I wanted to love this so badly, but unfortunately the casting of Emma was just so wrong. Ambika was fantastic in This is Going to Hurt, but she brings the same awkward, downcast energy to One Day which just does not work. I found her portrayal of Emma far too simplistic and one dimensional.
Absolutely no chemistry between the leads, which is vital to the story. To be perfectly frank, a big part of it is due to any sort of romance between them being so utterly unbelievable. A shame really, as Dex is cast well and, along with some of the supporting actors, really carried the show.
When the film was released I remember being a bit disappointed that they hadn't cast a British actor for Emma. However, on reflection, Anne Hathaway does the role far greater justice.
Absolutely no chemistry between the leads, which is vital to the story. To be perfectly frank, a big part of it is due to any sort of romance between them being so utterly unbelievable. A shame really, as Dex is cast well and, along with some of the supporting actors, really carried the show.
When the film was released I remember being a bit disappointed that they hadn't cast a British actor for Emma. However, on reflection, Anne Hathaway does the role far greater justice.