Why I Love 500 Days of Summer - Meant To Be Separated 

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"You can't force someone to love you back the only thing you can to is give them your all without regrets" Wow that hits hard hahah

This speaks a lot to me because I get attached to quickly and have trouble moving on and I have trouble letting go of moments that are shared between me and someone, it caused me to imagine every moment where I could’ve been with that someone. But then it falls apart and I’m back to waking up alone

I actually think she learns two things. She learned that she didn’t love him but she also learned that love could be real. That the way Tom loved her was something she could feel. So that when the right guy for her came along she could acknowledge that Tom was right.

I think on the other hand, Summer knew that Tom was looking for true love and knew she couldn't do it, but strung him along for her own enjoyment as well. She wasn't totally innocent in this relationship.

This film is SO misunderstood. People just project their shitty relationships and completely miss the point. The film is about moving on! Cycles and expectations! I love to contrast it with my favourite film: eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. Both of them are stories about love instead of love stories. one is about what happens when you are a stubborn baby and the other about adult relationships. Very good video!

I had a summer in my first years of college, was with her for two years. She would say we weren't in a relationship, yet I met her parents, grandma. We'd celebrate valentines day/ anniversary BUT she'd tell me we weren't a couple and "just friends" I was so in love with her. She was my first everything, first kiss, first "relationship" first time having sex. She'd say she loved me & then only saw me as a friend. I honestly thought she was the one. When we separated, I was defeated, broken. I would call off work because I couldn't get up, depression hit me so hard, took a while to get over her... Then met a girl who ended up being my Autumn, been with her for 6 years now & still going strong.

Well dude... That hurts, but it is true. Thanks for that.

What I love about this film is that two people can watch this film and see two entirely different films

Ah, 500 Days of Summer: my favorite coming-of-age movie disguised as a romance movie.

I'm watching this purely out curiosity and that sage always deliver something great.

500 days of summer coupled with the music from 5 cm per sec... you are a master my friend!

Love has the power to destroy and heal. Someone who truly knows how to love through pain that is a dangerous person, seek to improve guys be the light in this cold dark world.

Damn... I think I'm pulling a tom

This movie encapsulates what I literally went through. Except for my story, she didn’t tell me she didn’t want a relationship. I went through the same pain as Tom did. I thought exactly the same as him that I needed someone to feel complete and thinking that all I needed was my ex to have a fulfilling life. I even went through the same reality vs expectations period that he went through. She invited me to a party where she had a partner already and I had to get out of there as soon as possible. I became depressed and drunk the days away to feel numb because my feelings were hurt so much. But like Tom, I quit my old job to find a new job in the field I wanted to be in. I challenged myself and continued to persist in finding myself. I developed a sense of purpose and true meaning to what my life is supposed to be. In a way, I needed to go through what happened to me so I can find myself and redefine my beliefs and expectations. While the pain is still lingering, I know that what happened was for the better because I know I should look out for myself when I fall in a relationship. There is no thing such as fate, everything is just a big coincidence. This is the reason why this movie is my favourite because it shows to me how far I have learnt and accepted to be myself. It shows the battle that I went through to get to where I am today. It wasn’t easy but I can definitely say it was worth it.

I want sage rain to tell my story when I die I want the highlights to talk about why I failed at love, why I carry so much hatred, & why I care so much about people’s

I've been in Tom's position, wanting to give somebody my all and believing in my heart they were right for me. But they don't share the same feelings I do and like Tom I've got to understand I can't control their emotions or their love, I have to accept I'm not entitled to a relationship just because I love someone, we have a connection, and we've had great moments together. Sometimes its best to let someone go.

I just rewatched this for the first time since it came out. And I realized the story and lesson of the movie is very similar to La La Land. They’re both about 2 people who were meant to meet in life but not end up with them. They also really show off the city of Los Angeles.

I wasn't a fan of this movie , I hated it instead. But after listening to you Sage , I think I was watching the whole movie with Tom's perspective & totally ignoring Summer's feelings......

bro why couldnt you make this 10 years ago this would have let me skip the whole depression phase after my break up with my version of summer lol....love the content bro

The movie is about false expectations of love imo. How, even though we may fall in love, our expectations must match. Tom was a stubborn fool. He spent 500 days doing this shit. He didn't realise that even though Summer loved him, she wouldn't commit to him. No amount of "but we behave like a couple" can change that. He only saw the good times. Summer is scared of commitment. People keep acting like summer didn't want a relationship but she did. She was just scared to have it with Tom. She lead him on. She gave him false hope in her behaviour. She used him to feel good in the moment at his expense, expecting him to tolerate and be content with that. I think people place too much emphasis on Summers words or her behaviour. If you look closely, you'll realise the conflict that was there. They were both selfish. They were both entitled. They were both uncompromising.

