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I Give It a Year
2013 97 min France, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Comedy, Romance
Director: Dan Mazer
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Description
After a quick courtship, two lovers hastily decide to tie the knot. As their first year of marriage unfolds, temptation and incompatibility put their relationship in jeopardy.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$34,657
Worldwide:
$29.2M
Starring
Rose Byrne
Actor
Rafe Spall
Actor
Alex Macqueen
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
I Give It a Year presents a polarized viewing experience, with some audiences finding its cynical take on marriage a realistic, refreshing departure from genre clichés. Conversely, many viewers criticize the film for its unlikable characters, lack of genuine humor, and a disjointed narrative that struggles to balance romantic comedy conventions with harsh relationship drama.
| Theme | The central premise provides a grounded, if cynical, examination of how impulse-driven marriages suffer under the pressure of daily compatibility. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for relying on repetitive, vulgar, or low-brow humor that frequently fails to generate genuine laughter. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast are mixed; while some find the actors competent or well-suited to the material, others argue that leads like Rose Byrne and Anna Faris are miscast or unlikable in their respective roles. | |
| Ending | The film's resolution is divisive, with some viewers appreciating its avoidance of a traditional sugar-coated ending, while others find the conclusion morally unsatisfying or narratively weak. |