People are drawn to a good story, and i am no different. Ive seen this comparison a few times on this subreddit but theyre very different tonally. Janet maslin surveys summer reading, including stephen kings finders keepers and renee knights. 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. Its kind of funny to listen to, but somewhat not surprising that i was seeing the same in the character tom throughout the film. If youve completely missed out on all the wisdom imparted during toms relationship with summer, here are a couple of reminders. Check out this list of books and films that remind readers and viewers that love can be. Its a topic i talked about last year on my colleges radio station as part of the show spectrum. Movies like 500 days of summer, a list of films by tianna. It has a sweetyetrealistic view of relationships thats refreshing given the usual formulaic dreck in this genre. May 07, 2017 500 days of summer translates this argument to another important aspect of our lives, relationships. Why 500 days of summer is the truest movie around thought.
I recommend this book to young adults, and romance readers. Goodreads members who liked five days in summer also liked. Watching carol is like reading a really interesting book while relaxing on a sunday afternoon. If not do you know of any good books that are similar or have the same vibe. Published december 22nd 2009 by dey street books first published 2009. Cheers to director marc webb, the hilarious and heartfelt script by scott neustadter and michael h. 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. Its an original story but i can name some books that have similar plot with 500 days of summer or. 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. Most people have heard this question, either being asked to or asked by them. Find books like five days in summer from the worlds largest community of readers.
And the next thing we knew, tom was already being thrown. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Michael weber, the men who wrote the fault in our stars and 500 days of summer. To ask other readers questions about 500 days of summer, please sign up. Stian ghost of you dominus crixus high noon rush l e n d e m a i n help me get to 1,000,000 subscribers. The shooting script from the worlds largest community of readers. How 500 days of summer gets the manic pixie dream girl right. Are there any books like the movie 500 days of summer. The shooting script newmarket shooting script 9781557049216.
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. Very different movies, with very different messages. Tom has had feelings for summer from the beginning and it seems like summer has the same feelings. Here are books that are making their way to hollywoodnows the time to get in on the. In this movie, tom and summer become extremely close friends. Whether fictional or biographical, stories have and always will be a part of what has shaped my life. In my interpersonal communication class, we viewed the film 500 days of summer featuring joseph gordonlevitt as tom hansen and zooey deschanel as summer.
I love the movie and im wondering if there are any books like it. 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. Affiliate links provides compensation to daily actor which helps us remain online, giving you the resources and information actors like you are looking for. Mar 25, 2012 the next pair of films i would like to compare is woody allens 1977 romantic comedy annie hall and marc webbs 2009 indie romcom 500 days of summer.
It is one of those movies that you probably heard about. I have never been into big declarations of love after a 90minute struggle to find. Were so excited, we feel like were going to, ahemexplode. Aug 29, 2014 although it came out five years ago, 500 days of summer continues to be one of my alltime favorite movies. Spotless mind coupled along with 500 days of summer is a days worth of my heart breaking all over again. I would like to comment on something im sure many people have noticed. 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. Whether youre looking for historical fiction or mysteries, for a love story or a feelgood novel, we have the books. Feb 15, 2018 500 days of summer is not a love story and summer is not a manic pixie dream girl, even though she is depicted as one in the film. Architecture has a special significance to the film 500 days of summer.
See more lists like the recommendations for 500 days of summer. They spend time together yet summer refuses to dub their set up a relationship stating the ultimate ego killer. Jul 15, 2009 thats the reason 500 days of summer is so appealing. Looks at a group of twelve year old girls who wave at him and giggle thanks. Some of his stories, like that of how jonah lehrer selfdestructed by allowing plagiarism to creep into his. Focusing on the narration of the movie 500 days of summer from 2009 which is told in a nonlinear narrative in other words the film events are portrayed out of chronological order. Tom is in love with summer from the moment he sees her. This sweet, sizzling movie shows how love hurts and heals. The next pair of films i would like to compare is woody allens 1977 romantic comedy annie hall and marc webbs 2009 indie romcom 500 days of summer. When packing a beach bag, space is at a premiumyou need a pageturner with characters that win you over instantly and a story that transports you to another world. You should know up front, this is not a love story. Goodreads members who liked the last days of summer also liked.
When tom asked summer how her weekend was like, summer answered him with these three words. Books like normal people and moves like 500 days of summer. The wife and i saw 500 days of summer last night before we caught inglourious basterds. Movies like 500 days of summer, a list of films by. Sometimes it can be hard to explain to people why such a cynical, depressing love story is so dear to me. Apr 19, 2016 at the start of 500 days of summer, an omniscient thirdparty narrator promises not to give you that cliched romcom plot, telling you outright, this is a story of boy meets girl. When all is said and done, up comes a single number in parenthesis, like so. Aug 12, 2015 this is what 500 days of summer looks like in real life. Books that are similar to 500 days of summer movie. 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. But this book isnt a love story, its a story about love. Buildings, both interiors and exteriors, are the focus of many shots.
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. 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. Thats why the sublimely smartsexyjoyfulsad 500 days of summer hits you like a blast of pure romantic oxygen. Near the start of 500 days of summer, the narrator outlines how summer has something special that makes men pay attention. Summer gives a little wave before following vance out. Is the movie 500 days of summer based on a book a book. If you like 500 days of summer, you will like so why is falling in love such a serious business.
But summer is different, she likes the same music as him, finds similar humor, and shares common interests. Thats why weve vetted this years best beach books and put together a list full of new favorites. Fox searchlight pictures and chances are, it spoke to you on a spiritual level. Id like to read more books with complex women characters whose life doesnt revolve around babies or pleasing the. Weber and the two stars, zooey deschanel and joseph gordonlevitt, who offer an advanced class in screen chemistry.
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. Zooey deschanel with joseph gordonlevitt in 500 days of summer t he glassyeyed, almost sinister prettiness of zooey deschanel colours the. At its worst, the film is like 27 dresses for indie types who prefer the smiths to bryan adams. The 500 days of their relationship is played out of chronological order which for me is the highlight.
Tom is a normal guy, who gawks over summer like any other male. Park day for a few seconds we watch a man 20s and a woman 20s on a. I think thats why films live 500 day of summer, eternal sunshine, and her are so much more memorable than your typical romance movie. Daily actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like, masterclass, streaming services, and others. He doesnt explicitly say this is just her looks, theres an implication of something extra, an it factor. His thoughts on love may not run as deeply as, say, those of the romantic poets. Tom clings onto the hope that he is slowly breaking down her scepticisms about love. A lot of movies i purchase these days get a bit boring the second or third time you watch them, but in 500 days of summer you notice new things every time, which makes it worthwhile. Thats the reason 500 days of summer is so appealing. 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. How 500 days of summer gets the manic pixie dream girl. Are you looking for movies like 500 days of summer.
Feb 19, 2015 500 days of summer is not as problematic as i once feared. Take a chill pill hollywood producers and have a look at these three films like 500 days of summer, that show the act of love and romance as bizarre tangents and dream sequences. Is it what youve been told in the movies, songs and stories, or is it something else entirely. He writes greeting cards, and you suspect he may believe his own cards. Find books like the last days of summer from the worlds largest community of readers. 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. Explanation on the ending of 500 days of summer movies. This is what 500 days of summer looks like in real life.
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