About Time

I decided to watch this one evening when my fiance was out of town (he would've fallen asleep) and was completely surprised by how much I loved this movie. I can honestly say I think it's one of my top 10, possibly top 5. There's something about it that's so perfectly heartwarming and straightforward, even though time traveling is involved. You would think it would seem so far fetched that the story would be completely unbelievable. But the beauty of this movie is it acknowledges how ridiculous it is, embraces the humor and treats it as a fact of life rather than magical revelation. Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams are amazing together. Bill Nighy never disappoints either. Rarely is there a movie where the ultimate goal is to be happy, live a happy life, and love all those around you. It sounds so simple and boring, but it's beautiful and amazing. I eventually made my fiance watch the movie, and *surprise* he didn't fall asleep! He loved it too. The musical score is stellar. We ended up dancing to How Long Will I Love you for our first dance on our wedding day. Maybe I'm a sap, but something about this movie tugs at the heartstrings and in the best way possible. It's nice to see a movie that focuses on the good, positive and happy and does it in a way that is believable and likable. Plus it's hilarious.

Love Actually is one of my favorite Christmas movies. This film is a terrible disappointment. It’s engaging enough - and the actors good enough - to watch the whole way through. But afterwards, one has that feeling of having eaten too many sugary sweets in too short a time. And, reflecting back on the movie, I got quite irritated. Why is everyone in this film so wealthy? Why are the average looking men in the movie all hooking up with ridiculously beautiful women? Oh hang on - it is because the men are super wealthy. This movie gives us the wisdom of the elites - if you find out you will die of cancer in your sixties, quit your job and spend the rest of your time with family in your Cornwall castle by the beautiful coast, playing ping pong and engaging with your fabulously successful playwrite friend. There are so many dying of cancer who make the misguided decision of keeping working to pay bills, keep a roof over their head and such other trivial worries. Or lie and cheat - because you have special privileges - to get whatever you want, other people’s agency be damned. Savor your privilege is the lesson I get in the end. Also - what a terrible waste of some great actors - Rachel MacAdams, Bill Nighy, etc.

I first saw this movie on a cruise ship on a two week cruise out of Fort Lauderdale to Italy, and put it on many times to fall asleep to. The movie is great, and it is quiet, peaceful, with music that is soothing and helped me fall asleep, which I can seldom do. No bombs, no gunshots, no loud knocking, no car chases (one small accident), it is a good movie to make you think about what you could or would do differently if you could travel back in time. The hero wants to first get a girlfriend... etc., through his life... and the star is quite agreeable to look at if you like redheads! (Also, nice to look at from a woman's point of view is his co-star Bill Nighy. Enjoy it!

One of the most unexpected movies I've come across in a long time. Like Groundhog Day, it asks the question "what would you do with all the time in the world to change your life?" When he learns at 21 that the men in his family can time travel, our protagonist is asked what he will do with this gift. As a young man who just wants a girlfriend, our protagonist chooses love as his focus. In subdued British fashion, the result is a comedy about love and life and family in the very best sense. Even superpowers like time travel don't spare him from awkward first dates, bullying flatmates, cruel beauties, foolish friends or driving bosses. Nor do they keep him from the grief of loss. When he gradually learns the secret of happiness, it is a simple one that he passes on to all of us. At the end of this joyous movie, we sighed and remarked "that was lovely." And it was and is in every viewing. A lovely, funny, poinient view of life and love and daily life that I want to see again and again. The sign of a great movie. Enjoy.

I picked up this movie expecting your typical romantic movie- Don't get me wrong I am a sucker for romantic movies (because I am quite a sap!), but let's face it most romantic plots are boy meets girl in a setting that does not allow them to fall in love right away, but they overcome it and end up happily ever after. Some have plot twists, some take place in an alternate dimension, and so on and so forth. But let's face it, many of these characters do not have depth, nor does the movie explore and emphasize other major relationships in the main character's life besides his/her romantic one. However, About Time does both of that and more.This movie brought out all the feels. It made me laugh, cry, and a couple times angry, but still very enjoyable to watch! The characters were relatable- they felt more real with their goofy, awkward mannerisms (except for Margot Robbie of course, who I have never seen awkward in any movie before!) The plot remained interesting throughout the whole thing and left me still thinking about the movie (and life- since I am a sap!) long after it was over. I have shared this movie with family and friends who have also enjoyed it as much as I have. I definitely recommend it!

Ich habe diesen Film jetzt schon seit ungefähr vier Jahren und gucke ihn pro Jahr sicher 2-3 Mal; öfters auch mit Leuten, die ihn noch nicht kennen und es war noch niemand enttäuscht. Man darf sich natürlich nicht zu viele Gedanken um die genaue Logik des Zeitreisens machen, aber von der Geschichte und dem, was man aus dem Film mitnimmt her ist es einfach nur ein wunderbarer Film dan man sich wieder und wieder angucken kann - am besten mit Taschentüchern in Griffweite :)

A bit slow for my taste, but worth one viewing

Title is in Italian film in English. Another wonderfully Richard Curtis film and I think one of his best plus great soundtrack which I have also bought.

wife loves it

Also ich muss dazu sagen, dass ich den Film einfach so spontan gekauft habe, ohne zu wissen wie der wohl sein wird. Und naja, was soll ich sagen. Er ist einerseits sehr witzig, charmant und dann auch gleichzeitig sehr rührend, bewegend und regt zum nachdenken an. Brilliante Darsteller und eine sehr schöne Idee um das Thematiken Zeitreisen und Verlust. Ich freue mich schon, diesen Streifen nochmals in der OV anzuschauen.Absolute Kaufempfehlung!