"500 Days with Summer": Why does Summer cry?

Eloy 2021-10-13 13:05:47

Although "500 Days with Summer" is only a low-cost comedy movie, it basically clarifies all the things about a certain type of man about love. As for the mixed reviews, it can be explained that the film does not come from the Pixar animation that eats all ages and genders, so it has become an exaggerated good film for non-specific people, but the relaxed rhythm of the film makes people look fair. Comfortable.

Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who was born in architecture, is a blessing writer for a card company. According to what is often said now, his profession is not right, but with his talent, he can still do this job easily. But like most professionals, they don’t have passion for work, they just have to live their lives. The male protagonist’s image in the film is lovable, thin and British. Although he has a preference for architectural design, he is just thinking about it. Moreover, he is introverted and timid. He is an absolute herbivorous man. I dare to sing only when I am drunk. Besides, there is a bit of narcissism and pretentiousness. In the film, Summer was dating with the woman, and the woman took the initiative in the copy room, which also laid a hidden personality hazard for the future breakup of the two.

And Summer is an excellent woman. From the exaggerated data listed in the film, we can know that Summer's charm for men can be regarded as a lethal weapon. However, the independent Summer always likes the sturdy working style. Although she can share his beautiful architectural ideas with Tom, and walk around IKEA hand in hand with him, Summer can’t stand Tom’s seemingly brave but actually A weak punch, even more unbearable. He only knows to live by and bury his dream under Yy. The most unbearable thing is Tom's ostrich-like life attitude of having fun in time and unable to boldly face reality and propose to her.
That's why it was the last time that Tom and Summer's Lao Yan separated, and there was the touching scene of Summer's tears when he saw the last moments of "The Graduate".

Tom in the film has been fighting against reality. After losing Summer, he began to face life directly. It was himself who began his persistent pursuit of architectural design. Although everything was not going well, he still pursued it as always. During the period, when he was sitting and thinking about his architectural dreams with Summer, Summer appeared at this time. When Summer saw the mature Tom, he squeezed his hand with satisfaction, even though Summer’s ring finger was already worn at this time. Put on the wedding ring.

Summer is past autumn, and summer is autumn. I hope everything is well.
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Some people think that "500 Days with Summer" is just a reflection of other people’s love experience Comedy, but Roger Ebert has two more interesting points, so I will share them.

In romance, we believe what we want to believe. (In love, we only believe what we want to believe.)

His(Tom's) hand always outstretched toward his inaccessible fantasies.

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500 Days of Summer quotes

  • Summer: There's no such thing as love, it's fantasy...

  • Tom: Yeah, uh, this is... And Rhoda, no disrespect, but um, this is total shit.

    McKenzie: Tom!

    Tom: "Go for it" "You can do it"? That's not inspirational, that's suicidal. If pickles goes for it right there, that's a dead cat. These are lies. We're liars. Think about it. Why do people buy these things? It's not 'cause they wanna say how they feel. People buy cards 'cause they can't say how they feel or they're afraid too. We provide the service that lets them off the hook. You know what? I say to hell with it. Let's level with America. At least let them speak for themselves! Right? I mean, look! What-What is this? What does it say? "Congratulations on your new baby." Right? How 'bout, "Congratulations on your new baby. Guess that's it for hanging out. Nice knowing you."

    Vance: Sit down, Hansen.

    Tom: How bout this one, with all the pretty hearts on the front? I think I know where this ones going. Yep! "Happy Valentines Day, sweetheart. I love you." That sweet? Ain't love grand? This is exactly what I'm talking about. What does that even mean, "love"? Do you know? Do you? Anybody?

    McKenzie: Tom...

    Tom: If somebody gave me this card, Mr. Vance, I would eat it. It's these cards, and the movies and the pop songs, they're to blame for all the lies and the heartache, everything. We're responsible. *I'm responsible.* I think we do a bad thing here. People should be able to say how they feel, how they really feel, not you know, some words that some stranger put in their mouths. Words like "love"... that don't mean anything. Sorry, I'm sorry. I, uh... I quit. I'm... There's enough bullshit in the world without my help.