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(500) Days of Summer looks like a cheesy-romantic comedy from the trailer, perhaps a simple story as the tag-line suggests “Boy meets girl, Boy falls in love and Girl Doesn’t”. I’ve had a friend just recently just imply that it was just a chick flick and while there were many couples in the theatre, this is a movie you should see regardless of what preconceived notions you may have.

Marc Webb making his feature length debut does an absolutely marvellous job. Webb, has done a massive amount of music videos, for artists like Green Day, Jesse McCartney, and Miley Cyrus to name a few. He probably was a highly paid music video director but alas putting that aside, the movie used so many effects to give the film to life. Most of all, the movie was funny. It had soul and didn’t necessarily make you laugh at typical jokes but just anything really.

With its non-linear style it’s a movie you need to watch again. While it’s confusing to understand the timeline of events, it’s an important factor in cutting off scenes when it’s too cheesy or too depressing. The director plays a lot on perception as well showing you scenes early on and leaving you trying to assume what really happens. It also makes every scene seem significant with the way it’s done.

The only thing I’m not sure of is how the actors are playing their roles. This movie is very direction – heavy meaning that the actors could be lost in the shuffle a tad. I really just need to watch the film over again but it looks like Joseph Gordon Levitt nailed his role and has proven to be a fantastic lead (especially in indie films).

I can’t say enough how well done this film was. I really enjoyed it and it’s a must buy when it comes out on DVD.

Rating: 5 out of 5

(The soundtrack is great but another writer wished to review it)
Us by Regina Spektor
Mushaboom (Postal Service Remix) by Feist
Here Comes Your Man by Pixies

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