How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003 · Directed by Donald Petrie
Original language: English
- comedy
- romance
The story
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
What it’s like
Bright, sunny Manhattan rendered in saturated daylight: sleek offices, glossy magazine-spread apartments, bustling street crowds and cheerful bar interiors lit warm and golden, with the bright, slightly glossy polish of an early-2000s studio comedy. Camera work stays brisk and conventional, with quick cuts, bouncy montages set to upbeat pop and playful split-screen gags, and the occasional stylized fantasy sequence that breaks the frame for a laugh. The mood is breezy, bubbly and self-aware, a sunny, low-stakes romantic comedy that moves at a steady clip and rarely lingers in sadness. Two competitive, quick-witted people trade barbs and bets, gradually letting their guard slip as the central wager grows more tangled than either expected. Sexual content is frank in talk and suggestive scenes but never explicit; there is no real violence, and any danger is comic and deflated. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a light comfort rewatch, or a fun date night, and fits viewers who want a warm, funny, mildly cheeky romance with easy laughs and a happy ending.
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