Modern, survival tearjerker is a must-see

Rating: 8/10 (2 March 2012)

I'm not sure what I can say about this incredibly touching film that others haven't already said about it. 50/50 is an inspirational, real look at the life of a young man dealing with a physical ailment with 50/50 odds of survival. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a great choice as the lead (Adam), and Seth Rogan's performance takes me back to when I first saw him in 40-Year-Old Virgin. The script felt very much along the lines of "Juno," except the major plot device was the illness' outcome rather than the decision for a young woman's baby. I loved revisiting the 90's music choices, and I hope this becomes I trend in modern films. Anyways, it's a tearjerker film that has a lot of heart and humor, and I recommend it completely.