(500) Days of Summer (2009)

Synopsis

Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.

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Cast

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom
• Zooey Deschanel as Summer
• Geoffrey Arend as McKenzie
• Chloë Grace Moretz as Rachel
• Matthew Gray Gubler as Paul
• Clark Gregg as Vance
• Patricia Belcher as Millie
• Rachel Boston as Alison
• Minka Kelly as Autumn
• Charles Walker as Millie's New Husband

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• One Day
• Antz
• People We Meet on Vacation
• Casper
• Hitch
• Licorice Pizza
• Never Back Down
• The Insider

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a film that mixes comedy, drama, and romance in a way that feels both real and a little bittersweet, (500) Days of Summer is a great pick. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Tom, a greeting-card writer who’s a total hopeless romantic, and the story follows his reflections on the 500 days he spent with Summer, played by Zooey Deschanel, after she suddenly ends their relationship. Watching it feels like flipping through a photo album filled with both sweet and awkward moments, which might hit home if you’ve ever wondered where things went wrong in a relationship. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys stories about love that don’t shy away from the ups and downs, and the way Tom rediscovers his passions adds a hopeful touch. At just 95 minutes, it’s an easy watch that leaves you thinking about the messy, beautiful parts of love.