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Oh, Netflix suggestions they can be a hit or they can be a bust. I Give It a Year was a Netflix suggestion for me a few years ago, and I consider it a hit! I have seen this movie several times since it was initially suggested to me, and I have enjoyed every time I have watched it.
I Give It a Year is a romantic comedy that centers around a young couple’s first year of marriage. Nat is a highly ambitious advertising executive. Some of her friends and family members think that she is much better than Josh and they aren’t really a good couple. Josh is a writer who is more of a go with the flow kind of guy.
The movie begins with a quick musical montage of Nat and Josh’s dating relationship. It shows them meeting at a party, getting engaged in Vince a short time later. After the montage, we are invited to their wedding. Their wedding day is filled with mishaps from the priest unable to get through the vows without coughing to the best man’s super embarrassing speech. We don’t get to see the honeymoon after the wedding, but references/pictures from it come up time to time.
After the wedding and honeymoon, Nat and Josh try to adjust to married life. They meet with a lawyer to create a will, they have a dinner party with their friends, navigate the holidays, and they fight. One day at the advertising agency, a charming American (Guy) comes in looking for a new marketing campaign. One of Nat’s coworkers tells her to take off her wedding ring to get the business. This leads to many awkward situations, including one where Josh said he seems more like your type. During this time, Josh is trying the help Chole, his friend (and ex-girlfriend), navigate the difficult dating world. It seems Chole is still in love with Josh, but he doesn’t know. Will Nat and Josh make it to their first anniversary or will they break up? Will Nat choose Guy or Josh? Will Josh choose Chole or Nat?
This movie is a British comedy, so there is a lot of awkward situations. So if awkward situations aren’t really your thing, this movie would not be a good movie for you. I think the movie is hilarious and is the perfect anti-romantic comedy. Anna Farris plays Chole and is great as the lonely ex-girlfriend. Be sure to check it out on Netflix!