If I didn't read the book, my rating might have been higher, but there were lots of scenes from the book that I would have enjoyed in the movie. For instance, most of the book is about Nathan trying to find out who A is. I would have loved to see that, but unfortunately they cut it down to just a few scenes with Nathan. The acting was great and what was presented was good, but if I had to choose between the movie and the book, I'd pick the book. So if you get the chance, read the book. You'll really enjoy it, especially if you enjoyed this movie.
138 Reviews
DAILY SCRUB
js-661305 March 2018
Forget polygamy, hows about dating someone new every day? Well, the same someone who happens to inhabit a different skin upon waking. Great premise for a movie, so here we are.
"Every Day" is one of those giddy teen fantasies riding on a boffo, supernatural twist, that attempts to handle a crazy concept in a serious manner. And it kinda works. Works because the topics at hand - relationships, diversity and why we love - are universal enough to carry a twilight zone scenario.
What could have been a comedic mess, or a ridiculous sci-fi drama, instead turns out to be a charming, clever little film, delivering a table full of food for thought. Sure it gets a bit sappy at times, but the tissue industry needs the support.
"Every Day" is one of those giddy teen fantasies riding on a boffo, supernatural twist, that attempts to handle a crazy concept in a serious manner. And it kinda works. Works because the topics at hand - relationships, diversity and why we love - are universal enough to carry a twilight zone scenario.
What could have been a comedic mess, or a ridiculous sci-fi drama, instead turns out to be a charming, clever little film, delivering a table full of food for thought. Sure it gets a bit sappy at times, but the tissue industry needs the support.
Its interesting premise and the deft handling of it set this apart from others in the genre.
Pjtaylor-96-13804422 April 2018
You just have to accept its science-fiction or fantasy central conceit because there's never really an explanation, though nor should there have been, and, while its concept is often explored and does certainly play a large role in the narrative, 'Every Day (2018)' definitely doesn't otherwise occupy those two genres as it's deeply rooted in teen-romance territory - fairly realistic and grounded teen-romance territory, at that. It's obviously enhanced by the premise but not really dictated by it, despite the interesting and looming presence it has. The flick may sound like schlocky, sentimental fare but it is far from the sort and actually navigates it's unique narrative rather deftly, quickly getting you on board with its 'out there' elements and making sure that every incarnation of its body-swapping character feels like a proper continuation of the same person. It's never too predictable or clichéd but does usually play it pretty safe, aside from its satisfyingly ballsy and one-step-ahead-of-the-audience ending. It also doesn't go far enough in certain directions that may be tried-and-tested, but are only so for good reason, to compensate for the fact that it also doesn't quite stretch far into its newer territory to be anything other than surprisingly good for what it is, though. It's much better than I was expecting, but the core concept does feel like it could've been explored further. Perhaps that's something to be saved for another day. 6/10
Sometimes okay is okay
AfricanBro22 January 2022
Some movies are just about okay but somehow still good enough and this is one of them. I didn't think I was going to like this when I read the synopsis but it was better than I expected. For the most part everything was kept simple,it doesn't need you to concentrate and notice all the details despite A and Rhiannon's complex relationship. All the actors and actresses playing A were surprisingly consistent and you didn't have to wonder whether or not it was A. I didn't really feel emotionally attached to the movie through most of it, I just kept watching it to finish it but A's little "breakup speech" towards the end really captured me, it felt real and inevitable; before she told him to stop talking he really looked like he could have kept going on and on. The hopeless romantic in me wished they still tried to work it out and that's how I thought it was gonna go so I was surprised at how crushed I felt because I didn't realize I was invested in the movie up to that point.
I didn't want to write anything about this because I thought it was mediocre and forgettable but I want something to remind me that a film doesn't have to be best or close to it for me to enjoy it. It's just an okay movie and that's okay.
I didn't want to write anything about this because I thought it was mediocre and forgettable but I want something to remind me that a film doesn't have to be best or close to it for me to enjoy it. It's just an okay movie and that's okay.
Pretty good stuff.
domtaylor10 July 2018
This film was far better than I expected. With a unique plot that embraces our changing society, 'Every Day' feels like a breath of fresh air in the teenage romance genre. While it does conform to some of the stereotypical conventions, it's fantasy elements allow it to feel different and therefore more interesting than many romance films. Saying that, it's not fantastic as it is rather generically shot, the plot becomes fairly predictable, and it is rather forgettable. Still, it was entertaining while it lasted and paced well enough to never let you feel bored. 6/10
I'm bAck
kevin c6 October 2019
Quirky, enjoyable teen rom-com.
