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From Julian Fellowes, the writer and creator of Downton Abbey, From Time To Time is a haunting ghost story spanning two world, two centuries apart. With World War II finally coming to an end and his Father still missing in action, Tolly is sent to stay with his estranged Grandmother in their ancestral home. There he discovers he can mysteriously travel between the two worlds and begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations. He must solve these mysteries to safeguard their future and reunite the family once again.
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155 of 158 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on a well-known children's book series by Lucy M. Boston, From Time to Time is a sentimental and touching story about ghostly encounters in the aftermath of wartime.
Although WWII is drawing to an end, there are still a number of British soldiers unaccounted for -- among them is the father of young Tolly (Alex Etel), who has been sent to live with his grandmother (Maggie Smith) while his own mother attempts to use her political connections to discern his father's whereabouts. Moving into the old manor house, Tolly becomes fascinated with its romantic and frequently tragic history. The paintings in the main hall tell a story of past generations and over a hundred year old mystery. But that is not all the secrets the old house contains, for after a ghostly encounter, Tolly becomes convinced the place is haunted. But it seems to contain more magic than that, for sometimes he encounters specters... and sometimes he is the ghost in their world. Weaving in and out of time, he becomes involved in the lives of the great old family that once lived there...
With a mean-spirited son and a blind daughter to look after, not to mention his bored, aristocratic wife (Carice van Houten) feeling neglected, it is all Captain Oldknow (Hugh Bonneville) can do to look after his affairs when he is on shore leave. On his most recent trip home he has brought a surprise for his daughter Susan (Eliza Bennett) -- a young Negro boy escaped from slavers, who will become her "eyes" and her companion. His son Sefton (Douglas Booth) takes an immediate disliking for Jacob (Kwayedza Kureya) but he becomes invaluable to Susan. However, the malicious butler Caxton (Dominc West) is considering how best to be rid of him. Then comes the theft, and the fire, and no one knows the answers, but maybe Tolly, slipping in and out of his own time, can discern the truth before it is too late.
Julian Fellowes is best known for Downton Abbey, but his adaptation of the novel is a charming one, and he proves a capable director. Emotion and suspense are present, but he does not distract his audience with peculiar camera angles, merely points them at the actors and allow their performances to shine through. It's quite a good cast -- Timothy Spall and Harriet Walter make notable appearances, but mostly I was impressed with the main characters. Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville are always good, but here we get to see a different side of her, playing a grandmother without a saucy side. Fans of the book may be frustrated with some of the changes made to the story, but as an independent production it's quite engaging, even if it is a little bit of a tearjerker toward the end.
Although at times it moves a little slowly and the ending is a tad predictable, I enjoyed this film. It seems more lighthearted in many ways than your customary WWII drama and introduces some wonderful concepts, as well as exploring slightly more mature themes such as forgiveness, acceptance, racism, and coming together in a hard time, with little gusts of humor throughout. To my knowledge, it is not yet available in the United States but I am sure that with such a remarkable cast, it is only a matter of time.
Although WWII is drawing to an end, there are still a number of British soldiers unaccounted for -- among them is the father of young Tolly (Alex Etel), who has been sent to live with his grandmother (Maggie Smith) while his own mother attempts to use her political connections to discern his father's whereabouts. Moving into the old manor house, Tolly becomes fascinated with its romantic and frequently tragic history. The paintings in the main hall tell a story of past generations and over a hundred year old mystery. But that is not all the secrets the old house contains, for after a ghostly encounter, Tolly becomes convinced the place is haunted. But it seems to contain more magic than that, for sometimes he encounters specters... and sometimes he is the ghost in their world. Weaving in and out of time, he becomes involved in the lives of the great old family that once lived there...
With a mean-spirited son and a blind daughter to look after, not to mention his bored, aristocratic wife (Carice van Houten) feeling neglected, it is all Captain Oldknow (Hugh Bonneville) can do to look after his affairs when he is on shore leave. On his most recent trip home he has brought a surprise for his daughter Susan (Eliza Bennett) -- a young Negro boy escaped from slavers, who will become her "eyes" and her companion. His son Sefton (Douglas Booth) takes an immediate disliking for Jacob (Kwayedza Kureya) but he becomes invaluable to Susan. However, the malicious butler Caxton (Dominc West) is considering how best to be rid of him. Then comes the theft, and the fire, and no one knows the answers, but maybe Tolly, slipping in and out of his own time, can discern the truth before it is too late.
