Thursday, July 10, 2014

9. One of Them is Lying. So is the Other

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days of course makes my list of favorite romantic comedies. This accidental love story, some might call it, stars Kate Hudson (Andie Anderson) and Mathew McConaughey (Ben Barry) as our leading man and woman. Andie Anderson is a writer for "Composure" magazine and has a "How To" article and recently made a deal with her boss that if she writes this next great article, she can start writing about whatever she wants. Andie is ready to be taken as a serious journalist. This is how we get introduced to the concept "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Where as Ben Barry is an advertising executive, and ladies man, who wants to land this new campaign. So, he bets his boss and two other co-workers, that he can make any woman fall in love with him in 10 days. By happens chance, they both end up in the same bar that night and meet shortly after the bet had been made. It is truly amazing the things that Andie does to try and get rid of Ben, and what he does to make sure this relationship lasts. Towards the end, they both start acting like themselves instead of these fronts they put up to write an article or win a bet. When they put down those walls, they actually started falling for each other. In the end, all is unveiled at an event that Ben's boss is throwing for the new campaign; not before Andie accidentally slips that she loves Ben. So, Ben ends up winning the bet and Andie did lose the guy. But did they actually get what they wanted? I don't want to totally ruin the end in case someone hasn't seen the movie, but I'm sure everyone can guess what happens.

I love this duo and feel a real chemistry between them. Others must feel it too considering they've also been in Fool's Gold together. I love that it is an accidental romance with two people trying to avoid finding love and ending up finding it in each other. Then there's of course tons of comedy with all the things they do to each other to get their story or win a bet. It's mostly on Kate Hudson's side, as she is doing her very best to be an annoying girlfriend and trying to get rid of this guy. It also doesn't hurt that there is a very attractive leading man and a beautiful leading lady. I am constantly watching this movie and love every minute of it. Have a great day, and enjoy a great movie!





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFGr2_cOOTk

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Lose_a_Guy_in_10_Days#mediaviewer/File:HowToLoseAGuyimp.jpg

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0251127/?ref_=nv_sr_1

2 comments:

  1. Confession time: Up until last year, I was not a fan of Matthew McConaughay. Now, I think he's one of the coolest guys ever and I'm trying to catch up on his work. This one is now on my radar :)

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  2. You have a very professional writing style. The way you present the material sounds like one, you're truly interested in it and two, you remember the plot lines well. You give readers something to think about but don't reveal everything!

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