(500) Days of Summer [DVD] [2009]

The films opening makes it clear: This is not a love story. It is a story about love. Told in a non chronological fashion, we see 500 days in the relationship of Tom (Joseph Gordon- Levitt) and Summer (Zooey Deschanel). For those who have seen 10 Things I Hate About You, this is an evolution of that story told in a more realistic fashion. While Joseph Gordon-Levitt pretty much plays the same character, he adds gravitas to the ups and downs of relationships which all men go through at some point. Zooey Deschanel brings her playful carefree attitude to Summer, which the movie itself is quick to point out has a very strong effect over men. While most people expect this to be a love story, its not. Its a carefully crafted story about relationships and the highs and lows we all experience and how we focus on the highs more than the lows. The quirky humor and the wittiness brought out in the film covers the very introspective dissection of a relationship. While the ending is somewhat expected, it serves as the movies last laugh. A must see for romantics, indie film appreciators and mainstream audiences alike, this movie is the guide to growing up all boys need to become men. Especially, once they see the Plate scene. Check it out!

This is one of my favorite movies ever. Everyone can relate to this movie. I would recommend this movie to someone going through a break-up. Youll laugh, cry and in the end feel a bit better about your current situation!

I hate romance movies in general, however this one is the exception. It is about as true to love in real life as youll find. I must warn you though, if youve ever been in a relationship where you had stronger feelings than your partner. You may want to have a box of tissues near, as it will bring all those pesky feels right back to the surface. I like that they werent afraid to portray love differently than every other romance movie. Sometimes it can be something life changing.

I loved this film. This is a gift for my sixteen year old daughter who had this movie on her Christmas list.

I enjoyed the movie. as long as I am entertained I am happy with purchased.I find that thi kind of rating is very individual. I was not bored. good job on the part of the actors.

15 minutes, 1 laugh!

Purchased as gift for my daughter. She keeps raving about this movie. So... finally I check Amazon and, of course, they had it available. Received in a very short time and just in time to be a great stocking stuffer.

I never thought one of my top 5 personal favorite movies of all time would involve romance and love. Just to get an idea, three other movies that made my top 5 is saving private ryan, independence day, and swingers. Well, after my wife had me watch it with her, i watched it two more times and loved it. Its witty, original and realistic.

this is probably one of the most realistic love stories i have ever seen. first off, you cant help but love zooey deschanel in anything she does. especially in this movie, where she plays summer finn, a realistic woman who doesnt believe in love, who thinks believing in love is like believing in santa claus. and then theres her better half, tom hensen, who never thought he would meet the one until summer came along.

Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a twenty-something greeting card writer, recalls the 500 days in which he loved a girl named Summer (Zooey Deschanel). Though she made it clear she was a free spirit and didnt want a boyfriend, the two coworkers became involved and then parted, reunited briefly to be parted again.