Julian Fellowes is best known for Downton Abbey, but his adaptation of the novel is a charming one, and he proves a capable director. Emotion and suspense are present, but he does not distract his audience with peculiar camera angles, merely points them at the actors and allow their performances to shine through. It's quite a good cast -- Timothy Spall and Harriet Walter make notable appearances, but mostly I was impressed with the main characters. Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville are always good, but here we get to see a different side of her, playing a grandmother without a saucy side. Fans of the book may be frustrated with some of the changes made to the story, but as an independent production it's quite engaging, even if it is a little bit of a tearjerker toward the end.
Although at times it moves a little slowly and the ending is a tad predictable, I enjoyed this film. It seems more lighthearted in many ways than your customary WWII drama and introduces some wonderful concepts, as well as exploring slightly more mature themes such as forgiveness, acceptance, racism, and coming together in a hard time, with little gusts of humor throughout. To my knowledge, it is not yet available in the United States but I am sure that with such a remarkable cast, it is only a matter of time.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By W. Davis
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Being a fan of Downton Abbey, I was attracted to this movie when I saw the names of 2 cast members, Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville. I was also intrigued that the writer of this film is the same person who created Downton Abbey.
This film is set in an old manor in Great Britain near the end of World War II. A teenage boy, Tolly, comes to stay with his grandmother, who lives in the manor. At the beginning, Tolly questions his grandmother about portraits of family members long past. From that point on, he has quite an adventure.
If you want to know more, you'll have to wait for other reviews or just watch the movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This film is set in an old manor in Great Britain near the end of World War II. A teenage boy, Tolly, comes to stay with his grandmother, who lives in the manor. At the beginning, Tolly questions his grandmother about portraits of family members long past. From that point on, he has quite an adventure.
If you want to know more, you'll have to wait for other reviews or just watch the movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By V
Format:DVD
This movie is delightful, superbly written and filmed, with first-rate performances from Maggie Smith, Alex Etel, Hugh Bonneville, Timothy Spall, et al. And, since a another reviewer has done a fine job of describing characters and events, suffice to say that thanks to all involved in this production, the movie is so engrossing and entertaining it seemed to be over before I knew it. It's a gem.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting film - my kids love it!
This film has a unique story line and is really very well done. It's fun to see a lot of our favorite British actors featured here. Read more
Published 5 days ago by ladypuddleduck
2.0 out of 5 stars
A Puzzling Story
Having enjoyed the 1995 Jack Finney book, "From Time To Time" I figured that the movie might be a nice interesting time travel story. I was wrong. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Gweman
2.0 out of 5 stars
I don't like this movie
I wasn't happy with this movie. As a matter of fact it just didn't hold my interest enough to watch it from beginning to end.
Published 10 days ago by Gadget Queen
4.0 out of 5 stars
A cute story
I really enjoyed the story. The actors were all great. But the occasional special effects were a little "cheesy". Read more
Published 12 days ago by Lynne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Charming
My mother and I enjoyed Downton Abbey so much I wanted to see another one of the writer's productions. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Aurora
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not Like the Book...But Good If You Don't Expect It to Be
I have been a huge fan of L. M. Boston for a long time and this movie is very different than The Treasure/Chimneys of Green Knowe. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Reaves
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Movie
This is a cool story and I love the way it is written and the way the story plays out on screen. The actors are good ones, Maggie Smith is wonderful. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Kathleen Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Family Movie!
We enjoyed this Downton Abbey- like film. Kept the interest of an 8 year old and an eighty year old! Enjoyable all round
Published 19 days ago by Kathleen Quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greene Knowe Fans alert!
Dame Maggie is as always superb. Visually fine. Good cast.
The books are better but this is SO worth a watch!
The books are better but this is SO worth a watch!
Published 24 days ago by Nan E Blair
5.0 out of 5 stars
FROM TIME TO TIME
How did I miss this one? Maggie Smith delivers one of her most interesting and great roles in this movie, a loving grandmother and yet someone who manages to comminucate and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Lipio
