 May 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Terrible 5 out of 100
Dont see the point in this 1 very very very boring 500days of boring.
stephen from Dublin , 17 May 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

I'd rather spend 2 hours in Ikea 20 out of 100
Clumsy, awkward, tryhard, cliched, slow, overly whimsical plot, characters and scenarios carried by a decent soundtrack, clever music to motion, and visually appealing aesthetics (wardrobe, colour, and set design). Sure, it looks pretty, but what does it do?! What is it for!? A very drawn out but strangely successful advertisement for Ikea. (Oh, and look out for the numerous and ANNOYING references and nods to other, better, more credible offbeat/arthouse films. Can you say earnest an
martha from Waterford , 13 May 2010
3 people out of 5 found this review helpful

Not sooo cool1 25 out of 100
Billed as some super indie film. This film just tries too hard to be cool - it is ok but it is akind of like listening to Muse all poshing but you get a feeling you seen it before (done better). Stop trying so hard.
gerard from Laois , 09 May 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Really good movie 40 out of 100
Didn't think that i'd enjoy, put it on the long finger for a while, but very happy that i finally got it out. great movie
Ronan from Dublin , 06 May 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

(500) Days of Summer 5 out of 100
Dreadful rubbish
Frances from Clare , 27 Apr 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

500 day of summer 5 out of 100
Dreadful
KATHLEEN from Cavan , 24 Apr 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Slow 20 out of 100
A bit slow but ok
adrienne from Dublin , 20 Apr 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Enjoyable 35 out of 100
Lovely soundtrack and lots of unexpected quirky scenes. enjoyed it!
Danielle from Donegal , 20 Apr 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

500 hundred days of boredom 10 out of 100
After seeing this dvd advertised i thought it would be very good but like most films they only showed the "good bits" i found myself watching the film just to see if something actually would happen, it didnt i just droned on and on i definately would not recommend this film
Colette from Longford , 19 Apr 2010
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Not great 10 out of 100
Completely forgetable. In fact I had to wtch the trailer to remind myself what it was so I could write the review.!!!
Hilary from Meath , 07 Apr 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Fantastic! 40 out of 100
Really enjoyed this, not so typical, story about love and life. Laughed from start to finish, definately recommend seeing it!
Nicola from Dublin , 16 Mar 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

One Swallow doesn't make a Summer or something.... 5 out of 100
For some reason I found this film incredibly depressing, and I love The Smiths. Its way too clever for it own good and it turns out that Summer is a bitch until Autmn comes, wow thats original......did Cecilia Ahern script this crap? Well anyway, its one for the music, nothing for the show....
Michael from Kildare , 05 Mar 2010
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Below average. 20 out of 100
Good lead actors,but not a good film.
Richard from Dublin , 03 Mar 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Not as great as I expected 25 out of 100
This was fine, average, ok. Nothing more, nothing less.
Eamon from Meath , 17 Feb 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Absolute rubbish 5 out of 100
Thought this was terribly boring, three of us of different ages sat to watch and turned it off after 20 minutes
C.M. from Galway , 12 Feb 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Admirable but... 25 out of 100
The structure and unusual ideas (a dance sequence, a split-screen depicting dreams vs. reality) are interesting, but the characters are extremely difficult to like or care about. Even the buddy character is unappealing.
Jonathan from Meath , 10 Feb 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Could watch it over & over. 50 out of 100
Following the many ups & downs in a relationship. Both main actors play their parts brilliantly. I really recommend this film, both very funny and tragically real.
John from Donegal , 10 Feb 2010
1 people out of 3 found this review helpful

fantastic film 45 out of 100
a film with a difference, a wonderful story and well worth watching
darren from Offaly , 09 Feb 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

(500) Days of Summer 50 out of 100
This film was excellent from start to finish. Great actors playing real and identifiable characters. The scene of reality played against expectation is one of the best movie scenes ever. Practically everyone will identify with the romantic dreams that play out in their mind versus the actual harsh reality of life. Really loved that this film didn't have a typical Hollywood rom-com narrative-much more refreshing.
Katherine from Sligo , 29 Jan 2010
5 people out of 7 found this review helpful

Just so gooooooooooooood 50 out of 100
One of my favourite movies !
Ingrid from Wicklow , 26 Jan 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Matter of taste 35 out of 100
A movie I quite enjoyed , some humour nothing rib breaking . strange moments within it . Matter of taste I guess , rent and see is all I will say on this film.
Leonard from Wicklow , 22 Jan 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

500 days of yawn 20 out of 100
i saw this in the cinema it got great reviews so i thoght it wold be good. very boring,unlikeable characters . some good moments but overall it as allright.
siobhan from Cork , 01 Jan 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful



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