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For someone living in Los Angeles, 500 Days of Summer was not only a cute and hilarious movie (watch the trailer here), it was equally pleasing to see a film shot in downtown Los Angeles that had a story line taking place and recognizing the burgeoning neighborhood for what it is. From the Redwood Bar to the Broadway Bar, Bunker Hill to the Civic Center Mall, it was exciting, for once, to go, "hey, I know that location and it's not being masked as New York City," and not go "why are they filming downtown but calling it North Hollywood? NoHo isn't that urban."
Thank you 500 Days of Summer for making a movie that took place downtown. You showed a part of Los Angeles that not even some living in Santa Monica knew existed.
The indie movie opened ten days ago with only 27 screens, but soon expanded to 85 and has earned $3,004,000 during its limited release. It's averaged $19,176 per screen. Put it on your list of movies to see and support--it's way worth it.
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FYI the wedding scene is in San Pedro
Point Fermin Lighthouse Address:
807 W Paseo del Mar
Los Angeles, CA 90731
i organize with the Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture and it's held at Pt.Fermin Park. I recognized it immediately when I saw it. Although I don't know why you'd ever need to take an Amtrak train to get there!
I think they supposedly took the train to Santa Barbara for the wedding. They don't say explicitly where they're headed, but since it appears they're heading north, Santa Barbara is my guess.
Also, Summer's apartment is the Barclay in Koreatown at 7th and Normandie. The movie theater they frequent is the Million Dollar Theater across from the Bradbury Building.
Highly, highly recommend this film. Funny, sad, thoughtful and optimistic all at the same time.
Saw the movie yesterday. When it rolls out to 1000 theaters in two weeks, it's going to the indie hit of the summer.
Really loved the shots of Downtown LA.
Agreed. The shots of LA were incredible. Contrary to what outsiders say, LA has some beautiful architecture - http://www.ranker.com/list/proof-that-los-angeles-has-beautiful-architecture/lillian-behrendt
Click here to see a list of the beautiful architectue in LA
I also saw the movie last night and it was better than my expectations. As I'm sure others felt the same way, some of the emotions that Tom went through hit a bit close to home. Both the good and the not so good.
I really enjoyed all of the shots of downtown. It really makes you want to get out there and explore.