The movie adaptation of 'One Day' features some great, memorable quotes. Some of the best 'One Day' movie quotes involve quips made by Emma Morley (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess), as they try to navigate life and each other. 'One Day' is an adaptation of the best-selling novel by David Nicholls. It follows the lives of Emma and Dex for 20 years, offering a snapshot of one day each year. Sometimes they're together as friends, sometimes they're not. If you've read the book, well, you know: This is a romance of the epic variety, but it's also gut-wrenching (we're keeping this spoiler-free). Enjoy these quotes from 'One Day,' and if you know of any we missed, feel free to add them to the list!
'One Day' was not well-reviewed by many of the top movie critics. Bad reviews might have hurt the film at the box office: 'One Day' opened to a dismal $5 million in it's opening weekend of release. The movie went on to gross more than $13 million in U.S. ticket sales. It was released on DVD on November 29, 2011.
Emma: "Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today. I'll always remember it."
'One Day' offers a snapshot of, you guessed it, one day in the lives of friends Emma and Dex - over a period of two decades. Some days are far more memorable than others, and the one Emma is referring to is definitely worth remembering...
Emma: ""I love you, Dexter. I just don't like you anymore."
Dexter is a total a** at times, and loving him (even as a friend) can certainly be a challenge. It's one that Emma rises to, however. She's not afraid to call him out when he deserves it.
Dexter: "I need to speak to someone. Not someone - you."
When things go horribly wrong for Dexter, he automatically reaches out to Emma - even if they haven't talked for months. He may have a lot of casual flings (and one disastrous marriage), but he goes to the person that matters most when he needs real help (see: Emma).
Emma: "I think we need some rules..." Dexter: "Rules?!" Emma: "I'm not taking any chances with our friendship. Separate bedrooms, no flirting and absolutely no skinny dipping."
Dexter: "Emma and I are just good friends." Alison: "You sure about that?" Dexter: "Anyway, she's not my type." Alison: "Which is exactly why I like her."
It's always great when Patricia Clarkson shows up in a movie - any movie. In 'One Day,' she plays Dex's mother, Alison.
Emma: "When we were at University...I had a crush on you." Dexter: "So what happened?" Emma: "I got to know you, you cured me of you."
Emma pretty much tells it like it is, which is one reason why Dex is so drawn to her. Dex really can be a bit of a tool (understatement) at times, and once Emma really gets to know him, she's not nearly as taken with him as she once was...or is she?
Dexter: "The problem is, I pretty much fancy everyone. It's like I've just got out of prison all of the time. It's a real problem." Emma: "I can imagine..."
Dexter is a playboy, plain and simple. Handsome, successful, high-profile - a complete chick magnet and a total womanizer.
Emma: "Sorry, I'm no good at this. It's just, whenever I go to bed with someone I always end up either laughing or weeping - and it could be nice to go for something in between." Dexter: "Look, uh...that's fine. That's fine. Maybe we could just be friends." Emma: "Okay. Friends."
This quote comes early in the movie, when Dexter and Emma are back at her room after graduation. Their decision to "just be friends" sets the course for their lives -- together, and apart.
Emma: "Hey, there. Just to say I'm running late but I'm on my way and I'm sorry for being so snappy this morning. Just wanted to say you're a fine thing Dexter Mayhew. I love you very much. Okay, there you go, lucky you."
Dexter Mayhew has come a long way over the course of his friendship with Emma. He's gone from rich playboy to...rich playboy...to loving husband. Unfortunately, things don't always work out, no matter how good they're going. Nothing good is ever easy.
Emma: "London's swallowed me up. I thought I'd make a difference, but no one knows I'm here." Dexter: "Listen, listen. Nothing truly good was ever easy."
Emma is struggling to make it in London - and not doing very well. Dexter, in turn, is teaching in Paris, sleeping with his students, and generally being...Dexter. But his advice to Emma is spot on. Nothing good is easy - and that includes Dexter and Emma's relationship.
Dexter: "Look, you're funny, you're attractive, you're smart. I mean you're the smartest person I know." Emma: "Yeah." Dexter: "You are! You're...you're attractive, you're sexy." Emma: "What?!" Dexter: "What, is that supposed to be sexist or something?" Emma: "No, it's not sexist, it's just ridiculous."
Dear Emma: Listen, really listen, to what Dexter's just told you. He thinks you're sexy. It's not ridiculous - it's how he sees you: Smart, attractive and sexy.
Emma: "I don't want you thinking I'm bothered or anything about last night. I don't want your phone number, or letters or postcards. I don't want to get married to you. Definitely don't want to have your babies. Whatever happens tomorrow, we've had today. And if we should bump into each other sometime in the f*ture, well that's fine too. We'll be friends."
Emma has absolutely no idea how fateful this hookup with Dexter Mayhew really is - it will change both of their lives, for the better. And yes, they'll bump into each other and yes, they'll be friends.
Callum (to Dexter): "She made you decent, and in return, you made her so happy."
Without getting too deeply into the story of 'One Day' (if you've seen it, you know), Emma has a profound effect on Dexter's life. She makes him happy and he, in turn, despite everything, does indeed make her a happier person.
Dexter: "Anyway, I screwed up my career. And screwed up things with mom." Emma: "That's not true." Dexter: "I screwed up my friendships. And then Sylvie just came along. She sort of, well, saved me really." Emma: "She's very beautiful." Dexter: "Of course she has absolutely no sense of humor." Emma: "Just as well. Sense of humor is overrated, goofing around all the time. The only time Ian made me really laugh was when he fell down the stairs." Dexter: "Well you know, Sylvie says she doesn't like to laugh. Doesn't really like what it does to her face."
Dexter and Emma meet up at a friend's wedding. There, Emma finds out that Dex really is happy with Sylvie - or is he?
Emma: "So, what's your stroke?" Ian: "Sorry, my what?" Emma: "Waiter stroke actress? Waiter stroke model? Waiter stroke writer?" Ian: "Well, I'm a comedian."
Emma meets Ian while they're both working at a Mexican restaurant. Everyone there has another dream -- and Ian's, it seems, is becoming a comedian. For now, he's just a really funny waiter.
Dexter: "Well, look I'm just saying that we're not entirely unknown to each other from a physical point of view." Emma: "Drop it, Dex." Dexter: "What? You know, that night after graduation? Come on, you must remember." Emma: "Nope. Blanked it out like a car crash."
Emma is most definitely lying. She certainly remembers the night they spent together right after college graduation - but she's taking the high road and trying to avoid complications in her relationship/friendship with Dex.
Dexter: "I'm the king of car crash television!" Emma: "But you're the king it. That's good."
Poor Dex. He's having a heart time - his career isn't going in the direction he wanted, though he's doing well financially and otherwise. Once again, he turns to Emma and once again, she offers words of support.
Dexter: "If I could give you just one gift, do you know what it would be? Confidence. That or a scented candle."BUY @ amazon
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