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(2003)Andie is a columnist of a fashion magazine and writes relationship guides. Now she has a tricky task: She has to get a man to fall in love with her in 10 days and then dump him. This time her target is Benjamin, a handsome playboy who happens to bet his boss that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days.
February. 07,2003
1 hr 56 min
Donald Petrie
Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Burr Steers
Paramount Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Robert Evans Company
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a romantic comedy film released in 2003, directed by Donald Petrie, and co-written by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, and Burr Steers. The film is adapted from an illustrated book named How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Universal Don'ts of Dating by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long. The production team created the plot and characters of the film from the book. Starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is regarded as one of the classic romantic movies for its hilarious storyline and insightful portrayal of love and relationships.
Kate Hudson played Andie Anderson and delivered an excellent performance in this film, she rose to fame with Cameron Crowe's musical drama Almost Famous and went on to star in a series of comedy movies throughout the 2000s, including You, Me and Dupree (2006) and Bride Wars (2009). As for accolades, Hudson has received a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for her role in Almost Famous. The role she plays in this film is Andie, a woman magazine writer who wishes to seek inspiration for her article. Matthew McConaughey is another main actor who plays an advertising executive, Benjamin Barry. Ben bets that he can make any woman fall in love with him, and as part of the bet, he develops a romantic relationship with Andie, who is unaware of the bet.
The film producer Lynda Obst once revealed that Matthew McConaughey almost didn’t get the role of Benjamin because they considered that he was too old to star opposite Hudson. There was a ten-year difference between Hudson and McConaughey at that time. However, under the guidance of director Donald Petrie, who encouraged them to improvise, the two actors displayed a vibrant chemistry in the drama, so there are some unscripted scenes created by Hudson and McConaughey. The elaborate production of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days not only leave a deep impression on the audience but also serves as a reference for those caught in the bittersweet complexities of love, lies, and truth.