Adapted from the real experience of Will Reiser, the screenwriter of the film, it brings moving life inspiration with humorous and funny plots!
Adam, a 25-year-old radio showrunner, was hit hard one day when he was diagnosed with cancer. However, with the company and support of his funny friend Kyle, his caring mother, and a young physician, Katie, Adam gradually realized the most important things in his life and decided not to let this disease go. Ruined his life easily.
Adam Schwartz is an ordinary 27-year-old unmarried young man. He loves his job, loves his girlfriend, and more importantly, he has a not-perfect, but harmonious family. But suddenly one day, this calm was broken - Adam was diagnosed with cancer.
This is almost an incurable disease, and this medical certificate almost gave Adam a death notice. Adam told his girlfriend Rachel, his best friend Kyle, and his mother Dianne the news of his illness. His mother had no time to grieve for her son, as she was caring for Adam's father Richard, an Alzheimer's patient. Everyone who got the news was actively helping Adam get in touch with a doctor who offered what he thought was a reasonable and feasible treatment—though some of it looked like witchcraft.
As a cancer patient, Adam determined an "unreliable" treatment plan for himself. He found Katie, a young female doctor with little experience, who he hoped would treat his terminal illness by her. The most direct way to treat cancer is radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Adam who received these two treatments soon became a "skinhead". However, he is not alone. In the process of fighting cancer, he has met many "anti-cancer seniors".
With the support of his family and the encouragement of his friends, Adam faced the disease and treatment with an optimistic and positive attitude. Maybe the result of anti-cancer is not important, what is important is how to fight cancer.
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Although this is a movie about cancer, the director did not put "anti-cancer" in the first place. The film tells a story about friendship and vitality. So the movie is both touching and funny.
- The Hollywood Reporter
's title (50/50) reveals that it's a comedy, and it's full of laughter despite a not-so-funny story.
——"Variety"
With the development of the story, the theme of the film becomes more and more complex and more moving. Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance is persuasive.
——Reel Film Reviews behind-the
-scenes production
Adapted from a true story
film, Adam's prototype in real life is the screenwriter of the film, Will Reesel. Maybe this name is unfamiliar to many people, but if you tell you that he once participated in the production of "Ali G Solo Show", you will definitely not be too unfamiliar with him. Will Rissel began his battle against cancer when he was diagnosed with cancer six years ago when he was 24 years old. His good friend in life, Seth Rogen, gave him a lot of encouragement, and the two overcome the disease with humor and optimism. It has been six years since Will Rissel was diagnosed, and his cancer has not returned or spread. Medically speaking, his cancer has been cured.
The story of the film comes from the lives of Will Rissel and Seth Rogen. There are not too many ttmkv film and television modifications and fictions, but only a strong friendship and a desire for life. Seth Rogen recalled: "We were working together on "Ali G Solo Show", and suddenly the news of Will's illness came. We were shocked, sad and sad, but also to help Will out of this life However, as we became more and more ignorant of cancer and focused on life itself, a lot of fun things happened. At the same time, Will's body got better and better. Then we thought, the best thing for this thing Attitude is to write a script for it that is a mix of sadness, fun and hope. Of course, this script must be full of sincerity, because the story in this is not made up, but me and Will and his family share A true story of what I experienced." As for writing the script for the film, Will Rissel said: "At a party, Rogan and I said that my story could be written as a script and made into a movie, but it would be better If it's a comedy that can move people. If the script is written as an inspirational drama, it's not interesting. After thinking about it, I think this suggestion from Logan is feasible, so I picked up the pen and wrote it. The script. The difficulty in writing this script wasn't the lack of emotion, it was finding the good things in it. After a few discussions, we decided to make a buddy comedy that was about brotherhood. So I recall a lot of being with Rogan I found a lot of jokes that can be written in the movie, because it is my own life, so it is not difficult to write. In the process of my writing, Rogan and Evan Goldenberg gave They helped me a lot. They pushed my writing and gave me a lot of opinions and suggestions."
