Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess
Director: Lone Scherfig
I have nothing to do this afternoon, so I checked the local movie listings to find something to pass the time on. I saw One Day is on theaters, and I remember Anne Hathaway on the movie poster I saw last week. I decided to watch this instead of Contagion. (Thanks, Wil.)
Since this is a Hathaway movie, I have to watch it. I’ve loved Anne since her first appearance in the movie Princess Diaries. I did a little digging on the internet about this movie to have something to look forward to. I restrained myself from reading significant spoilers. She is paired with Jim Sturgess. I haven’t seen his other films. Yes, I haven’t seen 21 (thank you, IMDB, for the info). So, according to sources I’ve read, this movie is based on a novel by David Nicholls. He also wrote the movie’s screenplay. Since I haven’t read the book, I will not comment on how it is faithful as an adaptation.
Cover of One DayThe movie is based on two “friends,” Emma and Dexter, whose lives intersect on the anniversary of their first meeting. At first, I thought, how will the movie pull this off telling 20 years worth of friendship with just one day for each year? Suffice to say, I was satisfied. I loved the evolution of the character of Dexter. Of course, the novel’s writer is a man, which is why the male lead’s character is full. (I also loved Nicholas Sparks‘ male leads.) Even though I can relate with Dexter (especially his relationship with his mother), I can relate more with Emma. That is something to discuss with me over coffee (or beer).
Visuals: I loved how the characters were addressed appropriately for the season. Most of the movie is set in the 90s, and for that decade, almost every year, it has different fashions and hairstyles. It was reflected in the movie, and since I grew up in the 90s, I really loved it. Music also emphasized the time setting, including songs from Tears For Fears, Robbie Williams, and Ronan Keating.
Although I watched this alone (it seems to be a recent trend), this is a good date movie. You might as well check out the original novel and the soundtrack album.
Quick Rating: 3.5 (of 5) stars.
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