'This is a story of boy meets girl. But you should know up front, this is not a love story... '
Zooey Deschanel stars as the enigmatic, if not slightly kooky, Summer - a girl who doesn’t believe in fate, love, or even dating. Cue the boy, (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) - lovesick of course, and completely adorable, albeit in a bumbling sort of way. He’s the kind of boy who doesn’t think his life is complete until he finds ‘The One’, (you know, the type of guy that all us regular girls dream of - cute, sweet, funny, romantic etc.). For him, everything falls into place when he meets what he thinks is his soulmate… now all he needs to do is convince her that they really are meant to be together, (really).
In the same vain as ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’, ‘(500) Days Of Summer’ offers a refreshingly different perspective on the rose-tinted rollercoaster of ‘love’ and heartbreak. After all, not all relationships end in church bells and a two-up two-down suburban.
Beautifully shot, and with a summery, indie soundtrack that will transport you straight to a little 80's, boho café in Paris, the ‘author’s note’ has you laughing before the film even begins: ‘The following is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Especially you Jenny Beckman. Bitch.’
Verdict : This offbeat rom-com gives the reality of love, and life after love without it’s usual chaser of cynicism, and anyone who has loved and lost will definitely recognise themself in our male protagonist. A divine little indie chick flick with a twist, this is definitely one to watch.
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