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Release Date: 18 August, 1998 Retail Price: $24.98 Sorry, this product is not currently available. Cast: Complete Cast (8 total) |
Somewhere in Time 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".
A beautiful film
Somewhere in Time tells the story of Richard Collier, a successful playwright who shortly after the start of the movie, is suffering from writer's block. On a whim, he goes to a nearby ritzy hotel to clear his mind. While there, he sees an old photo of Elise McKenna, a famous actress for her time, who was once a guest at the hotel in 1912. He is entranced by the beautiful woman, and researches as much about her as he can. On the way, he realizes she was the woman who gave him a gold pocket watch when he just graduated from college eight years before. Now so in love with the woman he never really knew, he decides to hypnotize himself into believing he is in 1912 so that he can meet the woman he loves. The only catch-any reminder of his present time in any way, shape or form will end the hypnosis and take him back.
This film is incredibly romantic, and the sweet chemistry between Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve only heightens it. Jane Seymour, as Elise, gives the best performance in the film, showing great strength and weakness as her part requires. The musical score, arguably the best part, is mostly the lovely sounds of piano and orchestra which complement everything wonderfully. Unfortunately, the film is not perfect.
For one thing, some of the acting is a bit wooden and poor. Reeve may have been a great humanitarian and the definitive Superman, but let's be honest, he was never much of an actor. The script is not the best written, and the lines being recited just don't sound very natural to real life (such as when Arthur, a supporting character, can somehow name dates on a whim anytime Richard asks. Finally, there are quite a few plot holes that are hard to ignore (i.e. if any reminder of present time can end the hypnosis, how come Richard's constantly reminding himself he's time traveled doesn't end it?).
The flaws are pretty easy to overlook as you get entranced by the film, though. It is a great love story for the most hopeless romantic to enjoy.
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