A joyous and honest portrayal of Los Angeles that I will return to view over and over again. With incorporation of animation, motion graphics, stellar performances from the entire cast, and a heart-wrenching story to boot...this is a movie that I will adore for year to come! Indie in feel, but blockbuster quality all around. A perfect combination of kitschy and class that is just filled bittersweet, heart-stopping honesty and humor. AMAZING!

One of the best movies this summer by far. I don't watch previews because they show too much of the movie and seem to give you a biased opinion on how you think the movie should go, but when you finally watch it you are either vindicated or left wanting. Maybe it was the opening dialogue or the sweet music that made this movie extra special, but I loved that it was not a love story, but the telling of a relationship that could happen or has happened to anyone. Levitt and Dechanel are cute and were brilliant together with an easy chemistry. Wouldn't mind watching again. If you want to watch this movie for: Plot = GO. Storyline = Must GO, Characters = Must GO, Music= GO

Recently, I had attended the advance press preview of this CUTE quirky skillfully-directed 1.5hr romantic-comedy. Summer - the event we associate with the bounty and ripening of love - is the name of a commitment-phobia young woman with whom Tom was totally smitten/infatuated --- but when he gets inexplicably suddenly dumped, he took to reflecting the 500 days of his 'encounters' with Summer - hence, the title of the movie. (Keep in mind that Autumn always follows Summer.) The dizzying flash-backs AND forth could prove disorienting for some but overall - the script is easy to follow. Both Joseph Gordon-Levitt(Tom) and Zooey Deschanel(Summer) has good on-screen chemistry. Joseph was perfectly cast in his role. VERY GOOD performance! Overall, the entire cast performed admirably. The cinematography was BEAUTIFUL. Some scenes were so gorgeous. Overall, production values are above-average. Verdict: Recommended for hopeless romantics. Actual GRADE: Solid B

This is by far the best movie I've seen in a long time. I've been happy about seeing it for days now, still humming the soundtrack. This movie was funny, sweet, surprising, hilarious, and just the best thing I've seen in a long time. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is AMAZINGLY appealing in this movie. I knew that Zoey Deschanel was appealing -- my husband has always thought she was cute -- but Gordon-Levitt was a really nice surprise. His performance makes me forget that he was ever a child star (on Third Rock from the Sun). He could have a very nice future ahead of him as a romantic comedy lead at the very least, and any kind of movie at best. The movie's use of music is wonderful -- and the one dance scene, extremely clever. The shots of Los Angeles are amazing -- I don't know HOW they found places in Los Angeles that make you think of charming areas of Boston or New York. Run, don't walk, to see this movie. If you have a heart at all, you won't regret it.

Or so they say in the beginning of the film. That's not true. It is a love story. It just doesn't go the traditional route. I actually really enjoyed watching 500 Days. Joseph Gordon Levitt and Zooey Deschanel are very talented actors who pull this movie off almost entirely by themselves. The supporting cast is alright and they provide an occassionally needed distraction. Now I need to warn you, this is an art-house film. The director has his own "vision" and the film moves slowly. There is no real climax or intense drama, so if you need a fast-paced, intense plot to keep you interested, stay away from this one. This movie depends on the audience becoming truly involved and being patient. It is also inappropriate for kids under the age of 13. A teen might be bored. There is quite a bit of language and some sexual situations and sexual innuendos. No unnecessary graphic sex scenes, which my husband and I appreciated. Kudos to Zooey and Joseph for a job well done!