About Time

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"What if every moment in life came with a second chance?"
  • R
  • 2013
  • 2 hr 3 min
  • 7.8  (376,359)
  • 55

About Time is a heartwarming romantic comedy-drama film that was released in 2013. Directed and written by Richard Curtis, the movie stars Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy in lead roles. The story follows the life of Tim Lake (played by Domhnall Gleeson), a young Englishman who discovers that the men in his family can travel through time. Tim is initially hesitant to use this gift, but he eventually decides to use it to make his life better. He decides to use time travel to find love, as he has always been unlucky in love.

The movie presents time travel as a tool for personal development, rather than a means to change the course of history. Tim soon realizes that he cannot change everything in his life just by traveling backward or forward in time, and that he needs to learn to accept the consequences of his actions.

At a New Year's Eve party, Tim meets Mary (played by Rachel McAdams) and falls in love with her. However, a time-traveling mistake means that he ends up erasing his first meeting with her, and he has to find a way to make her fall in love with him all over again.

The movie takes a realistic approach to time travel, focusing on the effect that it has on the people involved. Even though Tim has the power to change the course of his life, he realizes that his actions have consequences that he cannot fully control.

One of the most poignant scenes in the movie is when Tim visits his father (played by Bill Nighy), who is dying of cancer. The two have a heartfelt conversation about the value of life, love, and the passage of time. The scene is emotionally charged and beautifully acted, serving as a touching tribute to the bond between parent and child.

The themes of love, family, and the preciousness of time are interwoven throughout the movie. Tim's experiences with time travel eventually lead him to realize that the most important thing in life is to cherish the moments he has with the people he loves.

Overall, About Time is an enjoyable and heartfelt movie that balances romance, comedy, and drama in just the right proportions. The main cast members are excellent in their roles, and the story is engaging and uplifting. The movie leaves viewers with the message that life is fleeting, but it is ultimately worth living to the fullest.

About Time is a 2013 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.8 and a MetaScore of 55.

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  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    2 hr 3 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (376,359)
  • Metascore
    55
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