One Day

  • 2011


MOVIE IS entertaining romantic emotional predictable conventional
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53 %
36 % Rotten
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 47
Negative reviews 32
Average Rating 2.7/5
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2.5
For a while, this ritualistic acknowledgement works thanks to the fundamental appeal that both actors bring to their perpetually lonesome characters. Indie Wire
3.5
Its a simple story that feels like a sweeping romance and thats enough to make One Day well worth two hours at the cinema this weekend. We Got This Covered
3.0
Everything else feels too precisely and too compactly assembled for much impact. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The film might make the book look less astute and interesting than it is, but it still has an undeniable emotional wallop by its close. Time Out
3.5
Second, watch it for its adaptation of David Nicholls bestseller the pages of the book do seem to come to life, though in bits and pieces.But then we .. ETimes (TOI)
3.8
Every single joyous love story ends in death if you follow it long enough. Rogerebert
3.0
Whats left is a pleasant, occasionally amusing, tragically tasteful romantic drama. Telegraph
3.0
Scherfig uses several opportunities to translate the books deep emotions into cinema the aforementioned Edinburgh streets and that citys landmark moun .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Thats partly because the structure, ironically, gives Sturgess only enough time to do fade out sketches instead of add emotional layers. Ny Daily News
2.0
Alas, ONE DAY is massive disappointment, as its about as flat and conventional as can be.Theres absolutely nothing even remotely original about the fi .. JoBlo
3.1
The result is a romcom with ambition, keen to actually develop the characters and to mix a few tears with the laughs. The Globe And Mail
2.5
When they collect their diplomas from the University of Edinburgh in 1998, Emmas goal is to make a difference, Dexters to make a splash.One Day, which .. Philly
2.5
This leads to a great many scenes of tousling, cuddling and subtextual longing all pointing to a kiss that keeps missing Hathaways mouth and hitting h .. Philly
2.5
Its a frustrating film, never light enough on its feet to be cute, never heartfelt enough to achieve You had me at Hello. Rogers Movie Nation
1.2
Together and apart, we see Dex and Em through their friendship and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. Blu Ray
3.1
I dont know.. it seems as if such a simple and small premise would and should yield a simple and small movie something not so heavy and epic, but more .. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
Dracula and family take a vacation cruise in this feature length animation. Chicago Reader
4.4
Amid sharp banter, the film poignantly captures how lives meander and take unexpected turns. Usa Today
5.0
The most entertaining and engrossing romantic film to hit theaters in ages... Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Hathaway and Sturgess make great company, with plenty of witty banter to counter the brooding. Radio Times
2.5
Except here it feels like a brief summary each time rather than something deep, insightful or meaningful. Screen It
2.5
Rather than tell a story that would organically elicit certain emotions, it feels like Nicholls and director Lone Scherfig (An Education) want us to y .. The Wrap
4.0
The dialogue is extremely good too and there are some powerfully moving scenes, even if the film ever so slightly misjudges the books emotional climax .. View London
3.5
One Day may not have an earth shattering message, but it does present its characters struggles with enough honesty and insight to merit its weepy endi .. Film Journal
2.0
In fact, the idea turns out to be a major drag, killing any momentum the film may have gathered.We simply zoom in and zoom out of the characters lives .. Az Central
3.5
In execution, it works in broad strokes, but doesntat least for mehave the emotional punch it ought to have, not even when it takes its theoretically .. Mountain X
4.0
But the unfolding parable of what really matters in life is strictly old school, pre bubble American. Npr
3.8
The film doesnt end with a happily ever after fadeout but a tougher, emotionally satisfying resolution. Star Tribune
2.5
But the storytelling devices are so conventional, and the coding of the time period so routine, that they border the banal. Emanuellevy
2.0
The big emotional climax is unearned and the all important high concept is now a bit blurred. Guardian
2.0
The novel compares more than favourably in wit, sophistication and social insight with these movies. Guardian
1.0
More than a few viewers opted for a little snooze instead of paying attention to what was happening on screen.With first rate talent attached to this .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Instead, One Day The Movie delivers a thoroughly enjoyable relationship flick. Empire
2.5
It is clearly striving to say something profound about love and loss but, ultimately, One Day is just too weak. Eye For Film
1.5
Depressing, dreadfully disappointing dirge, culminating in maudlin melodrama. Susang Ranger
3.0
Thats not to say that One Day is a failure; it has enough charm and commitment to power it through. Common Sense Media
5.0
Everything here is about the alchemy of the characters, which the actors inhabit with knowing good humor.Lone Scherfigs direction is sure and insightf .. Sf Gate
3.0
Its beyond strange that the primary fault of One Day lies with the screenplay. Time
3.1
One Day conveys a real sense of the poignancy of individual lives unfolding over time, but the films ultimate embrace of conventionalitywhether manife .. Slant Magazine
2.0
Falling between two stalls, the picture fails to qualify as a romantic comedy but lacks the power and depth of a good romantic drama. Express
2.5
Sturgess captures the louche narcissism of Dexter well enough, though he lacks wit and an animating spark. Chicago Tribune
2.5
But, given a story that spans an epic two decades, there is little to keep your attention for long. Reeling Reviews
1.5
Theres a lot of would be wrenching stuff that One Day tries to pull that it doesnt earn... readfully miscast... Flickfilosopher
2.0
But even those brief highlights are retroactively soured by a maudlin, sentimental ending that tips the whole movie into melodrama. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
