I realize this blog has turned into the antithesis of its creation - I keep talking more and more about myself and less about journalistic type things. So here's one to spice it up.
My friend Ken wrote a blog entry about this movie, and I'd heard many good things about it, but I just barely experienced it last night. And what an experience it was! I have officially fallen in love.
The best part of this movie is how accurately different parts of a dating relationship are portrayed - so accurate, at some points, that I felt uncomfortable, pained; my throat automatically groaned and I gently rocked myself back and forth on the couch. How had someone understood and nakedly exposed what I've felt and gone through many times over?
I thought I felt the same way with "He's Just Not That Into You," but I was sadly mistaken. That was really the poor man's version - it touches the surface of a jaded dating life, but doesn't quite cut it with the sappy ending.
Now, 500 Days of Summer, on the other hand, puts it out there from the very first minute into the film: "This is not a love story, but it is a story about love." (paraphrasing) In other words, it's about all the twists and turns, cuts and bruises that end up on your heart; the idea of a soulmate, one true love. But love, even an immature kind, is wonderful, and it's worth it! Or is it?
In the end, I have to say it is the journey, not the destination, that is important in finding true love. To quote C.S. Lewis, "Experience is that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn."
The message of this movie: every experience you have concerning love helps you learn what will lead you to that true love you seek.
Five friggin' stars, my friends! Now, a question for you; is "true love" worth it?
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MEH! I maintain that love exists solely to elude those that want it most.
True love is not an end, so you can't sit back and say, was it worth it? And once you have it, it's too difficult not to say it was worth it. Was having braces for 3 years worth getting straight teeth? Now that it's over, but while it was happening, I'm not sure I would've chosen it.
Is keeping true love worth the pain and struggle you continue to endure?
I would say yes. I cherish every moment of real love I have experienced in my life. I will continue to have pain and sorrow and joy and happiness.
I know your question is just for discussion, because you know that you can't have the joy without the pain. And every minute of suffering makes it that much sweeter.
Awesome comment, Andrea. I appreciate your insight, especially since I haven't been there yet.
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