Pays a big debt to Groundhog Day, and doesn't avoid that. Switching clock radios to the iPhone age. Asking the question, in an image obsessed era can you still fall in love with a person's soul?
This is an antidote to toxic teenage cynicism. There's a fun playfulness to Every Day, a film saying to its audience - that if you want to find love, you've got to look beyond the surface.
And the film looks like it will run out of gas, but finds a nifty way to resolve itself. Upper-end popcorn romance.
Pays a big debt to Groundhog Day, and doesn't avoid that. Switching clock radios to the iPhone age. Asking the question, in an image obsessed era can you still fall in love with a person's soul?
This is an antidote to toxic teenage cynicism. There's a fun playfulness to Every Day, a film saying to its audience - that if you want to find love, you've got to look beyond the surface.
And the film looks like it will run out of gas, but finds a nifty way to resolve itself. Upper-end popcorn romance.
Every Move You Make, Every Body You Take
rgkarim24 February 2018
The romantic comedy and drama series, are two genres that often go hand and hand. Unfortunately these movies often lack in the unique department, copying each other's story like Hallmark copies its own plots. Yet, they still reign supreme in the movie world, unafraid to remain the cute, cuddly, and melodramatic. This weekend though, another book adapted to movie takes a shot at relieving us from this mundane rush, to add a little flair back into the romantic atmosphere. My review, as you can read, is on Every Day, starring Angourie Rice and a mess of other young actors. What is in store? Read on to find out my friends.
LIKES:
Acting: Many romantic comedies involving teenagers are often overacted performances that are not easy for me to stomach in the volumes I see movies in. Every Day on the other hand manage to keep the acting in check, with performances that felt like kids in every day high school. As the central character, Rice did a fantastic job of handling the teenager caught between so many lives that require her energy to invest in. As for the remainder of the cast, all the extras from the jerk boyfriend (Justice Smit) to the final host of A all have their parts to play, and each represent there lifestyle stigmatism well. Such a dynamic cast kept things fun, and the story more intriguing than the run of the mill romance.
The Morals: The story is primarily a love story, but amidst the kissing, hugging, and cuddling is a strong series of ethical dilemmas that the characters must face. It starts with the common moral dilemma of finding respectful love vs. settling, teaching young kids that love does exist outside the realms of popularity and physical aspects. Soon Rhiannon (Rice) starts crashing into things such as familial discord, self-identity, and trying to move on from something because it's the right thing to do. Her ever changing opposite (A) also has plenty to face with his powers too, as each person he inhabits has issues themselves that constantly challenge his happiness and ability to have a life he so desires. These head scratchers are perfect for the young minds to soak up into and good refresher for any, leaving you reviewing your own ideas upon exiting the theater. Nevertheless, these ideas are well-baked into the tale, perfect to drive the story more.
The Twist: Let's face it, romantic comedies have difficulty with surprising me, the plots so predictable and similar that one can't help but try to fight sleep sometimes. Every Day's twist to the story doesn't defy the predictability in terms of ending, but the concept itself is the intriguing part to this story. The premise of having your love interest switch to a new body every day crosses a bridge most people haven't attempted to and it worked for me. Seeing what new adventures they would go on, how they would solve the next problem, and even how they would make this whole endeavor work were some of the questions keeping me invested in the movie. However, the biggest question of who or what A is, that is the real thing I tried to figure out. So many mysteries amidst the romantic atmosphere makes this movie stand out.
DISLIKES:
The Predictability: The movie has such a unique twist, one was hoping to have a unique ending in the works as well. Every Day's presentation may stand out, but it's ending falls back in line with the usual endings that this genre is famous for. While a bit vague at points and somewhat lackluster given the build-up they were providing. However, one should be able to see the ending coming from a mile away, and despite being on the realistic, ethically inclined side, it still lacks the emotional shine you had hoped to see.
Problems Swept Under the Rug: I mentioned how much I liked the ethics in this film and the real life portrayals of the problems that plague the world. I also would have liked to see those problems have a little more development, pacing, and satisfying conclusion than what I got. The love aspect get the most attention, there's a surprise, but as for the other dilemmas, well they get the quick treatment. Some of these make sense because again they are one life A must live and maximize, however Rhiannon's family problems are ones that she has to live with constantly, so perhaps they should have cultivated a little more integration of these problems into the movie. It would have made an interesting side story to help integrate her family into the picture, providing yet another aspect to help with this awkward relationship.
