A Genuinely Good Film...

Rating: 7/10 (13 January 2012)

Loosely based on the life of this film's screenwriter Will Reiser, '50/50' is A Genuinely Good Film, that does the trick. The Screenplay by Reiser is engaging, The Direction is good & The Performances are quite impressive.
'50/50', Inspired by a true story, is a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.
'50/50' has a good start, a mediocre middle & a feel-good end. The depiction of it's protagonist's battle with cancer, and his entire journey, comes out well. Reiser's Screenplay is engaging. Jonathan Levine Directs this story well. Cinematography, Editing & Art Design, are passable. Music by Michael Giacchino, is excellent.
Performance-Wise: Joseph Gordon-Levitt excels in the lead role. Seth Rogen is routine. Anna Kendrick is emerging into a very, very fine performer. She delivers a fantastic performance. Bryce Dallas Howard is very convincing. Anjelica Huston is ever-dependable. Philip Baker Hall is in top-form. Serge Houde leaves a mark.
On the whole, '50/50' is a genuinely good effort. Watch it!