

(500) Days of Summer
Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
Critics Sentiment
Tom's expectations clash with reality at Summer's engagement party
Tom sinks into depression and fails at blind dates
The film plunges from the joyful Hall & Oats dance sequence to Tom's devastating depression following the breakup, creating an emotional whiplash that reviewers found both realistic and heartbreaking.
Critics praised the film's innovative non-linear structure and authentic portrayal of modern relationships, with particular acclaim for Gordon-Levitt's performance and the expectations versus reality sequence. While some found certain quirky elements overly precious, most reviewers appreciated the film's realistic approach to heartbreak and its ultimate message about growth and moving forward.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Tom

Zooey Deschanel
Summer

Geoffrey Arend
McKenzie

Chloë Grace Moretz
Rachel

Matthew Gray Gubler
Paul

Clark Gregg
Vance

Patricia Belcher
Millie

Rachel Boston
Alison

Minka Kelly
Autumn
Charles Walker
Millie's New Husband

Ian Reed Kesler
Douche

Darryl Alan Reed
Bus Driver

Valente Rodriguez
Employee #1

Yvette Nicole Brown
New Secretary

Nicole Vicius
Partygoer
Natalie Boren
Another Partygoer

Maile Flanagan
Rhoda

Darryl Sivad
Usher

Gregory A. Thompson
Minister
Michael Bodie
Man
Crew
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