ABOUT TIME (Dir: Richard Curtis) time travel rom-com NOV 2013 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Abdrewes · 10-15-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Meh, we've seen the big midpoint argument in Rom-Com's too many times, it would of been a bit tedious if the film went that route. It's a shame the light hearted 'been there done that' first half of the film was unimpressive, but the second part did some interesting stuff that didn't fit within the first half.

Richard Curtis should of took the good stuff from the script and make a film about that, instead of cramming his usuals in,

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-15-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Meh, we've seen the big midpoint argument in Rom-Com's too many times, it would of been a bit tedious if the film went that route. It's a shame the light hearted 'been there done that' first half of the film was unimpressive, but the second part did some interesting stuff that didn't fit within the first half.

Richard Curtis should of took the good stuff from the script and make a film about that, instead of cramming his usuals in,

It doesn't bother you seeing people played for fools?

Foggy · 10-15-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

What's your problem...oh, wait, I should of put something else.

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

It doesn't bother you seeing people played for fools?

Well they're fictional characters in a film I wasn't all that engrossed by, so not really, plus her finding out in this would of been a bit of a stretch considering the mechanics.

(And in the end the main character learns in other ways that time travel isn't all that)

cinemaphile · 10-16-2013, 04:02 AM

Just returned from a screening and I really enjoyed it. A solid 4/5 for me.

Surprised Rachel McAdams was in this, though, as hers is really just a supporting role that could have been played by anyone. Domnhall Gleeson's performance was quite impressive. He surprised me and should have a good career ahead of him.

MikeScott · 10-18-2013, 04:30 AM

My theater is having their first free screening ever for this on Wednesday night. I'm definitely going to go but am so nervous about when to get there. I don't want to go an hour only to have it at capacity and not be able to get in.

cinemaphile · 10-18-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

My theater is having their first free screening ever for this on Wednesday night. I'm definitely going to go but am so nervous about when to get there. I don't want to go an hour only to have it at capacity and not be able to get in.

I don't know where you live or anything, but I'd think an hour is plenty. I mean it's not a major blockbuster or anything.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 04:26 AM

My friends and I got to the About Time screening two hours early and were the first ones there. We got to go in and sit down right away, which was nice. It was about an hour before the movie was scheduled that others started coming. Outside of a couple floor seats that were left it was at capacity in a 250-seater. No trailers were shown.

I think the audience loved it. Lots of laughs and everyone seemed really into it. There was scattered applause at the end.

After "About Time" I think Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary, Four Weddings & A Funeral) may just be the best in the business when it comes to romantic comedies. There's only one I wasn't crazy about (Notting Hill) and I think a re-watch of that may be in order as I was really young when I saw it. The others would be favorites of mine.

"About Time" is beautiful and hit all of the right notes for me. It has a great message. Domhnall Gleeson is perfect as Tim. Really charming and loveable. Matching him perfectly is Rachel McAdams. The two have great chemistry. This is one of her best performances as well. The always likeable Bill Nighy is terrific as Tim's father. Their relationship is so moving. Made me want to give my father a hug.

This is a total crowd-pleaser. A delightful film about love and life. Call me sentimental but this film is my favorite so far this year. I'll be seeing it again when it's officially released and highly recommend it. The ads for the film don't do it justice.

9/10 (A)

jamesdevil · 10-24-2013, 04:29 AM

Thanks for the review. Happy you liked it so much.

remake · 10-24-2013, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

My friends and I got to the About Time screening two hours early and were the first ones there. We got to go in and sit down right away, which was nice. It was about an hour before the movie was scheduled that others started coming. Outside of a couple floor seats that were left it was at capacity in a 250-seater. No trailers were shown.

I think the audience loved it. Lots of laughs and everyone seemed really into it. There was scattered applause at the end.

After "About Time" I think Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary, Four Weddings & A Funeral) may just be the best in the business when it comes to romantic comedies. There's only one I wasn't crazy about (Notting Hill) and I think a re-watch of that may be in order as I was really young when I saw it. The others would be favorites of mine.

