A touching emotional journey

Rating: Null/10 (26 November 2011)

This film is a semi-serious account of a 27 years old man's life with cancer.
"50/50" takes a semi serious approach, with lighthearted elements to make it funny. At the same time, it still respects the gravity of the situation, and is not over the top with fun or drama. This fine balance is very well done.
All the main characters convey much emotions in the film. The girlfriend's inability to cope, the best friend's supportive attitude and the mother's pain are all so well portrayed. The best of all is Joseph Gordon-Levitt's change in emotions, from one extreme to another when reality finally hits.
"50/50" is a touching emotional journey through the battle against a serious illness, and is simultaneously entertaining within its suitable boundary.