Despite a few borrowed ideas from Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, this is a very good movie. It's funny, silly, sad, and depressing, but it never seems like it's trying to force any emotion out of you. It's not a bit formulaic, and even though there is a lot of skipping around in time, it is not hard to follow and the skipping serves the film well. The music is also very well chosen and flows through the movie without being overbearing. If you do like romantic comedies, or even if you don't, you should see this movie.

i think it was a really, really done movie with lots of creative tidbits in it. The only thing that really got to me though was that it was a true-to-life film. The imagery switches back and forth from the imaginary to the real, but at the end of the day, its message is very real and sad. I really enjoyed the movie. Just dont expect a love story with a hollywood ending.

It's one of those movies that will either resonate with you...or not. But I think most people can identify with what this movie tries to convey (successfully, in my opinion). Personally, I went to see (500) Days of Summer knowing that I'll walk out loving it - and I did. But it exceeding my expectations on the emotional roller coaster ride that it takes you on through life's unpredictable, uncontrollable, blissful, painful, and wonderful experiences. This movie isn't a love story - and it makes that clear from the beginning. It is what it is, just as life is what it is. Neither uplifting, nor depressing. It's a gentle reminder that love isn't as simple as we often make it out to be - and how absolutely helpless we can be in it's presence.

The movie starts with a dedication of sorts, and sets the tone for the whole movie. The rest of the movie is a non-linear voyage through the time of one man's relationship - or lack thereof - with a woman named Summer. Zooey Deschanel as the titular character is captivating, and like most of her roles; seemingly too wild to keep a hold on. She starts off telling the main character, Tom (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt), that she's just looking to keep things simple. Naturally, Tom can't do that, as he sees Summer as "the one!" The movie hits highs and lows, and with the way we jump through time, they're usually paired together. It makes the movie a lot more interesting than it would probably be, if it were just played straight. But, to see this unconventional - and yet, from my perspective, totally realistic - take on falling in love go in some of the directions it does makes this movie one that everyone should really see.

I originally missed this movie at the film festival in Philadelphia so when I received advance screening tickets, I hopped on the chance to go. Despite the actors in the movie it still is a very indie movie. Think along the lines of Garden State, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It truly is a movie about love but not a love story. For anyone who has ever had that relationship where your best friends and something more but never define it, this is for you. It will definitely hit home. I can't wait to go see it again. Not only is the movie and the message great, the soundtrack is FANTASTIC.