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Summary: A classic Reeve movie that stands the test of time!
Review: I truly did fall in love with this movie, and John Barry's classic score! It is one of the most realistic time-travel love stories of all time! A story where Richard Collier (Reeve) falls in love with a portrait of the very lovely Elise McKenna (Seymour), and wills himself back in time to meet her! It makes you laugh and cry all at once, and the cast truly does shine! It's such a shame it never did get the praise it has now when it first came out, but it has truly become something special like a true piece of art! My compliments to Christopher Reeve, director Jeannot Swarcz, and the cat and crew of this movie for making it such a true classic for all of us!
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Summary: Wow
Review: I saw PART of this movie (from the famous "Is it you?" scene) on 'Dinner & A Movie.' I got REALLY mad when someone walked in front of the tv. I drove an hour away from my house the next day to buy a movie... that I had only seen half of. If that doesn't tell you that this movie is PERFECT I don't know what does. I really love Jane Seymours acting, and I get tears EVERY TIME I watch this film. I obsesses easily yes, but, never ever so quickly, and never ever so truly. The movie was and still is a complete materpiece. Reeve's acting was incredible, though I did find the time traveling thing a little overdone. Definately a great buy and a timeless romantic movie.
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Summary: One of the best love stories!
Review: I absolutely love this movie. I have seen it many times, and both the story and music really get to me! It is a beautifully romantic story. I don't want to give away any part of the movie, but there is one scene in which I get a very strong, strange feeling come over me every time I watch it! I've never experienced this feeling before...until this movie. I read most of the reviews, but no one else mentioned it, so I'm assuming no one else has felt it, but they might know the scene I'm talking about. The DVD version doesn't have much better picture quality than VHS..except it's widescreen (which I don't like anyway). However, nothing can ruin the beauty of this film.
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Summary: "And that's what I would say to him, if he were really here"
Review: This period piece is a intricately woven tapestry of fine acting, intriging storyline, romance at it's finest -- their words linger in your thoughts because there is so much poignant reference in them. The mysterious overtones, beautiful costumes fitted with the most beautiful soundtrack woven right into the fabric of the piece. For those able to take the leap of faith that allows them to believe that time occupies the same space and can be traversed -- if that faith is strong enough and the desire deep enough -- will travel back with Richard to find this timeless love. Where was the academy -- there should have been many awards for this film and its makers. There are a few films that deserve to be called fine art and this is one of them.
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Summary: My All Time Favorite
Review: This movie has been my favorite since I was a kid.
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Summary: Great movie... technologically backwards...
Review: If you own the VHS version, don't bother... The encoding quality of this movie is appaling.. It looks more like an optical copy from a digital video camera than a digital encoding. and I can't believe that they didn't remaster the sound track. Yes folks it's presented in Dolby 2. Yes mono. I was very disappointed, however the story is enduring, and that's why I bought it.
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Summary: Haunting, wonderful, absolute best movie and DVD
Review: This is absolutely my favorite movie of all time. I bought the DVD version and boy, was it worth it. To hear Elise say "Is it you? Is it?" is like hearing church bells ring. It's a beautiful and haunting story. Being without it in your collection would be like finding a 1979 penny in your pocket. (you have to see the movie... I'm not going to give it away). The DVD version is incredible. The interviews with the cast make the movie even more enjoyable. They discuss the filming, the location, how they all got along... if you like the movie already, buy this DVD, just for the extras.
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Summary: a very romantic movie
Review: The most romantic movie i have ever seen , so if u like this kind of movies go for it .
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Summary: I love this movie
Review: I love the living daylights out of this movie. If you don't agree with me, then, as my Italian grandmother one memorably uttered after an entire evening of watching "Welcome Back Kotter" reruns on Nick at Nite, "Uppa you nose-a with a rubber-a hose-a." But more importantly -- I have a real soft spot for this movie. It's a little over the top, and doesn't always make sense, but that's why people like this kind of story. The music is like the soundtrack to "Doctor Zhivago" on steroids. Jane Seymour gets plenty of opportunities to do that signature smile of hers, with the curling lip. Anyway, the plot is a little thin, but I think that's one of this movie's strong points, actually. It is impossible to be distracted from the romance of it, because the romance is all the movie has to offer. A friend once pointed out to me the issue of the golden watch. When was it actually created?? She gives it to him in the present, but the only reason she has the watch is that he gave it to her in the past. Then again, the only reason HE had it in the past is that she gave it to him in the present. What does it all mean? Probably the writer just goofed, but somehow it adds to the movie's mystique. Two thumbs up. Please check it out.
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Summary: This film was made at the wrong time.
Review: During it's release in 1980, "Somewhere in Time" was virtually ingnored by film audiences and widely panned by critics stating that the film was "too sentimental" and too corny. I was a child when the film was first released so my only interest in viewing the film on cable was that "Superman was in it and it's about time travel!". But what I saw was an innocent and sweet hearted film about love against all odds. Viewing the film as an adult, I find the film even more touching and sad. First the acting by Jane Seymore and Christopher Plummer is first rate. I was suprised that Plummer was not nominated for a Best Supporting Oscar. Christopher Reeve I believe recieved harsh criticism in 1980 for portraying a man completely vulnerable and desperate to find his one true love. I believe post 1970's audiences and critics found his performance too corny while I found it true and earnest. Reeve makes this film stronger than it would if it were cast with someone else. His character has such conviction in love that he's able to travel through time with just his mind! Reeve's performance makes that believeable. I also believe it is because of Reeve that the film endures. For Reeve fans this film may be more popular than even the first "Superman" film. I cannot continue praise for this film without mentioning the music by John Barry. His theme for "Somewhere in Time" is both haunting and sweet and sets a perfect tone for this movie. The "Somewhere in Time" theme may be one of the most recognized movie themes ever. I am pleased to find that this film has found a new popularity. I believe that this film began a trend of more sentimental love stories which became very popular in the 80's and 90's. Which brings me to a certain observation. There are many similarities between this film and another tragic love story released in 1997. THAT film became the highest grossing film in history, and it dealt with the same subject matter as "Somewhere.." Both "Somewhere in Time" and "Titanic" begin with an old lady thinking about the past, both films are set in 1912, the heroines in both films have a domineering figure in their lives, their love affair with the hero is brief but lasts forever, the heroes of both films die, and at the end of both films the lovers are reunited in a heavenly afterlife. I feel it unfortunate that "Somewhere in Time" couldn't find praise when it was first released by film audiences as "Titanic" had. But just as the characters found love years later in the film, people eventually found this film and fell in love with it and it will continue to touch people.
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