"About Time" is beautiful and hit all of the right notes for me. It has a great message. Domhnall Gleeson is perfect as Tim. Really charming and loveable. Matching him perfectly is Rachel McAdams. The two have great chemistry. This is one of her best performances as well. The always likeable Bill Nighy is terrific as Tim's father. Their relationship is so moving. Made me want to give my father a hug.

This is a total crowd-pleaser. A delightful film about love and life. Call me sentimental but this film is my favorite so far this year. I'll be seeing it again when it's officially released and highly recommend it. The ads for the film don't do it justice.

9/10 (A)

How is it compared to Time Traveler's Wife?

I love that the TV spots are using the song "Wake Me Up" by Avicii.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 04:50 AM

LOL. TTW can't even hold a candle to this. That movie was really underwhelming.

If you like other Curits films, especially Love Actually, you will like this one.

Can't wait to take my parents to it.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 04:53 AM

The "R" rating for this movie is so stupid. A couple of "F" words and a picture of breasts in the background is it. This should have been PG-13.

jamesdevil · 10-24-2013, 04:54 AM

That's a relief. The Time Traveler's Wife was horrid.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 04:59 AM

I really wanted to see that when it came out because I love McAdams. It was not very good. I thought About Time looked enjoyable but it went way above my expectations.

remake · 10-24-2013, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

LOL. TTW can't even hold a candle to this. That movie was really underwhelming.

If you like other Curits films, especially Love Actually, you will like this one.

Can't wait to take my parents to it.

I've never even seen Love Actually or Bridget Jones or any of the director's other movies and never plan on it either. Rachel McAdams is the only reason I want to see this. I thought her previous time traveling movie was okay.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by remake

I've never even seen Love Actually or Bridget Jones or any of the director's other movies and never plan on it either. Rachel McAdams is the only reason I want to see this. I thought her previous time traveling movie was okay.

And why not? You should watch Love Actually this holiday season. It's one of the best holiday movies ever.

remake · 10-24-2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

And why not? You should watch Love Actually this holiday season. It's one of the best holiday movies ever.

Doesn't interest me.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by remake

Doesn't interest me.

You don't like romance movies? You probably just don't want to see it because it was before your time and now you find it too old

. I swear if that movie doesn't put a huge smile on your face throughout then you don't have a heart.

jungling · 10-24-2013, 04:10 PM

I saw this last night at the advance screening in my city.

To start off with, let me clarify that I do not like romantic comedies. I avoid them, and I went to this quite honestly with some mischevious delight in dragging my husband to see a romantic comedy (because he hates them even more than me). But, I won the tickets, so I wasn't going to let them go to waste (or at least that is what I told him).

The movie blew me away. They keep promoting it like a romantic comedy, but I think is more of a life-drama with some great sarcastic humour. I didn't feel like I was watching a romantic movie, yes, there was romance and love, but it wasn't a movie focused on that alone, it was sooooo much more.

I am trying not to give spoilers, which is why I am being very vague... but if I can leave you guys off with a summary of my opinion:

I hate romantic comedies, this movie was promoted as one, it isn't, I give it 9 out of 10.

Bk_Tan · 10-24-2013, 04:23 PM

It's a great movie. Real pleasant surprise too, since these always, like a couple other genres, tend to go the same route. Blows all those shitty rom-coms that do so well out the water. Hope it does well.

Also, Time Traveler's Wife, agreed, does not hold a candle to this. I wanted to love that movie. Great concept, McAdams, but it was forgettable and not worth my time.

MikeScott · 10-24-2013, 08:07 PM

Glad you guys loved this as well. By rights this should be a leggy hit throughout the holidays but I'm unsure if it will be. The ads just don't do this movie justice! I absolutely believe if it opens strong enough when it goes nationwide that it will have staying power. Audiences should love it.

