Movie-pinions: 500 Days Of Summer!

Woohoo 2 posts in a day! Aren’t you guys lucky!! 😛

Or maybe not since you have to read my crappy blogs again! My second post for the day is my thought on a movie I watched barely 10mins ago.

So, I just watched 500 Days of Summer (Starring Mr. Gordon and Miss Zooey). This is most assuredly not a Love Story but it definitely is a story about Love. Most people, I think, would find it quite relatable. Whether they’re Tom or Summer. I know I do. I have felt the heartbreak that Tom feels when Summer dumps him, when he realises Summer is getting married and when she meets him again in the park.

The movie itself was quite interesting. The belief that fate shall guide you to your soulmate is almost enough to make you question the utility of dating apps and matrimonial websites beyond getting laid. But the question that keeps going around my head is how much of it is true? Does it really work out that way? Why? How? And most importantly When?

When will I find my Autumn? When will my moment in the deli reading Dorian Gray come?

Another thing that Tom says that highly relatable is that heartbreak makes you skeptical. You question the existence the authenticity and the realism of love, of life.

I think what made it easier for Tom to move on was that he didn’t see Summer that frequently. It also allowed him a different perspective to life. More specifically to his life. And what he was doing.

I know many people will disagree with this part. But I think Summer was partially a bitch. The things she did for him, made him fall deeper. Especially the night after their fight where Tom states that he wants to be a couple. If not for that specific night I would’ve probably said that Tom was the one to blame for wanting to much when he knew it wasn’t up for offer.

Either way. You learn that the way of the heart is not easy. Maybe you’ll meet the right person soon. Maybe you’ll meet the right person late. But even if you meet there is no guarantee that it will last. Love is the most beautiful concept according to most people. And I’d agree. What I also agree to is that love is the most vague concept.

So before you set out to find your Summer, Autumn or Millie. I’d suggest you find your Paul and Rachel first. Coz he/she will be the one to help you put things back together once you start smashing your plates.
P.S. I don’t own 500 Days Of Summer or the cover pic used for this Blog Post. Obviously.