One Life to Live

Author(s): Manos
Location: Greece

"One Life Two Live"

Produced by Bob Yari
Directed by Alexander Payne
Written by Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor & Michael Arndt
Music by Steve Jablonsky
Genre: Dramedy (Musical/Comedy in the Globes)

Main Cast

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (Charlie Branson)
Jake Gyllenhaal (Charlie Branson)
Keira Knightley (Amanda Lockhart)

Tagline: "You can share a cake, but a life?"

Synopsis: Charlie Branson (Rhys-Meyers) lives in New York. He works in a bank.

Charlie Branson (Gyllenhaal) lives in Los Angeles. He works in a bank too.

Their reactions are the same. They have born on the same year, day and hour. Their lives are difficult to be divided. They do the same sport. They have the same culinary preferences. They both chat on the net with the same nickname. But they don’t know one another. Till love comes on their mouse pads. Amanda (Knightley)- who lives in Chicago- chats with both of them and realises all these similarities. She finds it intriguing to play with two very similar guys. But both are falling in love with her. So each Charlie decides to go to Chicago and meet her. And misunderstandings are beginning. When the two guys are meeting one another they both get depression. They try to change, to be diversified but in vain. Amanda helps them find themselves. They end up in a modern 3-pair relationship.

What the Press would say:

Alexander Payne did it again. He directed a movie that the whole nation will discuss. A modern and witty comedy with three beautiful young performers (Rhys-Meyers, Gyllenhaal, Knightley) that will rock the box office and conquer the Hollywood industry. A magnificent original screenplay written by the usual suspects Payne and Taylor paired with the fresh blood of Michael “Little Miss Sunshine” Arndt. The story is full of misunderstandings, jokes, wit, humour and a twist in the end when all 3 decide to live together and enjoy their love in all… orientations!!! This finale gives a punch in the politically correct view of the relationships between and among sexes. Rhys-Meyers and Gyllenhaal give their utmost to impersonate the same character. This is a difficult part. Keira Knightley is sweet and sexy in the supporting role of Amanda.

A movie that will be loved or hated but can’t be ignored. An independent picture that proves that American cinema has future in writing, directing and acting.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Best Picture

Best Director (Alexander Payne)
Best Original Screenplay (Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor & Michael Arndt)
Best Actor (Jonathan Rhys Meyers)
Best Actor (Jake Gyllenhaal)
Best Supporting Actress (Keira Knightley)