(500) Days of Summer is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Marc Webb, written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. The movie is a non-linear narrative that jumps back and forth in time, showcasing various moments from Tom and Summer's relationship from day one to day 500.
Tom is a greeting-card writer who falls in love with Summer, a woman who doesn't believe in love and relationships. Tom becomes infatuated with her, and despite her disinterest in anything remotely resembling a committed relationship, he pursues her relentlessly. Summer eventually agrees to date Tom, but she makes it clear that their relationship is nothing serious.
The film shows many different moments from Tom and Summer's time together, including their first meeting, their first kiss, and their first date. Although Tom is deeply in love with Summer, she starts to grow distant and eventually breaks up with him. Tom is heartbroken and starts to reflect on the relationship, trying to figure out where things went wrong.
As Tom reflects on their time together, he realizes that he had idealized the relationship and projected his own vision of what he wanted it to be, rather than accepting it for what it was. He also rediscovers his passion for architecture and starts to pursue it again, which ultimately brings him a sense of fulfillment and joy.
(500) Days of Summer is a beautifully crafted film that explores the complexities of love, relationships, and what it means to find happiness. The movie received critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, strong performances, and striking visuals, and has since become a cult classic among romantic comedies.