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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was amazed by this movie, which achieves a level of naturalness and believability that are unusual in Hollywood. To admit that my heart sinks when Seth Rogen is in a movie is an understatement, but here he is used in the correct way - as the stoner friend who learns how to be a real friend. Although the subject matter is hard work and the film puts you through the ringer, it does this in an expert way. It takes you into the hopeless world of the hospital cancer wards, where doctors won't meet their patients eyes and can't explain their treatments properly, where therapists are out of their depth and patients die. But it does so with a comedic edge and with an intense respect for the truth of everyone's emotions.
Maybe it's a stretch for some to watch a film about cancer, where no-one's particularly good-looking or rich or powerful, but what does that say about what most audiences really fear? Two hundred years ago dying and death were part of life, but now they are hidden from view. A film like this reminds us of the simple fact that life ends, and most often, in modern life, it ends because of inoperable cancer. The subject needs to be explored, even laughed at, so that we can process it. This film achieves all this and more, with a touching, nuanced central performance from Joseph Gordon-Hewitt, and lovely work by Angelica Houston.
Maybe it's a stretch for some to watch a film about cancer, where no-one's particularly good-looking or rich or powerful, but what does that say about what most audiences really fear? Two hundred years ago dying and death were part of life, but now they are hidden from view. A film like this reminds us of the simple fact that life ends, and most often, in modern life, it ends because of inoperable cancer. The subject needs to be explored, even laughed at, so that we can process it. This film achieves all this and more, with a touching, nuanced central performance from Joseph Gordon-Hewitt, and lovely work by Angelica Houston.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The blurb quotes Graham Fuller of Vanity Fair describing this as "a laugh-out-loud comedy that demands to be seen"....If that was the genuine thrust of his review then he really should be hauled up under the Trades Description Act. Laugh out loud it ain't (unless you find Seth Rogan's endlessly reprised crude stoner schtick inexplicably hilarious). That's not to say it's a bad film....but I guess mildly amusing and heart-warming isn't necessarily the stuff of movie poster quotes.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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Serious fun
This film is about a young man who finds out he has cancer in the spin and has a 50/50 chance of survival . Read more
Published 1 month ago by pepemia
Not a comedy, but not bad either
50/50 is about a man, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who discovers he has cancer and only has a 50/50 chance of surviving. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Albatross
Brilliant
This film is just amazing, its sort of funny but by the end of the film you dont really care weather it was funny or not its one of those films that makes you happy,
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Published 1 month ago by gareth
Excellent film
As other reviewers have commented, your expecting a certain type of flm with Seth Rogen cast. However, this is a very good film, with the excellent Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the lead... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Peter1710
Enjoyable blend of humour and emotion
At first it would seem unlikely or even distasteful to make a comedy centred around a young man diagnosed with a cancer, but this film actually works. Read more
Published 2 months ago by H Jackson
Roller Coaster
Jonathan Levine's film '50/50' is a "buddy" movie with a dark edge.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, finds his... Read more
Adam Lerner, played with good grace and remarkable sensitivity by
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Published 2 months ago by The Wolf
50/50
A comedy with a serious side about how Adam (Joseph Gorden Levite) finds out he has cancer of the spine. Read more
Published 2 months ago by romreader
Good for what it is
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... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dragon0303
Funny - but a bit heavy.
For me, this film falls somewhere between 3 & 4 stars. I enjoyed it, it was quite amusing in places, but due to the subject matter, it's quite heavy going in places too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Truth
Moving and unsentimental drama-comedy.
It's difficult to find a Hollywood film that doesn't make the issue of death as sickly sweet and painfully cheesy as can be; one scene from 'The Bucket List' is more than enough to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by DanielJohnson
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