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So with the summer season coming to a close, I thought I would share some of my favorite movies of the summer. Please keep in mind that there are a few great films I haven't gotten around to seeing yet (such as Inglourious Basterds and The Hurt Locker). With that being said, here are my picks for the 'Best Movies of Summer 2009'...feel free to share your own personal favorites!Up
Much like last year's WALL-E, Pixar delivered yet another fantastic piece of art that includes the perfect blend of comedy, excitement and powerful emotional themes. Up succeeds at turning a rather simple story into one incredibly heartfelt adventure.The Hangover
This summer's biggest surprise hit. Even without a cast of well-known actors or a previously existing franchise for support, The Hangover proved that an original R-rated comedy film can still appeal to mass audiences.Star Trek
This is what an summer action flick SHOULD be. J.J. Abrams's reboot of this classic sci-fi franchise successfully appealed to the hardcore 'Trekkies' while still being able to draw in new fans. Star Trek features outstanding acting performances from it's young, rather unknown cast and breath-taking action sequences that don't solely rely on massive explosions and CGI.500 Days of Summer
I hate to over-sell this movie, but it could possibly be one of the best films I've seen in the past 5 years. Unlike the typical 'rom-com', 500 Days of Summer separates itself from the genre through it's honest, sometimes painful, depiction of real-life relationships and its intelligently unique story structure. It strives at being both charming and witty as well as emotionally powerful thanks to the brilliant performances from its two young stars, Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. This fantastic indie gem is easily one of the best films of this summer.
Yes, Star Trek was wildly entertaining. Sure, The Hangover was laugh-out-loud funny. And Up was indeed a truly heart-warming story...but 500 Days of Summer was all of the above and more. Those of you fortunate enough to have seen the film will hopefully agree, and those of you who haven't...well, what are you waiting for?? Anyway, whether or not you have seen 500 Days of Summer, I think you will enjoy this sweet short video that was put together by the director of the film, Marc Webb and it's two stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. (Also note that the video features a song by Zooey's band, She & Him)
Also in case you missed it, here's my short review of 500 Days of Summer:"As stated in the opening lines of this film, "this is not a love story." 500 Days of Summer is an unconventional romantic comedy that separates itself from the genre through it's honest, sometimes painful, depiction of real-life relationships as well as it's intelligently unique story structure. It strives at being both laugh-at-loud funny with it's clever and playful writing and emotionally powerful as you become deeply invested in the relationship of the two stars, thanks to the outstanding performances by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Much credit must also be given to first-time director Marc Webb for presenting this incredible story in such a beautiful and artistic manner. 500 Days of Summer is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year so far and I highly suggest you go check it out."
