Here, the film gives various clues to her increasing mismatch with tom, but, frustratingly, summer herself is a closed book. So yesterday i was having a discussion with a couple of friends on realistic romance films and 500 days of summer. The north coast 500 route offers visitors the opportunity to see rugged. An offbeat romantic comedy about a woman who doesnt believe true love exists, and the young man who falls for her. What 500 days of summer teaches us about chasing what cant. The good news is, though, that nonlinear stories like the one found in the 500 days of summer script are actually easier to write than you may think. However, that is exactly what 500 days of summer did. In an instant, he will know shes the one hes been looking for. We have some early details on the hit summer indie film in both formats. 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. Some say theyre annoyed by the way it begins on day 488 or whatever and then jumps around, providing utterly unhelpful data labels. It has a sweetyetrealistic view of relationships thats refreshing given the usual formulaic dreck in this genre. So i have just finished watching a movie called 500 days of summer for the umpteenth time. Jan 09, 2020 our recommended north coast 500 hotels guide where to stay along the nc500.
The plot as given here has been rearranged in chronological order. Joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel star in director marc webbs wry, nonlinear romantic comedy about a. Sep 08, 2012 500 days of summer the only love story you ever need to see duration. 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. Most people have heard this question, either being asked to or asked by them. The shooting script newmarket shooting script 9781557049216. This is a story of boy meets girl, begins the wry, probing narrator of 500 days of. If you are planning to road trip around this scenic area of the scottish highlands, you may be wanting to spend. Everyone who insists that romantic comedies have to be predictable and formulaic should see this film. The official book tiein to the acclaimed romantic comedy from fox searchlight pictures, an audience hit at the 2009 sundance film festival, starring joseph gordonlevitt 3rd rock from the sun, 10 things i hate about you and zooey deschanel yes man, the happening, the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Narrator tom meets summer on january 8th in a san francisco office building.
Comprehensive north coast 500 road trip planning guide. Eva wiseman on 500 days of summer, a romcom with a. How to use the 500 days of summer script to master nonlinear storytelling. In a nutshell, this soundtrack lets you relive the film on every listen while giving you the full treatment of what the movie could only briefly sample like the temper traps brilliant sweet disposition. The hopeless romantic hidden within the depths of me thought i would watch a quirky little love story. May 07, 2017 500 days of summer translates this argument to another important aspect of our lives, relationships. Jul 17, 2009 500 days of summer is a romanticdramacomedy film. The north coast 500 is a 516mile scenic route along scotlands northern coast, offering drivers rugged landscapes, sandy benches, wildlife, museums, castles, whisky distilleries, and so much more. 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. We never remember in chronological order, especially when were going back over a failed romance.
How to use the 500 days of summer script to master nonlinear. Cu summer opening the door to the boardroom, about to come face to face with tom for the first time. We start near the end, and then hop around between the times that were good and the times that left pain. There is no strict north coast 500 route where you stop, stay and play is entirely up to you but here is a flavour of the villages and activities we think make up the best north coast 500 places to visit. People always say start at the beginning, but we didnt know at the time it was the beginning. Used copy included digital copy insert impressive, digital copy, and bluray copy in great shape. Our recommended north coast 500 hotels guide where to stay along the nc500. Le film 500 days of summer 2009 vostfr film complet. A video about tom and summer from the lovely film 500 days of summer. With zooey deschanel, joseph gordonlevitt, geoffrey arend, chloe grace moretz. North coast 500 planning guide weve put together a comprehensive north coast 500 guide to help you plan the perfect north coast 500 road trip in scotland. Days of summer is a 2009 american romantic comedydrama film by firsttime director marc. Find images and videos about typography, norway and 500 days of summer on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love.
It feels just as relevant as ever for a movie to point out how narcissistic romantic notions can be, and 500 days does it with a sympathetic hand, and a lot of creativity. The film stars joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel, and employs a nonlinear narrative structure, with the story based upon its male protagonist and his. Along dusty roads top tips for driving the north coast 500. The official book tiein to the acclaimed romantic comedy from. Amazon 2598 when i first watched the film 500 days of summer, i had high expectations. Is it what youve been told in the movies, songs and stories, or is it something else entirely.
