It would be an understatement to say I was disappointed with the ending of One Day. After nearly two decades of putting up with Dexter's flip-flopping feelings all while she was stuck in a lukewarm relationship with Ian, Emma finally got him to settle down, only to find that she couldn't have a child with him mind you, he already got to experience that joy with his first wife Sylvie and then… she dies?! City of Angels-style, no less Emma was hit by a vehicle while riding her bike. To me, the ending seemed grossly unfair to Emma hadn't she suffered enough? and a bit of a cop-out, really. Why couldn't this story about the complexities of friendship and love avoid becoming a weepy melodrama? Granted, life isn't always that nice and fair to us. Nicholls' book felt light, smart, and sweet throughout — but when Emma died, it suddenly felt sad and schlocky. So when I first found out One Day was being made into a movie, I began to hope the film's writers would commit the ultimate Hollywood sin and change the ending. Gasp! I know, it sounds crazy, but, loving Nicholls' characters, I found myself wishing Emma and Dexter would find their happily ever after on the big screen. Hollywood could have made it happen, right?! Of course, had the film's writers altered it, it likely would have caused as much ire as the My Sister's Keeper adaptation, which delivered a shiny, happy ending that was dramatically different than the final pages of Jodi Picoult's beloved book. In a way, adapting One Day was something of a lose-lose situation from the get-go. If writers had changed the ending, they'd delight some fans of the book myself included, but others would leave the theaters seriously miffed. Many in my screening, however, seemed upset with the original ending — when Emma was hit, gasps echoing through the theater were louder than the film itself. I'm curious to know what you thought of the ending though, PopWatchers. Had you already read the book and hoped they would change it, or were you relieved they kept it as is? If you hadn't read One Day, were you genuinely shocked by the ending? Did it bother you or do you think it will rank high among fellow doomed love story classics like Titanic and The Notebook? Share your opinion in the comments section below. Read more
OneDay is a 2016 Thai romance drama film directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, and starring Chantavit Dhanasevi and Nittha Jirayungyurn. It tells the story of a man who risks everything to be with his dream girl for just one day by pretending to be her boyfriend after she suffers temporary memory loss. In October 2016, Banjong was in Singapore to promote his new romantic drama together with the two leads, Chantavit and TV actress Nittha who is making her debut on the big screen.
From the director who is famous for great horror flicks, but I liked his only romance-drama 'Hello Stranger' that starred by the same actor as in this one. This is a similar type, I mean a travel based romance-drama, but a fraction amount of fantasy and/or sci-fi influenced. Due to the way the tale was narrated, it makes no sense to label it with them. It also looks kind of the 90s style romance films from the west. So a bit old theme, however, surprisingly it worked out for concept was as same as 'A Few Portion Missing in the Centre', but it is entirely a romance-drama. When I started to watch, I thought it was going to be an average, the scenes could be predictable, but most of the film was like that, until the twist came at the midway. It was not about the twist, because that kind of twist was used in the films since the inception of the cinema. Not about what followed after that, thought those parts were decent. But the ending, that was different which saved the film I the climax was compromised, the film would have lost its charm. If I were only young like a teenager or in the early 20s, it would have been my favourite film. You know, 'been there, done that' kind mindset makes not to fall for the familiar appealness/sentiments. So I'm not the target audience, but those who are, would surely celebrate it. Particularly the girls. Yet still be a watchable film by everyone, despite how much you are going to like like we're climbing Mt. Everest story of a 30 year old geek, Denchai, who works in an IT firm as a tech supporter. He's a perfectionist, but all he wanted was people around him recognise his presence, but nobody does. He develops a crush on a new co-worker, but he keeps it himself by stalking since she's seeing somebody else in the office. Then one day when the company takes its employees to oversea tour, his wish comes true to be her boyfriend for just one day. So the entire day was narrated for us how they made it, and following day what happens, all were initiation was a bit longer than I anticipated. It was necessary to make a perfect riddle for what comes in the later. But when they go foreign trip, everything changes, a different kind of film in front of us. Like any normal romantic-drama, the best parts can be expected. Those who have watched hundreds of romantic films, would feel a bit cliché, but worth it. Then moving towards the final stage, you might think you know what would happen, though the film reaches its highest point with a better conclusion rather going for ideal two lead actors won the Thai Academy Awards for their performances. I think they deserved it, at least for the Thai film standards. One more awesome film by the director. I think he should do more romance films, besides his favourite, horrors. Nicely used the Japanese locations to narrate the tale. The dialogues were okay, but the emotions should have been a little more stronger. Especially for this kind of ending. But anyway, I liked it mainly because of that part. One of the best Thai romance films in the recent time. So if you are looking for a pure, touching romance film, this is the one to| ቦςաςխму биг слиጹըቮችл | Ес θպюφኟኜар մоξаρևбθգա |
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