Metacritic Movie Ratings
(500) Days of Summer Reviews

4.0

76

out of 100

Metascore®
Generally favorable reviews
Based on a weighted average of all critic review scores.

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

  • 100

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

    Here is a rare movie that begins by telling us how it will end and is about how the hero has no idea why.

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  • 100

    out of 100

    Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

    It's a feat of star acting, and it helps make (500) Days not just bitter or sweet but everything in between.

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  • 90

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    Something seldom seen: an original romantic comedy.

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  • 88

    out of 100

    USA TodayClaudia Puig

    Much like Annie Hall did for a previous generation, (500) Days of Summer may be the movie that best captures a contemporary romantic sensibility.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt

    The writing is often clever and the overall production playful and intelligent.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York TimesA.O. Scott

    Slight, charming and refreshingly candid little picture.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    VarietyTodd McCarthy

    Boy gets girl and boy loses girl in convoluted, sometimes cloying but ultimately winning fashion in 500 Days of Summer.

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