Have you ever been in love? Did it last? If not, how has it changed you since the debacle? All these questions could be answered by Tom Hansen, easily identifiable as the main character of the film (500) Days of Summer. In the film, Tom recalls the time he spent with a girl named Summer with whom he was madly in love. However, things didn't work out with them, which took a toll on his life. (500) Days of Summer is a good film because it gives the audience an idea of the effects of falling in love. The order of events within the film causes the reader to see the plot in a different way. At some point in life, you will encounter a time when you were in love. Love can bring out good or bad in you. It can have a positive or negative effect on someone or the person they share a relationship with. In some cases love isn't for everyone, for the simple fact that people tend to force what shouldn't be, which can bring tension to a couple who may have had a great friendship. Throughout the film time fast forwards and rewinds between the time Tom and Summer were together. The director does this to show how both characters change throughout the film because of what happened between them. Not only does it change their character, but other people around them also feel the effect of their changes. The back and forth changes of the time period keep the viewer engaged as to what will happen next. The plot of the story is one that the audience has encountered in another film or faced in real life. The sequence of events is what sets it apart from other films with similar plots. Originality is the key to making a successful film. If the movie went in order from day 1 to day 500, it would be simple and pretty boring. At the beginning of their “relationship,” it seemed like it would last for centuries. The passing and passage of time makes the viewer
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