“I've seen this film three times and it makes me smile and feel good about everything every time. This anti-love story is so infectious and so enchanting that it somehow ignites my …”
#1 of 11 from
Black Sheep's Top Films of 2009
by BlackSheep
“Not since Chasing Amy has "romantic comedy" been so mis-applied by a film marketing team. This gut-wrenching, wistful and beautiful Dude Gets Dumped story played between the always …”
#2 of 5 from
Favorite Films of 2009
by MeowMeowMeow
“I'm a sucker for love-related movies and stories, whether it's a good situation or bad. I also love Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon Levitt, so it was a winning combo for me. …”
#9 of 10 from
Devora's Best Discoveries of 2009
by devora
(500) Days of Summer is a 2009 United States romantic comedy film. It is directed by Marc Webb, produced by Mark Waters, and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. This is Gordon-Levitt and Deschanel's second movie together (following Manic). Principal photography began in April 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The film opened in US limited release on July 17th, 2009, and will be released in Australia on September 17th, 2009.
Plot Tom is in a meeting when his boss (played by Clarke Gregg) introduces the board room to Summer, the new assistant/secretary. Tom works in a greeting card company similar to Hallmark as a copy writer. He comes up with all the slogans for their cards. He is immediately taken by Summer’s beauty.
Tom talks to his friends about how much he likes Summer. While at first he plays things cool, he is convinced she is the one after an exchange in the elevator over their mutual love of the Smiths. He spends two weeks pining over her and executing awkward attempts to initiate conversation but can’t hit a chord. An opportunity arises when Tom’s best friend tells him that the entire office is going to a karaoke bar the following evening.
Tom arrives at the bar as his best friend is singing. He sees Summer and she seems happy to see him. Summer goes up and sings while Tom drinks with his friend and watches Summer. Summer then gets Tom a little drunk and has him sing karaoke. Afterwards, the three sit together and talk about ...
