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How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days is a 2003
romantic comedy starring Kate Hudson and
Matthew McConaughey. Kate Hudson plays
Andie Anderson, an aspiring journalist who
currently works for a fashion magazine as an
advice columnist. In order to save her friend
’
s
reputation and show her boss she can step up
to the plate, Andie takes on an assignment
outside of her comfort zone. The name of the
article is
“
How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days.
”
It
’
s meant to inform readers of how not to act
around a man they like.
To properly write the article, Andie needs
to find a man to be a part of her story. This is
where she meets Benjamin Barry, an
advertising executive. Little does she know,
By Carlie Weaver
he
’
s also using her to help get ahead at
work. Benjamin is trying to break into
jewelry advertisement, and Andie is
trying to reach her full potential, so
while Ben needs Andie to fall in love
with him, Andie needs Ben to give up on
her. Who will come out victorious, if
anyone?
Will it end in disaster or will there be
a happily ever after? How to Lose a Guy
in Ten Days was just added to Netflix
this month, so, if you
’
ve never seen it,
now would be a good time if you want a
laugh. This is one of my very favorite
movies.
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How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days