Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made.
Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive competing with two female co-workers for a major campaign for a diamond merchant. He cuts a deal with his competitors that the account is his if he can make a woman of their choice fall in love with him in 10 days. In comes Andie Anderson who, in turn, is writing a story on how to lose a guy in 10 days as a bet with her boss to be allowed to write more substantial stories. With a hidden agenda in each camp, will either party be able to complete their mission?
Written by Peter Brandt Nielsen
There were an estimated $14,200,000 worth of jewels lent to the film.
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Goofs
Continuity:
In the revolving door at the beginning, the woman's purse jumps from being held between two fingers and her coffee cup, to an impossible position in the crook of her elbow
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Quotes
[first lines]
Jeannie Ashcroft:
[reading]
"And only then will the people of Tajikistan know true and lasting peace." Andie, it's brilliant. It's really moving. But it's never going to appear in Composure Magazine. See more »
"Feels Like Home"
by Randy Newman Performed by Chantal Kreviazuk Courtesy of Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc. By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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