Unrealistic: No duh, a person switching lives every day is totally unrealistic, however that's not the component I'm talking about. Instead, Rhiannon's unrealistic component is how little her school work and discipline suffers despite skipping as much as she does. If many had pulled the antics she did, they would have been expelled, fortunately the power of love seemed to have rescued them. This component is ignorable to most, but for me it was cheesy and unobtainable, only taking away for the story.
Unanswered questions: The movie invests an entire ten minute dialogue to try to explain the origins of A's powers. As such, at the end I was hoping for some actual answers and hopefully get a nice tie up to A's journey of body invasion. Once again, story fails to fill in the gaps, giving little information to clarify the fog of A's life, in favor of teaching a lesson about moving on. Yeah, they took the emotionally stirring route, but in terms of story, they should have closed this book much better in regards to answers.
MY VERDICT:
Every Day breaks the mold on the typical romantic comedy presentation with its unique concept of a lover switching bodies with each passing 24 hours. All the morals that come with this responsibility add an extra layer to the a generic plot, helping to keep your mind engaged instead of rapidly decaying into a lazy sponge that rom coms have come up with. And those twists that seemed so admirable, didn't quite reach the pinnacle of what I'm sure the book was able to accomplish. Problems are ignored or swiftly wrapped up, the ending still remains predictable and sadly the questions raised are left only slightly answered. Therefore, this romantic comedy stands out on some qualities, but still drowns in the mundane tactics that Hollywood has become. So worth a trip to the movie theater? Mixed results on this, but overall hold out for Redbox or a date night film at best.
My scores are:
Drama/Fantasy/Romance: 7.0 Movie overall: 5.5
LIKES:
Acting: Many romantic comedies involving teenagers are often overacted performances that are not easy for me to stomach in the volumes I see movies in. Every Day on the other hand manage to keep the acting in check, with performances that felt like kids in every day high school. As the central character, Rice did a fantastic job of handling the teenager caught between so many lives that require her energy to invest in. As for the remainder of the cast, all the extras from the jerk boyfriend (Justice Smit) to the final host of A all have their parts to play, and each represent there lifestyle stigmatism well. Such a dynamic cast kept things fun, and the story more intriguing than the run of the mill romance.
The Morals: The story is primarily a love story, but amidst the kissing, hugging, and cuddling is a strong series of ethical dilemmas that the characters must face. It starts with the common moral dilemma of finding respectful love vs. settling, teaching young kids that love does exist outside the realms of popularity and physical aspects. Soon Rhiannon (Rice) starts crashing into things such as familial discord, self-identity, and trying to move on from something because it's the right thing to do. Her ever changing opposite (A) also has plenty to face with his powers too, as each person he inhabits has issues themselves that constantly challenge his happiness and ability to have a life he so desires. These head scratchers are perfect for the young minds to soak up into and good refresher for any, leaving you reviewing your own ideas upon exiting the theater. Nevertheless, these ideas are well-baked into the tale, perfect to drive the story more.
The Twist: Let's face it, romantic comedies have difficulty with surprising me, the plots so predictable and similar that one can't help but try to fight sleep sometimes. Every Day's twist to the story doesn't defy the predictability in terms of ending, but the concept itself is the intriguing part to this story. The premise of having your love interest switch to a new body every day crosses a bridge most people haven't attempted to and it worked for me. Seeing what new adventures they would go on, how they would solve the next problem, and even how they would make this whole endeavor work were some of the questions keeping me invested in the movie. However, the biggest question of who or what A is, that is the real thing I tried to figure out. So many mysteries amidst the romantic atmosphere makes this movie stand out.
DISLIKES:
The Predictability: The movie has such a unique twist, one was hoping to have a unique ending in the works as well. Every Day's presentation may stand out, but it's ending falls back in line with the usual endings that this genre is famous for. While a bit vague at points and somewhat lackluster given the build-up they were providing. However, one should be able to see the ending coming from a mile away, and despite being on the realistic, ethically inclined side, it still lacks the emotional shine you had hoped to see.
