Friday, January 27, 2012

Movie review: "50/50"

Movie:  50/50 (2011) comedy, drama



Studio: Summit Entertainment

Rating: R (language, sexual situations)

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogan, Anna Kendrick

Director:  Will Reiser

DVD:  Redbox rental with movie and supplemental material

Audio:  Dolby Digital 5.1

Video:  Widescreen 16x9

Inspired by a true story this movie recreates the struggle of a young cancer patient as he comes to the realization of his diagnosis and his daily struggle to beat this deadly disease.  Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives an inspired portrayal of  how the disease affects him, his friends and family. This movie has some very light comedic moments but is a serious drama at the same time.  I was riveted with the story from the very beginning and can say that this is one of the best movies I have seen in the last six months. See it, you won't regret it.

IMDB rating:  8 out of 10 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1306980/

My rating:  4.5 out of 5

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