Fans of David Nicholl's One Day, rejoice! The film adaptation of the novel, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, is slated for a July 8th release date. Yes, of this year. IndieWire calls it a "highly anticipated" follow-up on Lone Scherfig's successful release of An Education, starring Carey Mulligan.Based on images from both movies, the director seems to have a thing for actresses with short hair. Both Carey Mulligan and Anne Hathaway are sporting new, short hairstyles. As is yours truly. I chopped off all of my locks post-wedding into a 'do that closely mimics Carey Mulligan's short style.
But I digress. Why am I talking about hairstyles when I could be rambling about how much I loved David Nicholls' book, and how I can't wait to see the movie? This from the girl who doesn't watch a lot of movies. As with any book-to-film adaptation, I'm worried that the movie won't do the novel justice, but on this one, the casting and direction look sound enough that it seems worth the chance.
If you haven't already been persuaded to read the book, go back and take a peek at my review of One Day. And I'm not alone in my gushing:
- Maylin at The Dewey Divas and the Dudes called it a "perfect summer read"
- Savidge Reads claims that it's a book he'd like to hug.
- Rachel at A Home Between the Pages says it's one of the only books she's marked up, written in, and flagged with post-its, in an attempt to remember her many favorite passages
