Superb

Rating: 9/10 (28 July 2012)

I'm usually skeptical of contemporary films that don't suggest a particularly original, daring, intricate or beautifully executed/filmed plot, but 50/50 really surprised me.
50/50 does a beautiful job of balancing comedy, drama, tragedy and heart-warming content. It had me laughing throughout, and sobbing from the middle to the end-- a rare reaction of mine to films these days.
What I enjoyed most was that the humor was subtle, sometimes suggestive and dead-pan, rather than overly overt and obnoxious like most 'comedies' these days. Moreover, I appreciated the heart felt touches fused with the realistic base of this film that provoked rolling tears, and the compulsion to re-evaluate my life and the people in my life that are dear to me. The cast is also all around excellent... Gordon shines, once again.
Watch this film; I don't think you'll regret it.