I think it is fascinating and interesting that the majority of people...reviewers and others always describe this movie the same. They always say its the story of two friends/lovers who meet up on the same day every year. That is NOT what the movie is about. The unique spin of this movie is that we, the audience, see ONE DAY in the life of these two people, the same day, every year. They don't choose that day to meet, we just jump into that day...whatever they happen to be doing. The film is a sweet, often melodramatic romance film with decent performances, decent chemistry and an all around decent movie. There isn't anything wrong with the movie, but its two downfalls are that it is technically very predictable, bringing nothing truly new to the genre, and that everything about the movie is 'decent' without being outstanding. Ultimately One Day doesn't push the envelope of the genre.
Two outstanding lead actors with only decent chemistry. Still Jim Sturgess is fantastic as wild child Dexter. He goes through some incredible transformations in the film as he matures and changes throughout the film. Sturgess really is a great actor and he is great in this movie. Anne Hathaway is a brilliant actress but I felt like this role for her was a little dull. Her performance is good but the character is shallow especially compared to Sturgess. Because of this, their chemistry between them is just okay and her English accent is more annoying than anything. She does okay with what she is given.
I'm not sure director Lone Scherfig gave this film her all. Maybe she hasn't quite honed her craft as a director although she has lots of experience but I just felt like she could have done more with the cast and with the cinematography. All that aside the film is good, a solid date night movie, a lovely romance, and worth watching. It just isn't memorable and doesn't stick with you. It entertains and then leaves as fast as it comes. An average romance all around. 7/10
Two outstanding lead actors with only decent chemistry. Still Jim Sturgess is fantastic as wild child Dexter. He goes through some incredible transformations in the film as he matures and changes throughout the film. Sturgess really is a great actor and he is great in this movie. Anne Hathaway is a brilliant actress but I felt like this role for her was a little dull. Her performance is good but the character is shallow especially compared to Sturgess. Because of this, their chemistry between them is just okay and her English accent is more annoying than anything. She does okay with what she is given.
I'm not sure director Lone Scherfig gave this film her all. Maybe she hasn't quite honed her craft as a director although she has lots of experience but I just felt like she could have done more with the cast and with the cinematography. All that aside the film is good, a solid date night movie, a lovely romance, and worth watching. It just isn't memorable and doesn't stick with you. It entertains and then leaves as fast as it comes. An average romance all around. 7/10