Problems Swept Under the Rug: I mentioned how much I liked the ethics in this film and the real life portrayals of the problems that plague the world. I also would have liked to see those problems have a little more development, pacing, and satisfying conclusion than what I got. The love aspect get the most attention, there's a surprise, but as for the other dilemmas, well they get the quick treatment. Some of these make sense because again they are one life A must live and maximize, however Rhiannon's family problems are ones that she has to live with constantly, so perhaps they should have cultivated a little more integration of these problems into the movie. It would have made an interesting side story to help integrate her family into the picture, providing yet another aspect to help with this awkward relationship.
Unrealistic: No duh, a person switching lives every day is totally unrealistic, however that's not the component I'm talking about. Instead, Rhiannon's unrealistic component is how little her school work and discipline suffers despite skipping as much as she does. If many had pulled the antics she did, they would have been expelled, fortunately the power of love seemed to have rescued them. This component is ignorable to most, but for me it was cheesy and unobtainable, only taking away for the story.
Unanswered questions: The movie invests an entire ten minute dialogue to try to explain the origins of A's powers. As such, at the end I was hoping for some actual answers and hopefully get a nice tie up to A's journey of body invasion. Once again, story fails to fill in the gaps, giving little information to clarify the fog of A's life, in favor of teaching a lesson about moving on. Yeah, they took the emotionally stirring route, but in terms of story, they should have closed this book much better in regards to answers.
MY VERDICT:
Every Day breaks the mold on the typical romantic comedy presentation with its unique concept of a lover switching bodies with each passing 24 hours. All the morals that come with this responsibility add an extra layer to the a generic plot, helping to keep your mind engaged instead of rapidly decaying into a lazy sponge that rom coms have come up with. And those twists that seemed so admirable, didn't quite reach the pinnacle of what I'm sure the book was able to accomplish. Problems are ignored or swiftly wrapped up, the ending still remains predictable and sadly the questions raised are left only slightly answered. Therefore, this romantic comedy stands out on some qualities, but still drowns in the mundane tactics that Hollywood has become. So worth a trip to the movie theater? Mixed results on this, but overall hold out for Redbox or a date night film at best.
My scores are:
Drama/Fantasy/Romance: 7.0 Movie overall: 5.5
I was skeptical , really, really skeptical...
arusinghnz10 June 2018
When I read the premise, I felt it was a rip on the YouTube series, without giving credit. But I decided to watch it anyway. And, I really enjoyed it.
Since its a teen romance type drama, something I haven't watched since my own teens back in the 80s, I watched it without that fore knowledge.
The only YA I watch are sci-fi or fantasy based films.
So, to watch Every Day and to still have it hold my attention and keep me captivated, without all the flash bang effects of other CGI multi-million $ productions, it did a very good job. Time is precious to me and taking it out to watch a film, I usually wouldn't watch and yet still enjoy as much as I did this one, was well worth it.
The portrayals were great and the lead did an awesome job.
So, to watch Every Day and to still have it hold my attention and keep me captivated, without all the flash bang effects of other CGI multi-million $ productions, it did a very good job. Time is precious to me and taking it out to watch a film, I usually wouldn't watch and yet still enjoy as much as I did this one, was well worth it.
The portrayals were great and the lead did an awesome job.
an entertaining and cute movie
LetsReviewThat2610 August 2022
It was a pretty interesting premise, having this young girl meet all the spirits. All of the cast of each did well and I enjoyed each of their personalities. Rice did a good job and I felt she blended well with each incarnation of the spirit. It had emotion and big heart and altogether I just felt it was a nice little movie, maybe a little long but that actually makes it better.
New day, different/same .... well you know what
kosmasp18 October 2018
So this is a very high end concept, a good idea and it might also make a great science fiction movie. Or at least a way better drama than the one we get served here. The psychological element goes a bit awry and gets replaced by romance or rather a romantic idea. Therefor the movie also get into the traps of many cliches that riddle romantic movies.
