And the next thing we knew, tom was already being thrown. Tom gordonlevitt is an aspiring architect who currently earns his living as a greeting card writer. The shooting script newmarket shooting script neustadter, scott. Despite all of that, 500 days of summer is a great romantic comedy that id recommend to any fans of the two main stars, as well as folks who enjoy unique takes on overdone genres like the romcom.
Joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel star in director marc webbs wry, nonlinear romantic comedy about a man who falls head over heels for a woman who doesnt believe in love. Stages of relationship development in 500 days of summer. Were so excited, we feel like were going to, ahemexplode. Five hundred days of summer analysis film studies essay. My absolute favorite activity is going to the movie theater in the evening, during summer. Aug 12, 2015 it only took us about four hours to go through 500 days of summer. The narrator tells the viewer in the first 5 minutes of the movie that though the story is about a boy and girl, it isnt a love story. Aug 29, 2014 although it came out five years ago, 500 days of summer continues to be one of my alltime favorite movies. At its worst, the film is like 27 dresses for indie types who prefer the smiths to bryan adams. Is the movie 500 days of summer based on a book a book.
Oct 11, 2012 the movie is about a boy named tom hansen joseph gordonlevitt who falls haplessly and hopelessly in love with a girl named summer zooey deschanel, thus the title, 500 days of summer. Zooey deschanel as summer finn, assistant to toms boss. Sometimes it can be hard to explain to people why such a cynical, depressing love story is so dear to me. I love the smiths, zooey deschanel enthuses during the early moments of 500 days of summer, thus setting the stage for her relationship with britpop fanatic joseph gordonlevitt. I have never been into big declarations of love after a 90minute struggle to find. Nov 28, 2011 500 days of summer movie clip watch all clips click to subscribe summer zooey deschanel and tom joseph gordonlevitt act. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. The final scene in 500 days of summer is completed by answering the question fate does exist and there is the one or soul mate out there and you will never know when it happens.
Cheers to director marc webb, the hilarious and heartfelt script by scott neustadter and michael h. Mar 25, 2012 a similar scene occurs in 500 days of summer. The wife and i saw 500 days of summer last night before we caught inglourious basterds. Personally, i only watched this one because it had both joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel. Without another word she goes back to her pancakes. Even if its not exactly like 500 days of summer, a good book about love found and love lost, unrequited love, or best friends in love would be just as good. Zooey deschanel and joseph gordonlevitt in 500 days of summer 2009. What 500 days of summer taught me the odyssey online. May 07, 2017 500 days of summer applies similar concepts to the decisions we make in relationships. After their breakup, tom goes to summers house for a party. Posted by 2 days ago hollywood accounting in action. Books similar to the days of summer the days of summer. Relational maintenance circumscribing stages of relationship development in 500 days of summer integrating differentiating reassert individuality define relationship differently couple as social unit walls coming down bonding couple defines relationship and commitment need to.
I want to read a book that will absolutely destroy me. Here are books that are making their way to hollywoodnows the time to get in on the. Use of colors in 500 days of summer by rachel frock on prezi. They are completely in love, but summer does not believe in long term relationships. The movie doesnt go about things chronologically so there is some time skipping and time rewinding involved. New york times bestselling author jill barnett sweeps readers away to the sultry california coast in a profoundly moving story about the power of forgiveness. But it certainly doesnt go far enough to show the audience how truly misogynistic tom is throughout. In the original script, summer is described as having cropped blonde hair almost like a. To ask other readers questions about 500 days of summer, please sign up. Its an original story but i can name some books that have similar plot with 500 days of summer or at least remind me to 500 days of summer when i was reading them. Upon encountering his boss beautiful new secretary, summer, tom discovers that the pair have plenty in common. Published december 22nd 2009 by dey street books first published 2009. In its brightest moments, 500 days of summer delves honestly and insightfully into the mysteries of love and romantic chemistry, and how elusive a connection can be.
Jul 24, 2009 by contrast, 500 days of summer takes full advantage of deschanels offbeat radiance, the way her giant, bahamablue eyes flicker between focused and unfocused, knowing and innocent. When tom asked summer how her weekend was like, summer answered him with these three words. To begin with, 500 days of summer is released in 2009 and the truman show in 1998. The shooting script from the worlds largest community of readers. Michael weber, the men who wrote the fault in our stars and 500 days of summer. If you like 500 days of summer you might like similar movies the perks of being a wallflower, juno, crazy, stupid, love. I recommend this book to young adults, and romance readers. Are there any books similar to the movie 500 days of. If you like 500 days of summer you might like similar movies crazy, stupid, love. A great example of what a working screenplay looks like. Are there any books like the movie 500 days of summer.
But this book isnt a love story, its a story about love. Gypsum daze the annual gypsum daze festival and concert have been. Movies like 500 days of summer, a list of films by tianna. The film stars joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel, and employs a nonlinear narrative structure, with the story based upon its male protagonist and his. Ive seen this comparison a few times on this subreddit but theyre very different tonally.
