'The Age of Adaline' - April 24, 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

MEB · 04-25-2015, 06:12 AM

My wife and I absolutely LOVED 'The Age of Adaline'! Yes, it's predictable and manipulative. But it's also gloriously entertaining (for those that love to just lose themselves in the story). After it was over, I was ready to see it again! But I'm real sucker for stories like this.

The Booth Bijou gives 'The Age of Adaline' 5 out of 5 stars! Bring some tissue! If you don't need any tissue during this movie, then it's probably not your kind of movie. Either that, or you should check your pulse to see if your heart is still beating.

Mark

MikeScott · 04-25-2015, 06:22 AM

Honestly sounds like a real charmer from some of the things I've heard. I think I'm going to go Tuesday and do a double feature of this and The Longest Ride.

Diesel · 04-25-2015, 01:40 PM

Caught this last night in a last minute decision and quite enjoyed it.

I had only seen the trailer once a while back and thought it would be much more what you would expect from this type of movie like following her through each decade step by step through to the present. I've seen some reviews that were disappointed that that is not what the film is, but personally I was quite happy that they didn't go that route like every other movie in this vein does. I much preferred the occasional flashback style of storytelling for this movie.

It does have a few of the expected cliches of course, this movie type will always have that; particularly the third act falls into this hard and the late portion of the third act was my least favorite of the film because of this reason and lowered my enjoyment a little bit. Overall though, I quite enjoyed her story throughout the movie, but could also understand how others could find it boring.

Blake Lively was great in the movie, very good performance from her. And of course, she is unnaturally gorgeous. My most pleasant surprise for this film was Harrison Ford. I can't believe I saw a movie where he is actually ACTING again. It has been so long since he has done anything but phone it in and play himself. Gives me hope that he actually put some effort in for The Force Awakens later this year

I also liked the interesting choice of camera shots throughout the film. I don't know what it was about the overhead shots of the city, but they looked like they had a real depth to them even though it wasn't 3D.

Even if this isn't your typical movie type, I say check it out if it piques your interest even a little bit as I am clearly not the target audience for this film and I really enjoyed it and would gladly watch it again.

Rating - 4/5

Pounder · 04-25-2015, 03:07 PM

Will be watching this later today with the GF.

IndyMLVC · 04-25-2015, 03:22 PM

Saw this last week. Total snoozefest. Pretty awful.

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Originally Posted by Diesel

My most pleasant surprise for this film was Harrison Ford. I can't believe I saw a movie where he is actually ACTING again. It has been so long since he has done anything but phone it in and play himself. Gives me hope that he actually put some effort in for The Force Awakens later this year

Rating - 4/5

Statements like this always make me laugh. I'm betting anyone who makes them never saw Morning Glory or 42.

THS · 04-25-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Statements like this always make me laugh. I'm betting anyone who makes them never saw Morning Glory or 42.

You beat me to it!

Diesel · 04-25-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Saw this last week. Total snoozefest. Pretty awful.

Statements like this always make me laugh. I'm betting anyone who makes them never saw Morning Glory or 42.

Saw them both

needles7 · 04-25-2015, 04:45 PM

I wanna see this. Love Harrison and Blake.

Luke B. · 04-25-2015, 07:40 PM

To the ones who watched it: Lana Del Rey's ''Life Is Beautiful'' play during the film?
We can hear a preview in the new trailer, but as a fan of her, I want to know.
Also, in Brazil the film it's going to premiere only on the next month. I want to watch it, it looks good.

Canada · 04-25-2015, 07:44 PM

I hear that this is supposed to be pretty good and that the person that they got to play a young Harrison Ford is a dead ringer for him, except for the chin scar that is.

IndyMLVC · 04-25-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada

I hear that this is supposed to be pretty good and that the person that they got to play a young Harrison Ford is a dead ringer for him, except for the chin scar that is.

They were going to have the scar and then cut it. There were make-up tests.

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Saw them both

Then that would call into question your being an "entertainment moderator."

Samus Aran · 04-25-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada

I hear that this is supposed to be pretty good and that the person that they got to play a young Harrison Ford is a dead ringer for him, except for the chin scar that is.

This is the actor playing young Harrison Ford in the movie:

AaronJ · 04-26-2015, 09:26 AM

As a massive Blake Lively fan -- and no, not just because she's insanely gorgeous, though that helps

-- I definitely want to see this. As with most stuff, the likelihood of my seeing it in the theater is low, but it looks good.

And even though someone looking through my collection might not immediately come to this conclusion, I'm always up for a good tear-inducing flick.

Falaskan · 04-26-2015, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

My most pleasant surprise for this film was Harrison Ford. I can't believe I saw a movie where he is actually ACTING again. It has been so long since he has done anything but phone it in and play himself. Gives me hope that he actually put some effort in for The Force Awakens later this year

Good to hear. I agree he has seemed to phone in his last few performances, which have made me worried for Episode VII.

Back on topic tho, I've been interested in this movie since I saw the trailer. Not enough to maybe pay full price for it, but I'm glad to hear it's not a bomb!

Thomas Guycott · 04-26-2015, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke B.

To the ones who watched it: Lana Del Rey's ''Life Is Beautiful'' play during the film?
We can hear a preview in the new trailer, but as a fan of her, I want to know.

