Speaking of hipster irritation, let’s talk about the Smiths. Her lyrics of song ‘Hero’ chanting ‘And the hero of the story/doesn’t need to be saved’ are beautiful but when layered with Tom Hansen’s inner psyche it becomes so emo it is to a point irritating and overshadows the music. Her quirky and grandiose style of devastating melancholy works within the sombre moments of the film and also couples with the over dramatic musings of lead character Tom Hansen. The addition of Regina Spektor is always welcome because she adds a haunting tenderness to all moments, and I must admit, the Spektor songs are well placed within the film. The soundtrack is similar in means it is a great compilation of songs, but seems to be trying too hard to be hip and relevant and comes off a touch try-hard. Although there are wonderful parts, mainly Zooey Deschanel’s uncanny ability to be utterly charming and loveable at every turn, the movie itself seems nothing more than separate interesting pieces scotched taped together because scotch tape is oh so cooler than glue or duct tape. However, it attempts to twist the story, alter the roles and create an idea outside of linear timelines and mundane relationships. (500) Days of Summer begins as any other tale: boy meets girl.
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