So while the movie has strong foundations, the building on top of it is still quite shaky at best (if you allow me this analogy). If you are young and do not care too much about going deep into subjects, you probably will like this. And I don't mean that in a bad way at all, we're talking movies here and entertainment - and above all taste in things! So take that into consideration and watch if you want a light hearted romantic movie with quite some twist to it
So while the movie has strong foundations, the building on top of it is still quite shaky at best (if you allow me this analogy). If you are young and do not care too much about going deep into subjects, you probably will like this. And I don't mean that in a bad way at all, we're talking movies here and entertainment - and above all taste in things! So take that into consideration and watch if you want a light hearted romantic movie with quite some twist to it
A surprisingly good movie
connorq-227468 June 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I had pretty low expectations going into this movie, but coming out, I can say it was a good movie. The actors playing A do a good job of convincing you they are all the same person. Rhiannon is a good lead, who has a good subplot involving her dad. The rest of the supporting cast fit their roles well, and never feel as if they take too much time, though some could have been more well fleshed out. My big gripe would have to be the ending. It just felt kind of rushed and incomplete. Other then that, it was a surprisingly enjoyable movie, considering I knew close to nothing about it going into it.
The obvious solution
SamJohnson128 December 2018
Warning: Spoilers
So why not simply have A wait until he inhabits the body of some unfortunate tall soul with nice shoulders and a skinny frame but without a close family or friends? Then he'd be ethically sound saving that person and able to be with the one he loves...forever. The choosing to leave for a fragmented existence made no sense.
intriguing premise
SnoopyStyle4 June 2018
Rhiannon finds her boyfriend Justin unusually attentive. They skip out on school for a day off. The next day, he has lost the memory of what happened. She is befriended by new student Amy. The day after that, she meets Nathan at a party and Justin is jealous. The next day, she goes to meet with Nathan only to be told by a girl that she was Nathan the day before and Amy the day before that and Justin before then. His name is A and his consciousness transfers from one body to the next every 24 hours.
The premise is a little different. This is a sci-fi YA high school melodrama. It's got a good hook. Angourie Rice is a cute and compelling lead. While the premise is interesting, the story lacks intensity. The drama isn't high enough. It needs a real villain and Justin is never that. Whether manufactured or naturalistic, this movie needs some more drama. I don't know anything about the source material. I imagine some internal discussions about relationships which are harder to translate into film. This one does that about as well as it can be expected.
The premise is a little different. This is a sci-fi YA high school melodrama. It's got a good hook. Angourie Rice is a cute and compelling lead. While the premise is interesting, the story lacks intensity. The drama isn't high enough. It needs a real villain and Justin is never that. Whether manufactured or naturalistic, this movie needs some more drama. I don't know anything about the source material. I imagine some internal discussions about relationships which are harder to translate into film. This one does that about as well as it can be expected.
Weird premise but I felt intrigued by it
lisafordeay2 January 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Everyday is a teen romantic fantasy about a young girl named Rihannon who stumbles across different teenagers everyday who become intrigued by her. The reason for this is that all these teens are possessed by a spirit who named itself A and falls in love with Rhiannon. The spirit even becomes her boyfriend Justin in the opening of the film and later possesses Rhiannon. But since A isn't an actual person can they ever be with Rhiannon?
The premise is weird as we never see A inhabiting into the person's body only they wake up at 6:30 and have to set the alarm from 11:00 in the morning till 11:50 at night as A leaves that body and goes into another person.
Overall if you like supernatural romantic films like Just Like Heaven or Heaven Can Wait then you'll probably like this film. It even reminds me of that 1980 tv show Quantum Leap with Scott Bakula.
5/10
The premise is weird as we never see A inhabiting into the person's body only they wake up at 6:30 and have to set the alarm from 11:00 in the morning till 11:50 at night as A leaves that body and goes into another person.
Overall if you like supernatural romantic films like Just Like Heaven or Heaven Can Wait then you'll probably like this film. It even reminds me of that 1980 tv show Quantum Leap with Scott Bakula.