In a curious way, this movie is the direct inversion of another fine romantic film this summer, Friends With Benefits. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Movie review: One Day Despite a talented cast including Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess and a bestselling novel as its source, the pieces never come to .. Los Angeles Times
1.9
Worse, Scherfig screws up big time by telegraphing the romantic dramas cliched climax, a final insult that leadens the whole mess with unearned weight .. Groucho Reviews
2.2
The films eventual payoff isnt worth the journey, and the film offers up easy bromides instead of any genuine insight into the way we build our lives .. Hit Fix
1.0
Nicholls has a with it, witty way with a phrase or two, and throws in perfectly apt pop culture references for good measure. Herald Sun
3.8
Yet the blinkers the movie wears does tend to concentrate its focus wonderfully.Because, unlike its sometimes questing characters, this film doesnt ge .. Nj
3.0
When Em and Dex occasionally get together, their banter is suggestive but their friendship remains platonic. Urban Cine File
3.5
Warmly recommended as a thoughtful date movie for the mature minded. The Age
3.0
With Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson, Ken Stott, Rafe Spall; Running Time: 108 minutes; Rated PG 13 (for sexual content, partial nudity .. Maki At The Movies
4.5
All good cinema manipulates the emotions and its snobbish and pompous to slate a film just because its not a masterpiece of acting and direction. Cine Vue
3.0
Best Quote: Emma: I love you, Dexter, so much.I just dont like you anymore. Mirror
3.1
There are some nice moments in it, but I would never call it a classic. Three Movie Buffs
2.5
But for me, Hathaway turns out to be the best thing in director Lone Scherfigs disappointing follow up to the extravagantly praised An Education. New York Post
3.0
Working with a script by British writer David Nicholls (adapting his own bestselling book), Danish director Lone Scherfig delivers a frothy cappuccino .. Abc
3.0
What keeps you glued is an almost morbid fascination with how many times over the course of twenty years these soul mates can foul things up before th .. Digital Spy
2.0
Part of the problem is that theres little chemistry between the leads and the storys brief running time and episodic nature doesnt help that. Flicks
1.5
For a film like this to work, you need an immediate connection to the characters.Or you need the two characters to be extremely charming, clever and l .. Cleve Land
3.1
Director Lone Scherfig wants to make the point that Emma is the road Dex should have taken all along, so its too bad the film doesnt quite sell this s .. Dustin Put Man
2.0
Part of the problem is that theres little chemistry between the leads and the storys brief running time and episodic nature doesnt help that. Stuff
3.0
The gimmick of Nicholls book and Scherfigs movie is indistinct here. Hollywood And Fine
1.5
But barring the location, care isnt taken to let us know were in Jharkhand. FilmFare
2.5
Instead, One Day feels intentionally manipulative and, more disturbingly, frequently quite shallow.
3.8
A lump in your throat love story that actually deserves to be called one. Js Online
3.0
Sturgess is great, Hathaway is less so, and ultimately, the more enjoyable high points dont do enough to make up for a lot of serious lulls. ComingSoon
2.0
One Day is a romance thats not quite funny enough to be dubbed a rom com.The tone is light, but at the same time sober; here sadness creeps around the .. Sbs
2.0
Dex and Em are Nicholls greatest assets witty, warm and with a great line in insult based humour, they stand head and shoulders above the usual identi .. The Shiz Nit
3.5
Get past Anne Hathaways ropey stab at a Yorkshire accent and what you get is a film which understands the devastating but also very funny heart of its .. What Culture
1.5
The gimmick in One Day (its never anything more than a gimmick) is a dramatic structure (though theres very little drama) that follows the evolution o .. Wsj
2.0
It boils down to the two would be lovers Hathaways Emma can carry it by sheer personality, Sturgess Dexter cant.One definite plus: There are absolutel .. East Bay Express
0.5
Whos behind it Whats going on No prizes for guessing the identity of the culprit, because thats not a secret. The Indian Express
2.0
Still, this story of two lives intertwined should be far more powerful than it is. The National
4.0
It feels exciting and unexpected, even though you kn ow really it never is. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.5
Sturgess has the pretty boy looks, but the charm, likability and screen presence of a Hugh Grant is missing. Entertainment Spectrum
1.5
Once, when they go on a holiday, Emma shares her intimate feelings with Dexter, but Dexter misses the opportunity. Koimoi
2.5
Also, if youre a fan of missed opportunity loves stories youll enjoy it.EXPECTATIONS: Hathaway normally delivers, while I havent felt the same about S .. The Scorecard Review
3.5
It ultimately works, despite some dodgy dialogue and characters, due to its thoroughly charming cast. Cairo 360
3.8
Watching One Day, youll assume that Dex and Em will end up together. Miami
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
3.1
Instead, the film is rooted to the surface, a slave to its premise and the abiding lack of insight that comes with its faulty concept. Critics Notebook
3.0
Is Danish director Lone Scherfig creating a new genre of revisionist romantic films Cinema Autopsy
1.5
Even the big emotional payoff at the end is extremely predictable and ho hum its what makes this film a dull, flat and artificial love story. Mid Day
3.0
Despite everything, its an able adaptation capturing the spirit of the original novel, which fans will still enjoy. Liver Pool Echo
3.2
Scherfig still displays fine craft: The film is quietly beautiful and, occasionally, gorgeous. Blog Oregonlive
0.6
By the time this flat, excruciatingly predictable film reaches its drawn out, melodramatic (and unintentionally comedic) ending, weve not only stopped .. Sign On Sandiego
1.5
As I was going down the escalator I felt something warm, comforting.I happen to look back up the escalator and there stood a man looking at me with th .. Movies About
3.0
Sherfigs visual knack is better than she realizes; she should stop dressing it up within an inch of its life. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
1.5
Nathalia owns a movies blog, The MovieMaven (http://themoviemaven.posterous.com).
1.5
But the structure of the movie is cute and inane: Over the years, we keep up with Em and Dex every July 15th. Tnr
2.2
Danish director Lone Scherfig demonstrated her ability to infuse a talky script with plenty of wordless mood in An Education. Feeds



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