One Day
One Day

One Day

2011Movie107 minEnglish

A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in touch regularly. The film follows what they do on July 15 annually, usually doing something together.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users75%
Director: Lone ScherfigGenres: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew meet on July 15, 1988, the night of their graduation from Edinburgh University. Over the next two decades, their lives unfold with Emma pursuing her dreams of becoming a writer and Dexter navigating a career in television and relationships. Despite their separate paths and romantic entanglements, they remain the most important person in each other's lives, their bond strengthening through shared experiences and evolving friendships.

Critical Reception

One Day received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, as well as the film's emotional depth and exploration of lasting friendships. However, some critics found the pacing to be uneven and the narrative occasionally sentimental, feeling that it didn't fully capture the richness of David Nicholls' novel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess deliver compelling performances as the central couple.
  • The film effectively captures the passage of time and the enduring nature of a close friendship.
  • Some critics found the adaptation to be a bit too saccharine and lacking the novel's nuance.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the romantic storyline and the chemistry between the lead actors, often finding it a touching and emotional experience. Some viewers felt the movie was a bit predictable or wished it had explored certain aspects of the characters' lives more deeply.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features numerous songs from the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting the time periods depicted in the story, including tracks by artists like The Smiths, U2, and Simple Minds.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Simple but not original story. Hathaway's performance is good but the movie leaves a "deja vu" feeling from other stories fall and redemptioni stories.