Cancer is a kind of disease or illness which can be cured in extreme rare cases. Probably patients may experience a delicate balance of life and death during the process of Chemotherapy, but 50-50 movie has inspired many young cancer fighters in a much positive direction.
This movie talks about a young man named Adam (Josepth Gordon Levitt) aged around 25 years old, acknowledges his "Schwannoma Fibrosarcoma" which is simply referred as tumour or spinal cancer after suffering from long time back pain. When he discloses to his girlfriend Rachael (Bryce Dallas Howard), his best friend Kyle Hirons (Seth Rogen) and his over caring mother Diane Lerner (Anjelica Huston) they all get shocked and burst into tears. Unable to endure this fact, Adam does minimum research about his disease on internet which says it has 50-50 chances of survival, upon hearing this Kyle feels at ease and consoles him by arranging gathering, taking him to malls, and offering him hot girls for dates.
Adam becomes desperate to release his stress so he completely relies on his girlfriend Rachael who happens to be an artist, but Kyle and none others develop trust on her. Adam believes in her, Rachael even drives him to hospital but she refuses to meet his colleagues in some or other way. Adam seeks psychological help from clinical therapist Dr.Katherine McKay (Anna Kendrick) who turns out to be different from Adam's expectations. She is just 24 and he is the only third patient for her and he experiences uncomfortable situations, although she tries to prove to be at her best.
As the plot passes by, Adam begins to learn that Kyle has been using his cancer for taking girls out to date, where as Kyle encounters Rachael kissing an anonymous man at artist gallery. Kyle takes her picture to show to Adam that he has evidence to prove Rachael is not a real good person. Thus Adam breaks up with her and becomes gloomy. Eventually, Adam learns that even Katherine has experienced similar problem with her ex boyfriend that led her to stalk him on Facebook every night, which makes him feel comfortable in passing events. After some days passes by, Adam's friend Mitch Barnett (Matt Frewer) who happens to be suffering prostate cancer, dies even after the chemotherapy treatment is done. Adam becomes depressed and loses his faith and hope towards his recovery, even doctors would feel that chemotherapy does not respond so well so they recommend him to undergo surgery which has risky factors of his survival chance.
The end note is positive of course when the tumour is successfully removed, Adam survives and then he begins his date with Kathering McKay. On the other Kyle who really cares about Adams stands his side for every single time and judges positively about his new girlfriend thus the movie ends.
Review:
Although this movie is about a boy who suffers from cancer, I expected the narration would be heavy loaded with so many sentimental emotions and crucial dialogues, instead this turned out to be a huge surprise. The narration is pretty light weighed and generated comic relief throughout the screenplay. Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen are natural performers, their dialogue delivery, expressions were positively remarked and proved their chemistry best on screen
This movie happens to be around male centric but still director Jonathan Levine gave platform to every other character too. Unlike any other Hollywood film from what I have seen, I always learnt that every plot had extracted from novels, but this was a different experience. This movie is loosely based on Screenwriter Will Reiser's real life cancer experience which has impressed me most. In fact I have done enough research about this person and inspiration drove inside. What it really surprised to me most is, this movie hasn't nominated for Oscars but it doesn't matter as long as it is well acclaimed right?
I am Indian, every movie related to cancer is loaded up with many emotions even the Chinese movie "Under the Hawthorn Tree" has also ended up with sad note. But 50 50 changed my perception towards Cancer that any person can fight against it as long as they have positive spirit.
Coming to the point of technical aspect I really loved the work of cinematography, background music and editing thanks to Terry Stacey, Michael Giacchino and Zene Baker for their every effort. I have noticed some scenes were slightly shaking as if the camera was held on cinematographer's shoulders. I was so eager to go behind the scenes and I was surprised to see how well they have managed to capture scenes. The camera movements has some shakes that indeed produced beauty. Here are some example shots I am sharing that I loved it most...
