1. Did I enjoy it? YES
I really identified with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character Tom Hansen in this film. Levitt and screenwriter Scott Neustadter paint such a realistic portrait of a guy going through the emotions of being involved with a girl he absolutely adores, while she doesn't quite feel the same way. Sure Summer Finn likes Tom alright, as she's willing to be physical with Tom, but it's not enough to change her negative thinking about committed relationships. Often you see the girl's point of view in films like this and they usually have a cliche ending in which the guy and the girl end up together. This film makes it clear at the start that this will not happen. It's heartbreaking at the end of the picture as Summer admits her thinking to Tom as she's about to marry another man. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention how funny this film is. Tom's scene of excitement at the beginning of his relationship with Summer is so humorously fantastic, yet very realistic on an emotional level. If you did not see this in theaters, rent it asap.
2. Would I watch it again? YES
I enjoyed this movie from start to finish. This is one of the top ten films of 2009.
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