"You can't force anyone to do, or to feel anything... especially not for someone to love."

Tom and Summer are manic pixie dream companions. They are meant to teach each other about loving themselves

this...this breaks my heart as I'm going through something similar with a 5 year relationship. Expectations suck

Just went through a breakup of a relationship that went a little similarly like this and I'm struggling with it, but this video really helps, like your videos have helped before. Thank you sage, keep up the good work 👍

I only watched this once back when I was in high school on HBO, I honestly laughed at the beginning whenever narrator said that the movie was not a love story. The movie never really grabbed my attention, it seemed like another film on another pointless love story, and some sad ending that seemed pointless. I never fully understood why things happened the way it did and never understood the scene when Tom realized all the signs he overlooked between him and Summer. How naïve I was. After watching it a few years later, and seeing this video, it immediately prompted me to go back and watch the movie again. Seeing it now taught me many things and helped me realized something. A lot of those things were pointed out in this video and I don't I would've noticed if it wasn't for you. So thank you. I guess for me the biggest takeaway is to not let your ideas of what you want someone else to be in flood your mind and ignore reality. I hope I can learn to love and accept myself and to accept separation, even in friendships.

I always thought they switched roles. Tom been a "believer of love" and Summer a counterpart of that, a "realist" Both of them learned something fron each other, one can believe if they want to, but to always remember to stay in the same spectrum, not over it. (Thinking of marriage or a future on the get go)

That actually made me reflect on my previous relationships 😅

Thank you for this video. This movie is a lot like my own life right now. About 450 days ago, I met my Summer. And I’m the Tom in this story. I learned a lot from this relationship and time, and since a few days ago I can finally say I’m over it. Again, thank you for this video at just the right time for me.

I’ve been a follower of the channel for a while now, and I’ve always enjoyed your videos, one of the few bright parts of my day. Thank you Sage please don’t ever stop ❤️ 🌧 I rarely ask for vids, but if you read this I hope you do one on Spider-Man PS4, mostly the relationship between Pete and Otto.

Man I actually kinda get teary over the message. Hits home when someone understand it in a much better way than I could put into words

Ah you did it- you put in words why I also love this movie! My boyfriend loves it too- but we haven’t watched it together yet. We will have to give it another watch soon 🥰

Very interesting. Gives me a bit of insight on my current relation with a friend.

Much as I would love to see you make a video about Sesshomaru and his character development, I also want to see one about Po and his character Journey from Po the Panda to Po the Dragon Warrior.

The "status" thing always tends to ruin a relationship cause it comes with bullshit expectations that one thinks they need to meet in order to be "worthy" of them, and for them to be deemed "acceptable" by society as a couple. It becomes more about the appearance of being happy and finding true love, then, well, actually being happy and in love. Not every romantic endeavor is one way, and people really need to stop projecting what they think love is onto others and themselves. Once I let go of all my preconceived notions of what love was, I was able to form the best relationships with people and myself.

Last 5 minutes was pure art dude... well done

That doesn't mean I'm going to stop giving it my all. But what you have done is showing me how easily misled we can be with our emotions. It's not a matter of the perfect person maybe some of us just haven't gotten to the point of 100% wanting to be alone. Being a giving person, I love giving, and I want someday to find someone who honestly loves me before I die. This too you have showed me is more than probable 0%. Good job consider me a subscriber.

Movie is so special to me, as I grow up I see it in different light every time I get to rewatch :)

This is one of my favorite movies ever, mostly because my perceptions about the film has changed and evolved so much as I watched it again and again. Initially I appreciated it about a story about not being caught up on the past and the importance of moving on, but as time went on I came to appreciate that I was more like Tom than I realised and also completely missed Summer's character. So much so that I came to recognise the same thing in my own relationships. This film is truly a gem

Beautiful flow and well done. Would you consider making a video about the movie "Her" I believe it follows the same theme: a doomed realtionship

I can’t believe it after all this time I just noticed the girl’s name being autumn is a parallel. Summer and autumn. It just went over my head lol 🤦🏽‍♂️

I have rewatched this 17 times, this speaks to me a year later, I love this and this honestly came out when I needed it most.

absolutely love this channel ❤️

Your interpretation is perfect. Thank you Sage's Rain.

Keep doing what u r doing I love ur content

As always you never fail to deliver sage. Always the best part of my days when I see something from you, whether it's poetry or your videos. You're one of the wisest people I know, either tho I hardly know you

Was waiting for a video on this. One of my favourite movies. Thank u rain.

Wow,I can't believe I found this video so late. I've been a huge fan of your channel for a while now and never you knew you did a video on a movie I've always appreciated. Excellent work.

I needed this, thank you

Wow man. I uhhh.. I needed that. Thank you.

Thank you sage, i really love it..

