Movie review: 50/50
The subject matter is sad--a man in his 20s is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. But the story is told with a touch of humor. So you want to both laugh and cry.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Adam) is wonderful as a regular guy who comes face to face with the possibility that he might never celebrate his 30th birthday. Seth Rogan plays his best friend (Kyle). Because I'm not a 14-year-old boy, a little bit of Seth Rogan usually goes a long way with me. But Rogan hit the right notes in trying to be there for his friend while not always doing the right thing. Anna Kendrick (Cathy) plays Adam's therapist-in-training, who might want to be a little more involved with Adam than the usual doctor/patient role calls for. She brings a certain sweetness to her role.
50/50 is the kind of movie that makes you appreciate your own good health--and appreciate the family and friends who stick by you when times are tough.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Adam) is wonderful as a regular guy who comes face to face with the possibility that he might never celebrate his 30th birthday. Seth Rogan plays his best friend (Kyle). Because I'm not a 14-year-old boy, a little bit of Seth Rogan usually goes a long way with me. But Rogan hit the right notes in trying to be there for his friend while not always doing the right thing. Anna Kendrick (Cathy) plays Adam's therapist-in-training, who might want to be a little more involved with Adam than the usual doctor/patient role calls for. She brings a certain sweetness to her role.
50/50 is the kind of movie that makes you appreciate your own good health--and appreciate the family and friends who stick by you when times are tough.
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