I love Joseph Gordon-Levitt! I’ve been a fan of his since 3rd Rock from the Sun but it was actually with the awful film GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra did I start to realize that he can pretty much play any role given to him. Along with a choice few others I feel that he is the future of Hollywood. Since 500 Days of Summer America has finally taken notice of JGL and he’s been getting a lot of big roles lately. His most recent film is 50/50 and I’m letting it be known right now; if it’s got JGL in it I’m going to try to watch it. Next year he’ll star in a bike messenger film that looks kind of freaking ridiculous but I’m fairly sure I’ll be there opening weekend nonetheless.
Directed by Jonathan Levine this film is loosely based on screen writer Will Reiser’s own real life battle with cancer. As a point of trivia Reiser is very good friends in real life with comedic actor Seth Rogen who pretty much plays a fictional version of himself in this movie. Rogen also acts as a producer because that’s kind of his thing now, I suppose. Last time I reviewed a Rogen-related film it ended poorly but does the inclusion of JGL do anything to soften the blow?
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