~~IMDB lists the song in the film.~~

EDIT: I also find this bit of trivia hilarious for no reason.

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Blake Lively was ultimately chosen for the lead after much debate.

Britnasty · 04-26-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke B.

To the ones who watched it: Lana Del Rey's ''Life Is Beautiful'' play during the film?
We can hear a preview in the new trailer, but as a fan of her, I want to know.
Also, in Brazil the film it's going to premiere only on the next month. I want to watch it, it looks good.

It is not in the film. The only song featured in the film is in the credits and its the superb "Start again" by Rob Simonsen & Faux Fix f/Elena Tonra.

javi92 · 04-26-2015, 09:57 PM

Solid film that was missing just a little something - I don't know exactly what, I can't put my finger on it - to make it a top tier melodrama.

I also felt that it was

[Show spoiler]

. I could have also done without the annoying voice-over that reminded me of Men, Women & Children. Still, I enjoyed it enough.

Britnasty · 04-26-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by javi92

I also felt that it was

[Show spoiler]

That to me was actually the best part.

[Show spoiler]

Padawan9188 · 04-28-2015, 06:19 PM

I thought she had far stronger chemistry with Ford than the son. I was almost rooting for them to run off together.

The narration was so annoying and unnecessary. It would be a miracle if the narration was optional on the Blu-Ray.

Randall Flagg · 04-28-2015, 07:57 PM

Blake Lively is so pretty.

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04-25-2015, 06:12 AM	#1
MEB Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:1446 DVD collection:71 iTunes collection:21 Trading Score:1	'The Age of Adaline' - April 24, 2015 My wife and I absolutely LOVED 'The Age of Adaline'! Yes, it's predictable and manipulative. But it's also gloriously entertaining (for those that love to just lose themselves in the story). After it was over, I was ready to see it again! But I'm real sucker for stories like this. The Booth Bijou gives 'The Age of Adaline' 5 out of 5 stars! Bring some tissue! If you don't need any tissue during this movie, then it's probably not your kind of movie. Either that, or you should check your pulse to see if your heart is still beating. Mark

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04-25-2015, 06:22 AM	#2
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Honestly sounds like a real charmer from some of the things I've heard. I think I'm going to go Tuesday and do a double feature of this and The Longest Ride.

04-25-2015, 01:40 PM	#3
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Caught this last night in a last minute decision and quite enjoyed it. I had only seen the trailer once a while back and thought it would be much more what you would expect from this type of movie like following her through each decade step by step through to the present. I've seen some reviews that were disappointed that that is not what the film is, but personally I was quite happy that they didn't go that route like every other movie in this vein does. I much preferred the occasional flashback style of storytelling for this movie. It does have a few of the expected cliches of course, this movie type will always have that; particularly the third act falls into this hard and the late portion of the third act was my least favorite of the film because of this reason and lowered my enjoyment a little bit. Overall though, I quite enjoyed her story throughout the movie, but could also understand how others could find it boring. Blake Lively was great in the movie, very good performance from her. And of course, she is unnaturally gorgeous. My most pleasant surprise for this film was Harrison Ford. I can't believe I saw a movie where he is actually ACTING again. It has been so long since he has done anything but phone it in and play himself. Gives me hope that he actually put some effort in for The Force Awakens later this year I also liked the interesting choice of camera shots throughout the film. I don't know what it was about the overhead shots of the city, but they looked like they had a real depth to them even though it wasn't 3D. Even if this isn't your typical movie type, I say check it out if it piques your interest even a little bit as I am clearly not the target audience for this film and I really enjoyed it and would gladly watch it again. Rating - 4/5

04-25-2015, 03:07 PM	#4
Pounder Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:37	Will be watching this later today with the GF.

04-25-2015, 04:45 PM	#8
needles7 Active Member Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray reviews:2	I wanna see this. Love Harrison and Blake.

04-25-2015, 07:40 PM	#9
Luke B. Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:Brazil 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2	To the ones who watched it: Lana Del Rey's ''Life Is Beautiful'' play during the film? We can hear a preview in the new trailer, but as a fan of her, I want to know. Also, in Brazil the film it's going to premiere only on the next month. I want to watch it, it looks good.

04-25-2015, 07:44 PM	#10
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I hear that this is supposed to be pretty good and that the person that they got to play a young Harrison Ford is a dead ringer for him, except for the chin scar that is.

04-26-2015, 09:26 AM	#13
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	As a massive Blake Lively fan -- and no, not just because she's insanely gorgeous, though that helps -- I definitely want to see this. As with most stuff, the likelihood of my seeing it in the theater is low, but it looks good. And even though someone looking through my collection might not immediately come to this conclusion, I'm always up for a good tear-inducing flick.

04-26-2015, 09:57 PM	#17
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Solid film that was missing just a little something - I don't know exactly what, I can't put my finger on it - to make it a top tier melodrama. I also felt that it was [Show spoiler] . I could have also done without the annoying voice-over that reminded me of Men, Women & Children. Still, I enjoyed it enough.

04-28-2015, 06:19 PM	#19
Padawan9188 Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I thought she had far stronger chemistry with Ford than the son. I was almost rooting for them to run off together. The narration was so annoying and unnecessary. It would be a miracle if the narration was optional on the Blu-Ray.

04-28-2015, 07:57 PM	#20
Randall Flagg Banned Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:475	Blake Lively is so pretty.

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