50/50

Rating: 8/10 (6 December 2012)

50/50 is a film that mixes comedy and drama. It is about a man who is diagnosed with spine cancer. The main character, Adam, is 27 years old, he lives in Seattle with his girlfriend. His work is at Seattle Public Radio. He learns that he is cancer. Although his girlfriend helps to Adam, she has some complex thoughts about him. Because of this they break up finally. His best friend, Kyle, and his mother do not leave to Adam. They always care to him, but they think that Adam will die. They help to Adam for this. Adam does not mind their thoughts, and he thinks that he will recover. Dialogues between Adam and Kyle are the comedy part in the film. Kyle is a helpful friend for Adam. He enjoys to his patient friend. He does not leave alone to Adam during chemotherapy. He goes to hospital for therapy. He meets with a young psychologist, Katherine. She is very helpful and an effective person. Adam meets with some patients who has cancer in the hospital. During the therapies, Katherine affects to Adam with her interest.
As a result, 50/50 is a successful film and at times tough to watch. It is positive although it is thought vice versa. The players are very successful, too. They role as it is real. It is a good performance.