I have been taking too many cabs. On my way to work and back, I watch on the little mini cab television as that old guy announces his name repeatedly, along with his views on various major motion picture releases. Days leading up to my viewing of this film, I was listening as this old (annoying) guy told me more times then it's worth mentioning that this is "the film of the year!!!" Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this is definitely not the film of the year (and if it is...we have bigger issues in the U.S. than I already thought we did). This film is sarcastically funny due to Seth Rogen's character (I met him…by the way i.e. very cute). I dig (his) sarcasm even if he plays the same character in all of his movies. The plot is seemingly "what is life like as a 27 yr old nerdy male that is newly diagnosed with (possible terminal) cancer?" Since I am (unfortunately) 27 yrs old as well, and for anyone living in the country - we are all still dating in large cities across this great (example of sarcasm) country! The lifestyle of a late twenty-something single person seems to entail dealing with family, work, dating (or trying to date), friends and taking care of your (almost old) self. I recognized the main character in "50/50" from watching the hit, '500 Days of Summer'. Like most of the ladies that saw this romantic comedy, the thought of seeing another film with the same sexy guy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), just seemed like a sure thing. Ultimately, this film was a bit dull, with starlets appearing here and there (Angelica Houston), while the entertainment aspect of this film was sort've 'Hollywood' for me - if that makes sense. I'm not sure that I felt connected to any of the characters (except for maybe...trying to think up a plan in order to go back time to ask Seth Rogen out). Anyway, if there isn't anything else to see at the theater it's not THAT big of a waste of $13. Seeing as how I am currently trying to think of a plan to go back in time, I would have rather watched 'The Wire' and had some diner chicken fingers with french fries. Yum! Who's hungry?! 3 out of 5 Stars.
Theater: Clearview Cinemas, UES, NYC (with a cancer survivor).
Jacqueline Koenig
- Jacqueline Koenig
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Meet the Cynic: Jacqueline (BA in English Literature) is a Model, Musician and Actress/Comedian. Jacqueline has lived in New Jersey, Florida, New York City, and Hollywood, CA. She resides in Manhattan and is currently doing musical performances all over New York City. She enjoys all things vintage, performing, reading, writing, traveling, politics, the law, technology and films. FYI: Jacqueline's mind combined with her knowledge of film, equals at the very least, a doctorate in Film Studies. Jacqueline believes she could probably operate, if need be. For more info.: http://www.vimeo.com/jackierose
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