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About Time
2013 123 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★7.5
Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Director: Richard Curtis
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Description
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$15.32M
Worldwide:
$87.1M
Starring
Domhnall Gleeson
Actor
Rachel McAdams
Actor
Bill Nighy
Actor
Awards
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2013
— Audience Award Waki.TV – Best European Film
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Film Editing
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2013
— Audience Award Waki.TV – Best European Film
Key opinion
About Time is widely praised as an uplifting, emotionally resonant film that emphasizes the beauty of ordinary life and familial bonds. While some critics find the plot predictable or overly sentimental, most viewers find the charming performances and heartwarming message to be a deeply moving experience.
| Acting | Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams anchor the narrative with sincere, charming performances that bring emotional authenticity to the romance. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a poignant, life-affirming drama that encourages viewers to cherish daily routines and transient moments with loved ones. | |
| Score | The musical score is frequently cited for its ability to enhance the film's sentimental tone and emotional weight. | |
| Originality | The time-travel mechanic serves as a divisive device; some appreciate its subtle use to emphasize human choice, while others feel it is under-developed and rendered trivial by the script. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised by some for its warmth and wisdom, whereas others find its moralizing tone and reliance on convenient plot resolutions to be banal or forced. |