5/10
Solid stuff, slightly better than your average teen romance movie
Horst_In_Translation25 June 2018
Warning: Spoilers
"Every Day" is a new 2018 movie from the United States that runs for slightly over 90 minutes and was directed by Emmy winner Michael Sucsy, his second big screen release and we will see if it can get as popular as "The Vow". The script is by Jesse Andrews and he also has some pretty known stuff in his body of work given how short he's been in the industry. The original novel is by David Levithan and it is already his third work that got adapted and turned into a movie, his first drama with little to no comedy. The lead actress ia Australian Angourie Rice and I must say I don't think I know her or have seen her in anything else before, but the longer the film went, the more charming her performance felt after I had some early struggles with her, but it turned out all fine, which is important obviously as she is in basically every scene and she is the only one. We'll see what the industry has in story for her in terms of her career. Now back to this movie. As much as Rice may be in the center of it all, it is probably more about the plot and romance drama here. The introduction is slightly too long and there are other moments too that did not feel entirely convincing like the scene at the restaurant when she seems to believe the guy she meets there only to all of a sudden be in complete disbelief again, an example of sub-par writing. The part when A moves into her body is also not too good and should have been among the film's highlights instead. But there are many decent moments that make more than up for it. For example I liked some of the little references about how A is looking for others like him online. Or how they got in all these scenes with new characters that A turns into, maybe a bit underwhelming in terms of how and when he turns into female characters. The story is of course one that could have gotten quickly pretentious and disappointing and too full of itself with the concept of a girl, especially such a young one, falling in love with a sould away from all physical temptations. On the contrary, the one joke about 10% how she likes how handsome his current persona was on one occasion was very smart. Eventually, the final plot twist with how she falls in love with the physical traits of somebody A is inside was good and not so good at the same time. First of all, that she falls in love with a guy she knows for a long time hmm I'm not sure, but also how A is fully altruistic in that scenario and how Rhiannon is ready for a new love all of a sudden despite not having found closure with the soul she loves may all be a bit in the rushed side. The one scene I found pretentious was the one with the suicidal young girl, this was really an inclusion that was not needed and the conflict about saving her vs. not having an impact did not feel half as important and relevant as they wanted it to be. So overall, a slightly improved teen schmaltz film I'd say. Maybe a good watch if you have a significant other and are around the same age as the characters here, or a bit older. Or if you are just a hopeless romantic like myself. It's tough to really dislike this film I must say, it has to many enchanting moments for that. I give it a thumbs-up and recommend checking it out.
It was interesting and entertaining, but.....
Apryl27 February 2018
While it was both interesting (kewt premise), and entertaining (some of the characters were quite enjoyable), the movie was just too long for what it had to say. The movie was an hour and a half long? It should have been more like 45 minutes. This is intended for tweens and teens, and they don't need so long to get to the point and let you feel all warm and snugly. I think they explained the ending, but by then, I had fallen asleep. I will not go back to see the end again.
A Different Kind of Young Adult Romance
zardoz-131 March 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Imagine a romance where you fall in love with a different person each day. Now, imagine that the being occupying your lover's body is the same being you encountered the day before in a different body. Each day that the spirit of your lover inhabits that body, the original owner is sequestered elsewhere. Afterward, he or she has no memory of this virtual body snatching. "The Vow" director Michael Sucsy's "Every Day" qualifies as something fresh, rewarding, and different from the usual Young Adult fantasy teeming with angst-riddled youth negotiating the obstacle course of love. "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" scenarist Jess Andrews adapted David Levithan's 2012 novel "Every Day." Since I haven't read the novel, I cannot comment on the film's fidelity to the source material. Unfortunately, neither Sucsy nor Andrews shed light on some of the questions that you cannot help pondering throughout this provocative, 95-minute, PG-13, soaper. Presumably, they saw no point in answering these questions because it would interfere with the buoyant romance that unfolds for Angourie Rice as the girl who experiences love with a different face each day. Mind you, despite the apparent problems that would dog such a relationship, the heroine has no problem finding her lover in his or her's new body. Certainly, "Every Day" embraces the idea that love is more than skin deep. Our heroine finds herself adapting on a daily basis to her lover's choice of bodies, not only racially different, but also sexually different. At times, the heroine's lover appropriates the body of a lesbian or a gay guy. Despite these radical departures, she maintains the relationship without question. No, "Every Day" differs from the conventional Young Adult bathos and indulges itself in ways that heretofore have never been tried. Indeed, it has the sensibility of an indie film with its experimental storyline and its willingness to cross gender boundaries without the standard melodramatics. Angourie Rice is splendid as Rhiannon, and the youthful cast doesn't embarrass itself. The same can be said for the adults who play the parents. The disembodied consciousness known soully as "A" follows a pattern that takes it from teens with few problems to teens with overwhelming woes. The bittersweet ending is a blessing, too, because our heroine learns that you don't always get what you want when you fall in love.
Angourie Rice is one big lover
asb_deutsch2 January 2019
Couldn't seen her much in Spider-Man: Homecoming as Betty but here we fnally know who she is. She has the sweet sixteen face and looks like a combination of Emma Roberts and Scarlett Johannsen.
The director should have put an extra effort in adapting the book. It becomes predictable in the second half.
For AR, Happy belated birthday!
