Stars: Jospeh
Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick
Review:
This film hits on such a sensitive topic, but tackles it
perfectly. It’s light hearted, hilarious and tense. It’s also based on a true
story, Will Reiser’s story in fact, (he was the writer for 50/50). The film
relies on a strong friendship between Adam, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, whose
career has taken a sudden incline in the last couple of years. And the other half of the
friendship is Kyle played by the comical Seth Rogen (his laugh steals the
show). Other roles in this film include, Anna Kendrick, who plays the therapist,
she’s new to it though, so does not gain full trust from Adam. And Anjelica
Huston plays the overly caring mother of Adam.
Adam is a fit young lad, around his late- 20’s life takes a sudden
detour. He picks up this rare type of cancer; he does a little research into
the cancer and discovers that he has a 50/50 chance of surviving. This scares
me because such a healthy person, who doesn’t drink or smoke life just turns upside
down. This is betrayed fantastically in the film as everyone is so shocked and
astounded by the whole event. Kyle is a warm-hearted friend who helps to pick
Adam up. Of course we have seen Seth Rogen play this part before, a weed
abusing buddy before, but it doesn’t mean it’s gotten old and boring, just the
same old Rogen, fantastic. Joseph plays
his role superbly as he captures Adams sadness, confusion, quiet determination
and ultimately the sheer terror of going into a 50/50 operation.
Whether you're after a comedy-drama about cancer or a Rogen laugh-fest with added heart, this does a remarkable job of balancing the odds. And the laughter/tears split. Call it 70/30?
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