Director Levine has struck a commendable balance between humour and pensive honesty, sweetness and sadness. The humour mostly derives from Rogen and, although Kyle is a character we've seen him play countless times before, he is the perfect foil to Adam. The film and script certainly has a quirky feel, similar to 500 Days of Summer, which may seem like style over substance, but there's real heart here. It's a very human story, with likeable characters we genuinely care about. Gordon-Levitt's performance depicts an empathetic character, proving his worth as a truly talented actor. Equally, Anna Kendrick's cutesy style is well suited to the role of Katherine, Adam's therapist.
50/50 is an incredibly moving experience. Its light-hearted comedy mixes with moments of sadness for a heart-warming tale that even the most hardened of audiences will struggle not to find upsetting.
4/5