My Two Cents
jefgg8 June 2018
Here is my two cents about the movie "Every Day". I wish I could still discuss movies, TV shows, actors and actresses on IMDB message boards. Those boards were shut down about a year ago. I don't think I am the target demographic for the movie because I am really old. My movie going is very sporadic. And I usually loath any movie about changing bodies, time travel, coming back from the dead or any rubbish like that. I think the preview caught my attention because it made me think of my friend Jayne (not her real name).
I have lived over 18,000 days. Two of my best days were when Jayne was visiting from about 1,700 miles away. Those were two of the happiest days of my life. The first one was a big surprise because I hadn't seen her in about 20 years and wasn't sure what to expect. Jayne is biracial and bisexual. I think she is biawesome. And "Every Day" is an LGBT related movie and did deal with race a little. I'm not gay. Notthattheresanythingwrongwiththat. Gay kids had a very rough time when I was growing up. I hope it is easier for them now.
It would be awesome if Jayne or someone like her could hang out with me everyday. And it wouldn't bother me if she did it in different bodies. The movie made me think of having a great time with new friends back in the day. If Jayne was in a different body maybe she could sign to let me know it is her. Both of us are hearing people and fluent in American Sign Language.
I don't go to the movies often so the only actor or actress I recognized was Maria Bello. Sometimes it is beneficial to watch a movie featuring actors you are unfamiliar with because you have no expectations. It was interesting to see Justice Smith as A then as Justin.
I started thinking about changing bodies. I would not want anyone else in my body. And I would not want to be in someone else's body ... except for maybe Mariah Carey. I am left handed. How would that work? If someone was in my body they would assume my voice. But what about my accent? What about speaking different languages? What about playing musical instruments, playing sports, etc.? What if the host body got sick, injured or died? What if A got the host body or someone else pregnant? What if A turned bad and broke the law? I guess A only occupied bodies that were the same age so that may have decreased the chance of an issue with the age of consent.
I read a review that described Justin as "neglectful". That was a horrible choice of words. Inattentive is probably more accurate. And maybe he was a little immature. Some young women get tired of immature boyfriends and seek older guys. I would not recommend that. It is a good way to find a pervert like R. Kelly.
I have lived over 18,000 days. Two of my best days were when Jayne was visiting from about 1,700 miles away. Those were two of the happiest days of my life. The first one was a big surprise because I hadn't seen her in about 20 years and wasn't sure what to expect. Jayne is biracial and bisexual. I think she is biawesome. And "Every Day" is an LGBT related movie and did deal with race a little. I'm not gay. Notthattheresanythingwrongwiththat. Gay kids had a very rough time when I was growing up. I hope it is easier for them now.
It would be awesome if Jayne or someone like her could hang out with me everyday. And it wouldn't bother me if she did it in different bodies. The movie made me think of having a great time with new friends back in the day. If Jayne was in a different body maybe she could sign to let me know it is her. Both of us are hearing people and fluent in American Sign Language.
I don't go to the movies often so the only actor or actress I recognized was Maria Bello. Sometimes it is beneficial to watch a movie featuring actors you are unfamiliar with because you have no expectations. It was interesting to see Justice Smith as A then as Justin.
I started thinking about changing bodies. I would not want anyone else in my body. And I would not want to be in someone else's body ... except for maybe Mariah Carey. I am left handed. How would that work? If someone was in my body they would assume my voice. But what about my accent? What about speaking different languages? What about playing musical instruments, playing sports, etc.? What if the host body got sick, injured or died? What if A got the host body or someone else pregnant? What if A turned bad and broke the law? I guess A only occupied bodies that were the same age so that may have decreased the chance of an issue with the age of consent.
I read a review that described Justin as "neglectful". That was a horrible choice of words. Inattentive is probably more accurate. And maybe he was a little immature. Some young women get tired of immature boyfriends and seek older guys. I would not recommend that. It is a good way to find a pervert like R. Kelly.
Every Day: Same Person Different Bodies
brankovranjkovic24 April 2018
This is a thought provoking teenage romance, based on the best-selling book of the same name.
The plot follows a wandering spirit, who calls themselves simply 'A' who inhabits a different teenage body, sometimes different genders, and different races, but in the same locality every day.
While on a 'trip', 'A' inhabits Justin and falls in love with his girlfriend Rhiannon. 'A' does not know why or get to choose the next body. On the subsequent trips 'A' tries to meet up with Rhiannon every day after. Towards the end of the film 'A' questions the practicalities of their possible future.
