. While there are sexual references and implied moments, nothing graphic is shown on screen. Final Verdict
9/10 (Deducted one point for the intrusive gambling ads. Worth it for the split-screen scene alone.) 500 days of summer myflixer new
For years, a polarizing debate has raged around the character of Summer. Early viewers often branded her a villain, a "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" who cruelly toyed with Tom’s heart before discarding him. However, a modern rewatch—perhaps older and wiser—shifts the blame entirely onto Tom. Summer is transparent from the beginning. She explicitly states she does not want a boyfriend, she does not believe in love, and she wants something casual. Tom hears none of it. He projects his obsession with The Smiths, British pop art, and Ringo Starr onto her, convinced that her shared interests make her his "soulmate." The film brilliantly deconstructs the male gaze; Tom falls in love with the idea of Summer because she fits the aesthetic of the girl he thinks he deserves. When she eventually marries someone else, it isn't a betrayal of Tom; it is a testament to the fact that she simply wasn't ready for commitment with him . Worth it for the split-screen scene alone
A realist who doesn't believe in true love or "labels." She is often unfairly cast as the villain, though she is clear about her intentions from the start. Summer is transparent from the beginning