Romcom 'not a typical love story'

You may remember him as Tommy in quirky US series 3rd Rock From The Sun. Joseph Gordon-Levitt's latest role is in (500) Days Of Summer in which he stars alongside Zooey Deschanel from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Yes Man. It's being touted as the best romcom since When Harry Met Sally in 1989 but 28-year-old Joseph says it's just a realistic love story.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel appeared together in 2001's Manic

Do you think you've succeeded in making romcoms cool?

Is it a love story or a cute tale about love?

Right to the end you want the two of you to get together. Has that been ingrained into cinema-goers?

You get to sing and dance in this movie. Was that something you wanted to do or were you nervous?

The music in the film is great as well. Did you have any part in putting that together?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also in the new G.I. Joe film starring Sienna Miller

What about your co-star Zooey Deschanel. What's it like to work with her?

Compared to other child stars, you're so normal and grounded. How have you stayed sane?