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Offbeat comedy about a young man coming to terms with cancer. Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Adam, a sweet-natured radio scriptwriter in his late twenties who is diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer and given a 50/50 chance of survival. With the help of his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard), his best friend (Seth Rogen), his mother (Angelica Huston), and a trainee therapist at the cancer clinic (Anna Kendrick), Adam begins to discover what really matters in life.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Brick; Hesher) and Seth Rogen (Knocked Up; Pineapple Express) star in this biographical Comedy Drama, (based on a true story) about 27 yr-old Adam (Gordon-Levitt)'s efforts to beat the odds when he is diagnosed with cancer.
Co-starring Anna Kendrick (Twilight; Up in the Air) as his inexperienced therapist and Anjelica Huston (The Dead; Prizzi's Honour; The Addams Family) as his smothering mother, it's an honest yet hysterically funny account of a young man's journey towards healing.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Joshua A. J. Bower
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50/50 is a great film that masterfully mixes some genuine laughs together with some truly touching moments. As other reviews have stated, this film is about a young man's struggle with cancer.
What makes this film stand out for me personally was not the comedic elements, but the poignant heartfelt moments, such as when he tells his mother. It was these scenes that I truly appreciated, and it was done well as I was very much able to empathise. Gordon Levitt should also be commended for putting in a wonderful performance.
At times however, I felt the pace was a bit slow and Seth Rogen's character could have been better portrayed by a less stereotypical actor.
In summary however, if you want a great drama, with the occasional laugh, I highly recommend this film.
What makes this film stand out for me personally was not the comedic elements, but the poignant heartfelt moments, such as when he tells his mother. It was these scenes that I truly appreciated, and it was done well as I was very much able to empathise. Gordon Levitt should also be commended for putting in a wonderful performance.
At times however, I felt the pace was a bit slow and Seth Rogen's character could have been better portrayed by a less stereotypical actor.
In summary however, if you want a great drama, with the occasional laugh, I highly recommend this film.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dragon0303
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This isn't the sort of movie I'd normally watch and the subject matter is bound to be something that a lot of people have an issue with as regards this being touted, at least in part, as a comedy. But despite all this I found it very watchable, if not great. The performances were very good, I only really knew Seth Rogen before this and got pretty much what I expected from him, but the lead was very natural in what was probably quite a demanding role, although he didn't appear to be as emotional throughout as I might have expected, but since it's stated that this is based on a true story I'm assuming this was fully intended.
As long as this reaches its target audience; those looking for a touching drama with comedy elements rather than an out and out comedy, I'm sure it'll be highly appreciated.
As long as this reaches its target audience; those looking for a touching drama with comedy elements rather than an out and out comedy, I'm sure it'll be highly appreciated.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Smokey
Format:DVD
There is already tonnes of reviews here so all I'm going to say is this is a very mediocre movie. It has a few laughs and a few sad bits. A bit of a love story and that's it. Easy to watch but never really amounts to anything. Felt like a bit of a wasted opportunity to something that could have been much better.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Feel good comedy.
This is a good little feel good comedy film about illness and friends. Great watch if your in need of a comedy feel good film.
7/10
7/10
Published 17 days ago by Carl Dale
4.0 out of 5 stars
would recommend
although the film has a serious storyline, any film with seth rogen in is amazing! I loved the humour, despite the seriousness of the story.
Published 2 months ago by emilyj
5.0 out of 5 stars
50/50
Heartwarming story and a down to earth look at how the main character deals with finding out he has cancer.
Published 2 months ago by Paul J
4.0 out of 5 stars
Touching film with a hint of black humour
The film arrived very soon after being ordered and although it had a sad background theme, there were some great moments to enjoy.
Published 2 months ago by shaunbhoy
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED IT
One of Seth Rogan's best films...I often find him a little irritating and he often plays the same guy but I liked him in this. Read more
Published 3 months ago by G Munroe
5.0 out of 5 stars
balances the divide between sadness and comedy with consummate ease
It could be called crass and insensitive but 50/50 is about as accurate a depiction of a 20-something getting cancer without being over-sentimental and manipulative. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rob Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Unique Film
This is a unique film.
In this age of vaccination and antibiotics there is only one true bogeyman yup the "C" word. Read more
In this age of vaccination and antibiotics there is only one true bogeyman yup the "C" word. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. O'toole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Real and Very Wonderful
This movie will make you cry, no doubt about it, especially if you've dealt with cancer, by that I mean yourself, or having someone close to you with the desease. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Calcano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent.
First class film. Very funny in places, very serious in others, First 20 minutes demonstrates how important communication from doctor to patient is!.
Published 4 months ago by K. A. Brodrick
3.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing take on a difficult subject
Gordon Joseph-Levitt is sympathetic if a little "wet" as the protagonist. Seth Rogan is the rampaging best mate who prescribes liberal doses of opportunist sex as the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. R. Long
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