Review of I Give It a Year (2013) by Amanda C — 25 Feb 2018

I Give it a Year follows a newlywed couple through their first year of marriage. It is clear early on that the two are vastly different, but when both are met with new prospects, the question posed is whether that is an asset or a drawback.

The movie made me feel a little indifferent. As a whole I didn't find myself rooting for or being on any specific character's side. It made me think about the concept of opposites attracting, and whether or not there is something to be said for the validity of that.

Whether being opposite to your partner is something to look for, or go against. The story as a whole was an interesting take, as the two main characters didn't end up together, as is what happens in most romantic comedies.

I found the dialogue to be especially refreshing and witty. Acting-wise, my favorite by far was Stephen Merchant, who added wonderful comedic commentary to every scene that he was in, making mundane scenes much more enjoyable.

Directing-wise, I felt that movie was well done. The production value was great, and the shots chosen worked appropriately with the genre and context of the film. Commercially, I would say that this film is a romantic comedy - appealing to the 20's-30's market.

I was unable to find anything regarding what the budget was for the film; however, it looks like the total domestic gross was $34,657.00.