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10-16-2013, 04:02 AM	#24
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	Just returned from a screening and I really enjoyed it. A solid 4/5 for me. Surprised Rachel McAdams was in this, though, as hers is really just a supporting role that could have been played by anyone. Domnhall Gleeson's performance was quite impressive. He surprised me and should have a good career ahead of him.

10-18-2013, 04:30 AM	#25
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	My theater is having their first free screening ever for this on Wednesday night. I'm definitely going to go but am so nervous about when to get there. I don't want to go an hour only to have it at capacity and not be able to get in.

10-24-2013, 04:26 AM	#27
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	My friends and I got to the About Time screening two hours early and were the first ones there. We got to go in and sit down right away, which was nice. It was about an hour before the movie was scheduled that others started coming. Outside of a couple floor seats that were left it was at capacity in a 250-seater. No trailers were shown. I think the audience loved it. Lots of laughs and everyone seemed really into it. There was scattered applause at the end. After "About Time" I think Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary, Four Weddings & A Funeral) may just be the best in the business when it comes to romantic comedies. There's only one I wasn't crazy about (Notting Hill) and I think a re-watch of that may be in order as I was really young when I saw it. The others would be favorites of mine. "About Time" is beautiful and hit all of the right notes for me. It has a great message. Domhnall Gleeson is perfect as Tim. Really charming and loveable. Matching him perfectly is Rachel McAdams. The two have great chemistry. This is one of her best performances as well. The always likeable Bill Nighy is terrific as Tim's father. Their relationship is so moving. Made me want to give my father a hug. This is a total crowd-pleaser. A delightful film about love and life. Call me sentimental but this film is my favorite so far this year. I'll be seeing it again when it's officially released and highly recommend it. The ads for the film don't do it justice. 9/10 (A)

10-24-2013, 04:29 AM	#28
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	Thanks for the review. Happy you liked it so much.

10-24-2013, 04:50 AM	#30
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	LOL. TTW can't even hold a candle to this. That movie was really underwhelming. If you like other Curits films, especially Love Actually, you will like this one. Can't wait to take my parents to it.

10-24-2013, 04:53 AM	#31
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	The "R" rating for this movie is so stupid. A couple of "F" words and a picture of breasts in the background is it. This should have been PG-13.

10-24-2013, 04:54 AM	#32
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	That's a relief. The Time Traveler's Wife was horrid.

10-24-2013, 04:59 AM	#33
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I really wanted to see that when it came out because I love McAdams. It was not very good. I thought About Time looked enjoyable but it went way above my expectations.

10-24-2013, 04:10 PM	#38
jungling Member Member since:Jul 2013 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:25	I saw this last night at the advance screening in my city. To start off with, let me clarify that I do not like romantic comedies. I avoid them, and I went to this quite honestly with some mischevious delight in dragging my husband to see a romantic comedy (because he hates them even more than me). But, I won the tickets, so I wasn't going to let them go to waste (or at least that is what I told him). The movie blew me away. They keep promoting it like a romantic comedy, but I think is more of a life-drama with some great sarcastic humour. I didn't feel like I was watching a romantic movie, yes, there was romance and love, but it wasn't a movie focused on that alone, it was sooooo much more. I am trying not to give spoilers, which is why I am being very vague... but if I can leave you guys off with a summary of my opinion: I hate romantic comedies, this movie was promoted as one, it isn't, I give it 9 out of 10.

10-24-2013, 04:23 PM	#39
Bk_Tan Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:N/A Blu-ray collection:213 DVD collection:199 Trading Score:12	It's a great movie. Real pleasant surprise too, since these always, like a couple other genres, tend to go the same route. Blows all those shitty rom-coms that do so well out the water. Hope it does well. Also, Time Traveler's Wife, agreed, does not hold a candle to this. I wanted to love that movie. Great concept, McAdams, but it was forgettable and not worth my time.

10-24-2013, 08:07 PM	#40
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Glad you guys loved this as well. By rights this should be a leggy hit throughout the holidays but I'm unsure if it will be. The ads just don't do this movie justice! I absolutely believe if it opens strong enough when it goes nationwide that it will have staying power. Audiences should love it.

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