This is an emotional film that challenges what you might do if you were to inhabit someone else's body.
You'll like this if you value personality over looks.
The plot follows a wandering spirit, who calls themselves simply 'A' who inhabits a different teenage body, sometimes different genders, and different races, but in the same locality every day.
While on a 'trip', 'A' inhabits Justin and falls in love with his girlfriend Rhiannon. 'A' does not know why or get to choose the next body. On the subsequent trips 'A' tries to meet up with Rhiannon every day after. Towards the end of the film 'A' questions the practicalities of their possible future.
This is an emotional film that challenges what you might do if you were to inhabit someone else's body.
You'll like this if you value personality over looks.
As always, the book wins.
yvonnemcneese13 May 2019
The book upon which the movie is based easily makes it onto my all-time favorite list, but the movie, although there were elements I found enchanting, is forgettable. For the short list of things I liked: they did quite a good job casting the character of Rhiannon; she was charming and believable. I liked the song that replaced Kate Bush's "Running up that Hill" (which is a great song!), and I appreciated being able to see how A embodies other people.
However, the movie does a considerably poor job taking on the serious themes of love and identity that underlie A and Rhiannon's love story. The book is an easy read, but it takes on profound questions, such as "Are we humans first, or souls first?", "Who am I?" and "Why do we love who we love?". Moreover, about halfway through the movie, it diverged completely the book in order to close the story arc in its neat 90-minute time frame. While it the book Rhiannon's skepticism about getting involved with A persists throughout, the movie assigns her the task of convincing A to attempt to outlast the 24-hour timetable he had previously believed to be inviolable. In the book, it was a plot twist when A discovered that the Reverend was also a host to another spirit like A. The movie erased this sinister subplot of Reverend Poole and Nathan entirely.
All in all, do yourself a favor and skip the movie but read the book, stat.
All in all, do yourself a favor and skip the movie but read the book, stat.
SKIP THE BAD REVIEWS!!!
royalsbprince15 November 2019
When I read the description I was skeptical about this movie but 10 seconds into the trailer I was absolutely 100% ALL IN. This has to be one of the greatest movies I have seen in my 21 years of life. The acting was brilliant, the plot amazing, but the MESSAGE ?? OMG IF YOU DONT CATCH THE MESSAGE TOWARD THE MIDDLE TO THE END THEN WHATS WRONG WITH YOU ?!!? VERY POWERFUL MESSAGE AND OVER AMAZING MOVIE.
Enjoyable
annamazharas29 September 2019
Having watched a movie and read some comments, I still found some people with the same opinion.
We could generate very serious topic from this movie. How one person feels lost in this world, trying to find a love, a life , seeing millions of faces without having ability to grasp the thing not letting it down....because everything is so unsteady and ambiguous....
I was a bit upset with the ending. Why did the main charcter (girl) decide to let her love go so easily???? Find a new attractive man? Is it the way out ? Just let go and look for easier and more attractive option???? NOOOO!!!
But! I still liked it!!!
I would recommend it for everyone and every age!!!! Enjoy!
man i don't know but you won't miss out if you didn't watch this
nshdnn6 June 2018
Maybe because i watched the korean movie that this was inspired from (i think?) first before i watched this, i thought that this was a weak version of the same movie. this movie is slow and it was just not very good to be honest
A HEADY ROMANCE...!
masonfisk16 March 2021
From 2018, Angourie Rice (The Nice Guys) stars in this fantasy fable of a high schooler's wild day w/her boyfriend only to find out he's been possessed by an entity who inhabits bodies every day, never staying in the same person twice. Thinking it's some sort of prank, Rice encounters different people, both boys or girls, who hold the memories of their burgeoning relationship allowing it to continue since it seems Rice, at first put off by the possibility of having to restart the romance daily, soon grows to love this being. However as the tryst continues, the chameleon stays in the body of one her friends (Owen Teague) past his expiration date & soon starts to feel his mode of existence may not be the most ideal since the host body loses its identity the longer he stays inside which leads to a choice the couple in love must make. Taking inspiration from films as disparate as 50 First Dates, The Time Traveler's Wife or the director's, Michael Sucsy, own The Vow, this adaptation of a young adult novel pleases when you don't have to think about the wheres or whys of this strange yet fascinating creature & go w/the affair's flow.
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