The acclaimed comedy-drama 50/50 gave Anna Kendrick her highest Rotten Tomatoes rating ever. Kendrick is known for her leading role in Pitch perfect, The accountant, A simple favorAnd Trollsbut to date she has not surpassed her role in the 2011 film, which also appearances by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen. 50/50 received an outstanding critics score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and an equally impressive audience score of 88%.

50/50 is generally considered to be one of Anna Kendrick’s best films, as are her co-stars. Her latest film A simple favor in which she starred alongside Blake Lively, is also one of her best roles ever and was good enough to inspire an upcoming sequel with acclaimed director Paul Feig. Kendrick rose to prominence for her role in the acclaimed 2009 drama In the air alongside George Clooney and Vera Farmiga and also played the role of Jessica in dusk.

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Anna Kendrick’s role in 50/50 was different from her other films

Kendrick’s role in 50/50 was more serious than her other roles

Anna Kendrick’s role in 50/50 was different from most of her other films, which also applies to comedian Seth Rogen. She was more serious in this film and tried to function within the story rather than being the main character and integral part of the impressive ensemble. While Gordon-Levitt had already starred as a leading actor in dramatic films such as brick And (500) days of summer, Rogen also deviated from his purely comedic roles in 50/50.

50/50 deals with the difficult subject of a cancer diagnosis for Gordon-Levitt’s young protagonist. The film was directed by Jonathan Levine (Warm bodies) and also features a performance by up-and-coming Bryce Dallas Howard. Critics praised the film’s realism of performances and the film’s overall tone, which skillfully blended serious realities and lighthearted humor to create a truly unique viewing experience. 50/50 is currently available to stream on Max.

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Why 50/50 is still such a great and heartbreaking movie

50/50 skilfully combines tragedy and comedy

50/50 deals with a difficult topic with attitude and respect and still delivers the punch lines. Leonard Maltin of IndieWire writes in his review: “The subject matter couldn’t be more serious, but Gordon-Levitt and especially Rogen (who co-produced the film) make the comedy seem both spontaneous and organic..” Lou Lumenick of the New York Post writes: “The success is mainly due to the outstanding work of the wonderful Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who skilfully handles the dramatic heavy lifting, and Seth Rogen, who provides big laughs as his slippery sidekick..” More than a decade later, it is understandable that 50/50 is still Kendrick’s best film.

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50/50

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50/50 is a comedy-drama series directed by Jonathan Levine. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a young man diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The film follows Adam’s journey through treatment and his relationships with his best friend Kyle, played by Seth Rogen, and his therapist Katherine, played by Anna Kendrick.

director

Jonathan Levine

Release date

30 September 2011

Studio(s)

Mandate images, Point Gray images

Sales Partner

Summit entertainment

Authors

Will Reiser

Duration

100 minutes

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