So, first of all. The plot follows a twenty-something year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who has a paranoid personality and a rather boring life. We are introduced to two other characters, his best friend (Seth Rogen) and Adam's girlfriend (). It is very clear the relationships Adam has with both of these people. It is soon revealed that Adam has a rare strand of cancer and that he has a 50% chance of surviving through it. I'll stop here because I don't want to reveal any more of the plot because it sometimes takes unexpected turns in some places.
My overall opinion of this film is that is was really rather good (am I selling it very well?). For a film centered around a cancer victim it has a very comedic sense, although it does have its sad moments it is mostly quite a weirdly uplifting and humorous film.
Moving on to the performance, Gordon-Levitt is rather good as per usual. His performance as a cautious cancer patient that doesn't really want to accept want is happening to him is a believable and humorous portrayal most definitely but is also one that is thought provoking and heart wrenching. Along with Gordon-Levitt, the rest of the cast are all exceptional assets to the film, especially the struggling best friend played by Seth Rogen who you, as an audience member, don't really like until around a half hour to the end.
Overall, I completely recommend this film to any one who is a fan of cancer movies, Joseph Gordon-Levitt or just film in general. Levine does an amazing job, along with the cast. Just a fabulous movie
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