Adapted from the international bestselling novel by David Nicholls, One Day is a movie of love and friendship that spans over 20 years.

After meeting in college, Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess) form a bond that causes them to remain good friends despite the dramatically different paths their lives take.

The film spans over two decades, and we watch as key moments of their relationship unfold every year on July 15, the anniversary of the day they first met. As they struggle to make their way in life, it becomes apparent to both Dexter and Emma that their friendship is anything but ordinary.

Directed by Lone Scherfig, One Day is an emotional love story with a unique storytelling pattern that succeeds in provoking laughter and tears from the audience.

Unlike many other adaptations, One Day manages to make a graceful transition from book to film by staying true to its original plot line. Only a few minor dissimilarities are noticeable. 

Hathaway and Sturgess are convincing in their roles and lend a hand to the movie’s heart-rending nature.  Their onscreen chemistry is believable and fans of the book will appreciate their attention to detail.

However, Hathaway’s English accent is a bit of a struggle, which seems to be the universal complaint One Day receives. Throughout the course of the movie she uses several accent variations, all of which sound awkward.

Set in Scotland, England and France, One Day showcases a variety of beautiful locales that help create an almost magical feel within the film. The production feels authentic to the storyline’s setting and era.

However, as a standalone movie One Day doesn’t quite make the cut.  It is funny and cute but those who are not loyal fans of the book are bound to be disappointed.