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One Day...

2001Movie9 minEnglish

After he gets out of the toilets, a man is being chased by a human-sized turd, claiming to be the man's child. "Why have you abandoned me?" is the question the turd keeps on asking. First, the man is embarrassed by the annoying presence of the turd, then he slowly accepts it alongside him...

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users60%
Director: Lone ScherfigGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

Based on the bestselling novel by David Nicholls, 'One Day' traces the lives of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew over two decades. They first meet on July 15, 1988, the night of their university graduation, and their lives unfold in parallel, with their bond of friendship deepening and shifting through various stages of their lives. The film explores their triumphs, heartbreaks, and enduring connection as they navigate careers, relationships, and personal growth.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding it to be a disappointing adaptation of the beloved novel. While Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess received some praise for their performances, the screenplay and pacing were frequently criticized for failing to capture the depth and nuance of the source material. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the romantic story while others felt it lacked emotional impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the chemistry between its lead actors.
  • Criticized for a rushed narrative that doesn't do justice to the source novel.
  • Found to be a sentimental and often melodramatic romance.

Google audience: Google users often found the film to be a touching, albeit somewhat predictable, romantic story. Many appreciated the performances of the main actors and the exploration of long-term relationships. However, some viewers felt that the movie was overly sentimental or that it didn't fully capture the emotional weight of the book it was based on.

Fun Fact

The film adaptation of 'One Day' was released on the 20th anniversary of the date the novel's story begins, July 15, 1988.

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