One Day [DVD]

"One Day" is an absolute gem of a movie that left a lasting impression on me. Starring the incredibly talented Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, this film beautifully captures the essence of love, friendship, and the passage of time. The storyline, based on David Nicholls' best-selling novel, is both unique and deeply moving. It follows the lives of Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess) over two decades, checking in on them every July 15th. This innovative approach allows viewers to see how their relationship evolves, providing a rich, nuanced portrayal of their highs and lows. Anne Hathaway delivers a remarkable performance as Emma, bringing depth and authenticity to her character. Her portrayal is heartfelt and relatable, making it easy to connect with her journey. Jim Sturgess is equally compelling as Dexter, capturing the complexities of his character's growth and struggles. The cinematography is stunning, with beautiful scenes set across various locations that add to the film's charm. The soundtrack complements the narrative perfectly, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments. What truly stands out in "One Day" is its ability to blend joy and heartbreak seamlessly. It's a poignant reminder of how love can shape our lives in profound ways. The film's ending is both bittersweet and thought-provoking, leaving you reflecting on the nature of relationships and the passage of time. In summary, "One Day" is a beautifully crafted love story that is both touching and unforgettable. Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess give outstanding performances in a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a well-told romantic drama!

We really enjoyed this movie.

This music soundtrack (Rachel Portman) with so many great songs from 'Elvis Costello', 'Fatboy Slim', and 'Tears For Fears', lends so much to the movie. It is as diverse as the two lead characters can be. Directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education), from the novel and screenplay written by David Nicholls, who always adds a great mix of music to her movies. We meet Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter-"Dex" (Jim Sturgess) on the night of their graduation from their University in England. This is the night in which this unlikely couple gets together on the 15th of July, 1988. The time spent is full of awkwardness, so much so it is palpable to the viewer. They are so uncomfortable with each other until the point of resignation to remain platonic. At the time it is a good idea for the both of them although can it remain this way? A different sort of romantic film where we watch these two growing up into their adult lives and carving out their places in the world. Riddled with some twists and turns that are unexpected and then finessed making this not your usual fare. The friendship spans lofty decades during which the two faithfully get together every "One Day" of each and every year. This day always being July 15th, The Anniversary of Them. Emma being the more scholastic type with a well-rounded disposition, has a razor sharp wit and is very caring. Dex continues being more the extrovert with his dalliances with women and self-destructive behaviors. Something intangible remains with these two from that first night together, each intrigued with the other as he and she heads off in separate directions to lead their own lives continuing on until reaching July 15th once again. Dex takes a much more worldly approach to his employment, although briefly taking a position as an English teacher then quickly changing his course towards fame to the disapproval of his parents (his mother, portrayed by the always wonderful Patricia Clarkson, is more understanding of her son). Emma works in a dead-end job at a Tex-Mex restaurant where she meets her boyfriend, Ian Whitehead (Rafe Spall). Through thick and thin Dex and Emma carve out their lives during many years of pitfalls and meetings with each other while never losing track of the other. The timing never seems right for them to become a couple although the subject is flirted with every year, the 'what ifs' or 'the maybes'. They help each other as much as hurt themselves by hiding their feelings. Could their relationship be that one special love of a lifetime? Should they take that gamble? This movie has been classed in the Romantic Comedy genre, although I maybe snickered a couple of times because of Emma's quick razor-sharp retorts and sharp wit she does have a large store of. I would definitely say this is a drama containing lots of romantic leanings, loving gestures, and a total sweeping of 'opposites attract' that carries this couple along through the years. The whole premise of meeting every year on the anniversary date of their first meeting is overtly romantic. A subjective romantic movie, thus the scattered reviews from "I hate it" to "I love it". I'll take the latter.

Maybe if I had read the book this movie is based on, the movie would not have lived up to it. As it is I experienced the story's poignant insights solely through this movie and they resonate strongly with me. A central message in this movie is that what makes us fall in love with someone doesn't always have to do with what we admire about them. We fall in love with who we are the most equal to. On the surface, Anne and Jim's characters are opposites but if you think about it they are really more alike than not. One giveaway of this is that Dexter's mother points out how she hates his hosting voice and later Emma recommends against him using that voice on his show. It's a subtle way of showing that Emma may be different from him on the surface, but underneath she's like Dexter's mother, who he connects with very naturally. Many of the "differences" about the two people are due to the fact that Dexter is screwed up. But she sees him for what he can be at his best. This kind of instictive, honest love doesn't enflate our ego, but remains even when we're at our worst ("I love you, I just dont LIKE you anymore"), giving us the opportunity to be something worthwhile. The other differences are less like differences and more like compliments (She's smart and responsible and he's spontaneous and draws her out). The choices the two characters make, especially Dexter's, give the movie the suspense it needs. I'm normally lukewarm towards Anne Hathaway but I really thought she fit this part well. She had amazing chemistry with Jim Sturgess and her uncanny ability to look nerdy and childish from one angle and elegant and vulnerable from another worked well for the character. Without giving the ending away, I felt like the screenwriters gave us enough movie after the "major plot twist" to deal with the emotions it caused. It left you with a better feeling than you imagined you could have. I'm totally bewildered that this movie isn't more popular :)

Très bon film

One Day starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess is a film which I would recommend to all those like to watch the romantics on the box. Not only was it a film which kept my attention throughout because of the wonderful script and the witty dialogue especially from Anne Hathaway and along with the wonderful acting from the other main character Jim Sturgess it really was an exceptional film which will be a favourite of mine for a long time to come. I know I do not have to say what the film is all about as the book is famous throughout the world but I can honestly say this DVD is worth purchasing as along with the wonderful film included in the DVD is extras which really are worthwhile watching. There is deleted scenes which I do believe should have been left in the film as they really added to the actual film as they included scenes from the hotel which were very funny but there is one scene particularly which showed how far down the main character Dex really fell before he realised what he was doing wrong with his life. Also there is interviews with the writer, main actors and those that made the film which really are worth watching. This is a film not just a love story between two characters developing over twenty years but it is also a film which showed two people who had to find their own identity before they actually found each other. Though they met every year through the twenty years they were apart it give each of them a glimpse of what they were missing in their lives but they had their own growing up to do which really affects everyone of us through the course of our lives and with some people it takes a lot of failing before they finally realise what they are good at and what they are missing in their lives. I loved everything about this DVD and maybe because I watched the film before I read the book meant I enjoyed it more than other people but I do not believe this is the case as the same author wrote the script as well as the main book. If you want a good film which you just want to relax with and not have to think too much about this is the film for you but I must warn you if you are anything like me have a box of tissues near hand as I do believe you will need them...

ラブ・ロマンスとしては「変化球」。 この二人は、どうなるのか？と思いながら１年毎にエピソードが描かれる。会えているのに会えていない二人。お互いに気になるのに・・・ すれ違いながらも突然、その日が訪れる。アン・ハサウェイがカッコ良すぎる。

Bello, romantico e a momenti fa sorridere Consiglio, spedizione ovviamente perfetta

Conforme à mes attentes, la musique 🎶 est magnifique et c'est une très belle histoire d'amour...