A moving comedy with tragic background - without being a tragicomedy

Rating: 8/10 (19 August 2012)

The topic is serious and although cancer at present is not almost 100% lethal as it used to be, it is still unpredictable and often is the mental situation the decisive thing in determining the outcome.
I liked the film for the following reasons: -- the screenplay is based on real events; a difficult topic is touched with piety, but realistically -- excellent performances by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anjelica Houston and Anna Kendrick (Seth Rogen is too plain comedian for me)
I can't imagine how this film is watched by cancer patients or by those whose close ones have/had it... Thus, I would be careful to recommend the film largely and widely. However, memorable moments and laughs will be guaranteed. Plus some hints and knowledge, how to handle yourself and others in the event of difficult situation.