This sweet, sizzling movie shows how love hurts and heals. 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. See more ideas about 500 days of summer, 500 days and zooey deschanel. He doesnt explicitly say this is just her looks, theres an implication of something extra, an it factor. Technically, 500 days of summer is a romantic comedy, but compared to most movies in the genre, it stands by itself a movie so genuinely funny and achingly poignant, it deserves to be shelved. The sign at the foot of bealach na ba reads not advised for learner drivers, but that advice could easily apply to the majority of roads that youll encounter along the nc500.
Its been over 3600 days since 500 days of summer premiered in 2009, but we just cant stop talking about it. A clever, offbeat romantic comedy, 500 days of summer is refreshingly honest and utterly charming. The north coast 500 is scotlands biggest road trip measuring over 500 miles. Tom excitedly shows summer a ringo starr solo album. Joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel play a couple whose relationship story is told through a series of outoforder flashbacks. Near the start of 500 days of summer, the narrator outlines how summer has something special that makes men pay attention. Tom, greetingcard writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely offguard when his girlfriend, summer, suddenly dumps him. Jan 15, 2016 500 days of summer is not based on a book. 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.
It is important to note cinematographically that the film opens with day 488, the scene where tom and summer are seated at a bench and the audience sees. 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. Tom and summer play house in fantasy homes at ikea ikea stockholm to be exact, if you want to take a more negative view of. After it looks as if shes left his life for good this time, tom hansen reflects back on the just over one year that he knew summer finn. Sweet disposition 500 days of summer ost by ohmyjaja. How to use the 500 days of summer script to master non. He praised the directing of marc webb, stating, its the oldest bittersweet story in the book, of course, but musicvideo director marc webb. Produced by jessica tuchinsky, mark waters, mason novick, steven j. A fox searchlight release of a watermark production. Architecture has a special significance to the film 500 days of summer. The shooting script from the worlds largest community of readers. The route begins in inverness and flows along the stunning coastal edges of the north highlands in one round trip. Is the movie 500 days of summer based on a book a book. Int record store later tom and summer shop for music.
If youve seen 500 days of summer, you will likely have loved it and the dimension that music adds to the events that transpire on screen. We know this because a basso profundo narrator richard mcgonagle. The shooting script by scott neustadter 1,025 ratings, 3. It manages to deliver a love story that gets you invested even though you know it cant end neatly with either happiness or tragedy, but rather with a bittersweet mishmash. We all agreed we love the arc of how it portrayed a relationship and how it wont always work out for you in the end. If not do you know of any good books that are similar or have the same vibe. It is very hard for a film to break out of limited release and become a legitimate mainstream hit. The north coast 500 is a 516mile scenic route along scotlands northern coast that begins and ends in the city of inverness, the capital of the scottish highlands. Its an original story but i can name some books that have similar plot with 500 days of summer or. This is a story of boy meets girl, begins the wry, probing narrator. 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. Weber and the two stars, zooey deschanel and joseph gordonlevitt, who offer an advanced class in screen chemistry. It opened in july in just a couple of dozen theaters, but at its peak it reached the top ten and played. Cheers to director marc webb, the hilarious and heartfelt script by scott neustadter and michael h.
Expectations vs reality from 500 days of summer youtube. The film stars joseph gordonlevitt and zooey deschanel, and employs a nonlinear narrative structure, with the story. What 500 days of summer teaches us about chasing what. Ext movie theater day tom and summer walk out of a movie theatre. Its a feat of star acting, and it helps make 500 days not just bitter or sweet but everything in between. Carrying the torch of john cusackstyle, malecentric romantic comedies, 500 days of summer bears a favorable resemblance to 1999s high fidelity. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, its basically a movie about a guy tom played by joseph gordonlevitt who madly falls in love with a girl summer played by zoey deschanel and during the span of 500 days, he desperately chases her until he finally realizes. Not only is it charming and funny, but it takes a strikingly original approach that leaves a big, stupid grin on your face. Jan 30, 2010 a video about tom and summer from the lovely film 500 days of summer.