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Somewhere in Time - 20th Anniversary EditionRating:
Release Date: 31 October, 2000 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $9.77 You SAVE: $5.21! Cast: Complete Cast (8 total) |
Somewhere in Time - 20th Anniversary Edition Reviews
Grab the LARGE Tissue box!
The DVD "Somewhere in Time" is in my opinion a classic romance. It stars the late Christopher Reeves (The Superman Movies) and Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman). "Somewhere in Time" is not only a romance, but would also fit into the sci-fi genre, as it deals with the time travel of Richard Collier (Reeves).
The movie came out in 1980 and is adapted from the book "Bid Time Return" by Richard Matheson, who wrote "What Dreams May Come" which was also made into a movie starring Robin Williams. Matheson was inspired to write the book after seeing an old portrait of actress, Maude Adams, in a Nevada Opera House. The location in the movie did differ from the book, however. The original setting in "Bid Time Return" was the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, CA. The setting in the movie is the Grand Hotel filmed on location at Mackinac Island, MI.
This movie is the "ultimate" chick flick. From the very first scene, where Elise McKenna is very old and gives a very young Richard Collier a pocket watch saying only "Come back to me", until the bitter-sweet ending, keep that box of tissue handy! The soundtrack by John Barry is exceptional and helps to make the movie even more poignant.
The only problem that I have ever found with the movie was the pocket watch I mentioned earlier. It was given to Richard by Elise in the first scene, but she actually acquired the watch from Richard when he traveled back in time. There is never an explanation of the origin of the pocket watch. The pocket watch in the book was actually a gift from Elise to Richard, although I don't think the movie would be the same without that first scene (makes me grab for the tissue every time!).
This book would be great for anyone wanting a truly "sigh-inspiring" romance. It is certainly my all-time favorite movie and I believe that there are many others who feel the same way. If you liked "A Walk in the Clouds", "Kate and Leopold" or "Serendipity", you will LOVE "Somewhere in Time".
Review of Moment in Time
DVD arrived shortly after ordering - no problem - good service would use them again.
Lovely film - just as I remember it and the additional material about the film was most enjoyable and welcome.
Much regrets felt about what happened to Chris Reeve (and his wife) very tragic. he is superb in this film.. Very ... charming
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