I really loved the movie and was wondering if it was inspired by a book or if there are books out there like the movie. People always say start at the beginning, but we didnt know at the time it was the beginning. Movies like 500 days of summer, a list of films by. Although it was released as primarily an indie film, 500 days of summer has grown in popularity among a general audience. But since im a dating and relationship coach and not a revenge coach, im going to focus on the offbeat romantic comedy just for a moment. Find books like the days of summer from the worlds largest community of readers. After the movie is over, i take a long walk to my car, and sit in it with the windows down. Its an original story but i can name some books that have similar plot with 500 days of summer or.
Connect with fox searchlight online visit the fox searchlight. The truman show and 500 days of summer share the characteristics that hannabuss lists therefore the films fall into the postmodernist era. What you never knew about 500 days of summer movie refinery29. If youre looking for a similarly mature romantic movie, check out her, or eternal sunshine for the spotless mind. Weber and the two stars, zooey deschanel and joseph gordonlevitt, who offer an advanced class in screen chemistry.
I would love to read something similar to the movie since its such a good story. I absolutely loved the movie, but sadly a book version of the movie doesnt exist. Are you looking for movies like 500 days of summer. Based on neustadters own life experience, 500 days of summer portrayed the unbalanced relationship between an enamored young man named tom hansen joseph gordonlevitt, and the aloof girl he mistakenly believes is the one, summer finn zooey deschanel. In the film, 500 days of summer, viewers follow the unfolding love story between tom hansen and summer finn.
People will sideeye you when you take photos in public places. The artsy directing, strong performances, intelligent dialogue, and the creative elements used such as split screens, time jumps, a song and dance number, and illustrations are delightful to watch. This comingofage story based on the bestseller by the same name starts fun but veers towards darker territory. Tom hansen tells the story of his relationship with summer finn. Feb 19, 2015 500 days of summer might not be as wholly problematic as my impassioned illustration suggests.
I think thats why films live 500 day of summer, eternal sunshine, and her are so much more memorable than your typical romance movie. The buffalo bill days board of directors has canceled the event this summer, but fully expect buffalo bill days to resume in 2021. See more ideas about 500 days of summer, 500 days and 500 days of summer quotes. If youve completely missed out on all the wisdom imparted during toms relationship with summer, here are a couple of reminders. In a split screen scene, we see on one side toms expectations of what will happen at the party, involving the pair talking alone for most of the time and eventually kissing. But summer is different, she likes the same music as him, finds similar humor, and shares common interests. Goodreads members who liked the days of summer also liked. I love the movie and im wondering if there are any books like it. Tom and summer stop their discussion until the meal is served and the waitress leaves. A place that became similar to a religious ceremony for me. The highly acclaimed romantic comedy used a fragmented, nonlinear structure to.
Its about a highschooler who makes two older friends, played. Read the 500 days of summer movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Why 500 days of summer is the truest movie around thought. Sep 03, 2009 zooey deschanel with joseph gordonlevitt in 500 days of summer t he glassyeyed, almost sinister prettiness of zooey deschanel colours the spacey, detached mood of this romantic tragicomedy. It has a sweetyetrealistic view of relationships thats refreshing given the usual formulaic dreck in this genre.
Mar 05, 2009 the official trailer for 500 days of summer, starring joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel. Tom watches her eat like this is the worst travesty in the history of. If youre like me, you dont just watch any romantic comedy. Parents need to know that 500 days of summer is a smart romantic dramedy thats ageappropriate for teens and up, but its thoughtful exploration of relationships may speak more to those in college and older. After discovering they have a similar taste in music, they have a conversation about love at a karaoke night. This is what 500 days of summer looks like in real life.
Taking in the film i just watched, and the peaceful summer night breeze. Based on the film 500 days of summer, starring joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschannel, this fanfiction focusses on toms relationship with autumn, who he meets at the very ending of the film. For all the warm, generous, very funny things that it is, the movie is also a cry of pain from a guy who just cant figure. With music playing such an integral role in the story line, its refreshing to see that the accompanying soundtrack does its job well, distilling the characters record collections not to mention the movies. Some say theyre annoyed by the way it begins on day 488 or whatever and then jumps around, providing utterly unhelpful data labels. Very different movies, with very different messages. It proves to be much more of a dark comedy than i think it intends to be, but watching it. Tom is a normal guy, who gawks over summer like any other male. A list of 99 films compiled on letterboxd, including eternal sunshine of the spotless mind 2004, submarine 2010, across the universe 2007, juno 2007 and garden state 2004. This sweet, sizzling movie shows how love hurts and heals.
Tom hansen, a lovesick greeting card writer, meets summer finn and proceeds to begin a 500 day relationship with her, revealing to us right at the start that this love story does not end happily. Geoffrey arend as mckenzie, toms coworker at the greeting card company. Days of summer is a 2009 american romantic comedydrama film by firsttime director marc. Aug 15, 2009 but 500 days of summer, a huge hit in the states, contains more truths about love than any lame romcom eva wiseman sat 15 aug 2009 19.