Movie Love: 50/50

I saw the movie 50/50, starring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen, this weekend and thought it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!  First of all, I am Joseph Gordon Levitt's biggest fan.  I've been loving him since his 3rd Rock from the Sun days!

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But yes, the movie was wonderful.  The film is loosely based on the experience of screenplay writer, Will Reiser.  The story follows a young man as he gets diagnosed with cancer and explores how that affects his life and relationships.  I'll be honest, I almost lost it in the theatre at one point.  It is a tearjerker but totally not in an emotionally manipulative way.  I thought the movie was well written, well acted, and filled with heart.  I love movies because of the potential they have to change my inner landscape.  I walked into the movie feeling slightly jaded and left with a renewed sense of gratitude for my life.  The idea that at any time, we could be diagnosed with a life threatening disease is a big reminder to live each day to the fullest.

I recommend this movie from the bottom of my heart.