This movie talks about a young man named Adam (Josepth Gordon Levitt) aged around 25 years old, acknowledges his "Schwannoma Fibrosarcoma" which is simply referred as tumour or spinal cancer after suffering from long time back pain. When he discloses to his girlfriend Rachael (Bryce Dallas Howard), his best friend Kyle Hirons (Seth Rogen) and his over caring mother Diane Lerner (Anjelica Huston) they all get shocked and burst into tears. Unable to endure this fact, Adam does minimum research about his disease on internet which says it has 50-50 chances of survival, upon hearing this Kyle feels at ease and consoles him by arranging gathering, taking him to malls, and offering him hot girls for dates.
Adam becomes desperate to release his stress so he completely relies on his girlfriend Rachael who happens to be an artist, but Kyle and none others develop trust on her. Adam believes in her, Rachael even drives him to hospital but she refuses to meet his colleagues in some or other way. Adam seeks psychological help from clinical therapist Dr.Katherine McKay (Anna Kendrick) who turns out to be different from Adam's expectations. She is just 24 and he is the only third patient for her and he experiences uncomfortable situations, although she tries to prove to be at her best.
As the plot passes by, Adam begins to learn that Kyle has been using his cancer for taking girls out to date, where as Kyle encounters Rachael kissing an anonymous man at artist gallery. Kyle takes her picture to show to Adam that he has evidence to prove Rachael is not a real good person. Thus Adam breaks up with her and becomes gloomy. Eventually, Adam learns that even Katherine has experienced similar problem with her ex boyfriend that led her to stalk him on Facebook every night, which makes him feel comfortable in passing events. After some days passes by, Adam's friend Mitch Barnett (Matt Frewer) who happens to be suffering prostate cancer, dies even after the chemotherapy treatment is done. Adam becomes depressed and loses his faith and hope towards his recovery, even doctors would feel that chemotherapy does not respond so well so they recommend him to undergo surgery which has risky factors of his survival chance.
The end note is positive of course when the tumour is successfully removed, Adam survives and then he begins his date with Kathering McKay. On the other Kyle who really cares about Adams stands his side for every single time and judges positively about his new girlfriend thus the movie ends.
Review:
Although this movie is about a boy who suffers from cancer, I expected the narration would be heavy loaded with so many sentimental emotions and crucial dialogues, instead this turned out to be a huge surprise. The narration is pretty light weighed and generated comic relief throughout the screenplay. Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen are natural performers, their dialogue delivery, expressions were positively remarked and proved their chemistry best on screen
This movie happens to be around male centric but still director Jonathan Levine gave platform to every other character too. Unlike any other Hollywood film from what I have seen, I always learnt that every plot had extracted from novels, but this was a different experience. This movie is loosely based on Screenwriter Will Reiser's real life cancer experience which has impressed me most. In fact I have done enough research about this person and inspiration drove inside. What it really surprised to me most is, this movie hasn't nominated for Oscars but it doesn't matter as long as it is well acclaimed right?
I am Indian, every movie related to cancer is loaded up with many emotions even the Chinese movie "Under the Hawthorn Tree" has also ended up with sad note. But 50 50 changed my perception towards Cancer that any person can fight against it as long as they have positive spirit.
Coming to the point of technical aspect I really loved the work of cinematography, background music and editing thanks to Terry Stacey, Michael Giacchino and Zene Baker for their every effort. I have noticed some scenes were slightly shaking as if the camera was held on cinematographer's shoulders. I was so eager to go behind the scenes and I was surprised to see how well they have managed to capture scenes. The camera movements has some shakes that indeed produced beauty. Here are some example shots I am sharing that I loved it most...
This shot is captured from extreme long shot showing the location of Adam's way to residence
This shot is captured from extreme long shot showing the location of Adam's way to residence
This shot shows the environment of where Adam and Kyle always love to hang out at around cappuccino, captured from extreme long shot
This shot represents Adam's dullness and sense of isolation and even the ambience is well balanced, capture from top angle
Close up shot of Adam, which shows his misery post his harsh break up with Rachael.
Great to movie watch, really makes our heart feel light and pleasant. A light comedy and satisfactory performance of actors. Beautiful cinematography with pleasing background score and well edited scenes which prevented dragging for this drama centric screenplay, leads me to rate this about 8/10
The only thing which I really disliked about this movie is for Kyle's way too abusive words he used. Well can't complain about it much though but I still loved this movie.
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