Love your take on my favourite movie of all time . What made your video an extra hit for me was the fact that the background music was one more time, one more chance :,)

Perfect analysis of one of my favorite movies

What a beautiful explanation

I come back to this video every six months or so for years now. It speaks to me like nothing else. Truly thank you for the beautiful message I've learnt so much from. By far the best video on this platform

Thank you for this💕🔥

Great content at the perfect time! Thanks 🙏🏾

Unbelievable commentary 👌🏽💥, Please keep posting more Videos

Thank you - 雨 (Yǔ). Very thoughtfully done, as always.

Terrific job sage!

I just watched this movie last night and this summary was amazing thank you for this video

I watched the movie just so I can watch this video and I want to thank you so much. So great.

Thanks. This analysis, helps me alot.

Excellent video!! Loved it!!

What is love? Its emotion we grow up watching on TV/media & other people labeling & displaying as love. Explore by yourself with care & wisdom, it must be different experience for you❤

My favorite movie is “A Silent Voice” because I’ve never had a movie that made me that emotional.

One of my favs,good job 👍

Never seen this movie before but because your going over it I had to click on the vid. Keep up the good work man glad I found your channel

You made me love this movie♥️♥️♥️

So nobody recognized the perfect background music "one more time, one more chance"??!

i have seen this movie 30+ times.each time i can feel it.A must watch for everyone

Great video, loved it

And i am learning that separation is ok. Use to think, its not ok. Learnt my lesson big time.

Masterfully crafted video

If he had just listened when she said I dont want a relationship, the rest of the movie wouldn't have happened. I've been there. When they say they don't want a relationship (for whatever reason), tell them how you feel too, wish them the best and stop meeting them. This situationship got dragged out too long and caused so much of headache and heartache. Totally unnecessary. But that was the only cure for Tom's stubborness and delusion, I suppose.

Whoa! I need to watch this film. I always believed in fate, specifically in the spectrum of love. We all think we have a soulmate out there for us. Though there is absolutely someone for each and everyone one of us, there isn't a predetermined romantic partner for us specifically made for you by God or any other deity. I have met two girls in my life who came to me at what felt like the right time, at the right place. It all just seemed to make sense to me that I've met them in such a particular circumstance, whether I was depressed or content. But that simply isn't true. I believe in order to make a relationship work, you both have to want it, whether it be for shallow reasons, or for a sense of deep fulfillment. In the instance of my parents, they both fell in love with each other because my mother was in a super oppressive family; my uncles were forcing her to marry another man who was in a polygamous relationship, because he was rich. Besides chivalry my father fell in love with my mom because his first wife had just passed away, leaving him with children with no mother to love them. In other words, Love is when two people are in desperate need for something.

New subscriber,this movie is one of my all time favorites , such a great analysis, 👍

Great video today keep it up your doing amazing job 👊🏻👊🏻🎉🎉👊🏻

This is so relatable

This is so nice!

I can relate to Tom so much it hurts. You’ve got to learn from these trials though

You're a legend mate!

you do a great job now i want to watch this movie

I really enjoyed this one, your videos are really well thought out and beautifully explain so many themes and ideas. 500 Days is a great movie for that Growth that comes from heartbreak, and for the beauty in relationships that indeed don't last-that indeed never even were, but for one side. I don't agree that Summer didn't learn anything though, and I think that's an important point to make. They learned from each other as you said, but she didn't only learn she didn't want someone she never wanted. She learnt that she DOES want love; just that Tom is unfortunately not the person who inspires those feelings (unsurprisingly, given how immature he is, with his selfishness and entitlement). And learning not to be closed off to the idea of love is as important as learning you're not entitled to someone's love because they fit your ideal.

Favorite video essay ❤️

Hey man, I don't know you but I love that you put tracks from 5cm per second and Garden of Words in this video. I'm a huge fan of both of those films. Cheers!

This movie hits so close right now. The irony of it all was that my girlfriend said this movie reminded her of us when we first started dating. I think the overall theme was missed at the time. But funny enough, it actually does remind me of me and my girlfriend right now. I think she’s kind of over it. This fucking movie man...

Amazing!!

What a great video

This is the greatest and most difficult lesson a man can learn!

Gold, pure gold!

i loved the i hate summer vs i love summer scenes

I love this video

People who are chronically single might be confused about why Summer turns him away but Summers instincts were right. He didn’t hear her dreams, he stereo typed her and got dramatic.

It's like eating cake but realizing 10 minuets later it's laced with cyanide even though there was a warning directly on the box. still the best movie i ever watched though

much love 😘😘😘

The movie was excellent man good recommendation

I hope one day you will talk about Doflamingo, I really like your videos , you rock man 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

This is great, a bit different. Good movie, a real story, wish they made more like this. One of my favorite movies is The Town

Can you pls make these into podcast! Really enjoy your videos