After the script was written, it was approved by many people. Seth Rogen said: "This is a passionate and emotional play, I was very moved after reading this play, because it depicts a person's life in a humorous and playful way, and this kind of life I happen to be. Participate in it. For me, it is very proud to be part of this film." Will Rissel said: "The script can be loved by others, which naturally makes me very happy. For me , the most important thing is the experience during that time, as well as the friends and family who have been there for me. Without their support and encouragement, I probably would not have survived.”
Director and Music
Because this is a low-budget independent film, it is particularly important to find a director with unique taste but no lack of business sense to helm the film. After much deliberation, Jonathan Levine, who filmed The Odd Factor, got the script. Jonathan Levine said: "I got the script at a critical time for the release of The Weird Factor, and I didn't have time to read the book, so it was put aside. Later, when "The Weird Factor" was released After the release of "Factor" and it was well received, I suddenly felt empty, because I put a lot of emotion in that film. Unintentionally, I opened the ttmkv film and television script for "The Cancer-fighting Me". This is a Great script, I love it. Coincidentally, within six months of reading the script, two people in my family were also diagnosed with suspected cancer, which turned out to be benign, but I still I had a new understanding of cancer. When I went back to the script at this time, I suddenly knew and understood how to face this story, so I was very eager to make this film.”
Joseph Gordon-Lay Werther was ordered to play the cancer-fighting Adam in the film, while his friend was played by Seth Rogen. Faced with such a young and old partner, Jonathan Levine said: "Their cooperation is so seamless, probably because of Seth and Will Rissel's friends, so there is no way for him to play such a role. Any obstacles and difficulties can be said. And Joseph Gordon-Levitt is definitely a harvest for me, his talent and understanding of the film and characters definitely added a lot of unexpected surprises to the film. Especially his performance gave the film Some of the special feelings he brought are very useful to me. It should be said that his performance has set a sad but not sad, hopeful and funny tone for the film. I believe that in the next few years, Joseph Gordon-Levitt will definitely grow into one of the best actors in Hollywood."
In addition to the performances of the actors, the original soundtrack of the film is another huge highlight. The author of the original music of the film is the new Hollywood composer Mike Giacchino, and he uses a lot of popular bands in the film, such as Pearl Tracks from bands like Pearl Jam and Radiohead. The use of these songs is on the one hand to highlight the youthful and popular color of the film, and on the other hand is due to cost considerations. Seth Rogen said: "The film cost only $8 million to make, it's almost impossible to use too much original music, and using off-the-shelf songs is a good choice. And these songs are very good in the film. It's the best of both worlds." Jonathan Levine said: "The rock really brings out the character and character of the film, and they're all great music. On top of that, Mike Giacchino's original The repertoire is also great. His music is so deeply ingrained into your film that it plays to an unparalleled advantage. He is the best composition I've ever seen, and I never had the luxury of being with him before this Working with him is a very pleasant and incredible experience, he is very concerned about whether his work can fit the movie, he is a very kind guy. I will definitely work on the soundtrack of all my movies in the future
Leave it all to him."
The original title of the film was "I'm With Cancer", but it was later changed to "Live with Him" because of the word "cancer" in the title. With It). In the end, it was changed to the current name 50/50, indicating that Adam's ttmkv film cancer cure hope is 50%. If it is literally translated, it should be called "Five and Five" or "Half Chances".
· The film was originally scheduled to star James McAvoy, but he withdrew from the crew for personal reasons. Less than a week before filming began, Seth Rogen called Joseph Gordon-Levitt and told him that there was a character waiting for him. Levitt was confirmed to star in the film two days before filming began.
· The film is adapted from screenwriter Will Risser's own cancer experience. Will Rissel also wrote and produced the film, and he also had a small cameo role in the film.
A great dialogue
Adam: So, you really think that the girls gonna go for me just 'cause I have cancer? Kyle: For the millionth time, YES!
Adam: So, you really think that the girls gonna go for me just 'cause I have cancer?
Katie: Even if you ask a million times, my answer is: yes!
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