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An Unconventional Love Story: Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana explore the defining moments in their characters' relationship
Love Beyond Words: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, director Robert Schwentke, and screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin recount this popular tale's journey
Love Beyond Words: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, director Robert Schwentke, and screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin recount this popular tale's journey
Editorial Reviews
Just like Audrey Niffenegger's beloved bestseller, this adaptation promises to be an epic love story to please both sexes. Eric Bana (Munich) stars as a man who is unable to control his tendency to time travel, and Rachel McAdams (The Notebook) is his long-suffering love who must wait for him to return to her.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE is a diversion. At times what works well in a novel doesn't translate to the screen: the magic of the reader's imagination can be more powerful than the visualization of a screenwriter and director. Such is the case of Audrey Niffenegger's novel - an escape into a world of the unknown (time traveling) that played well on the page largely due to the writing skill of the author. Bruce Joel Rubin's screenplay makes a mighty attempt to make visual the imaginary magic of the novel and thanks to CGI it pulls off the rather strange effects of appearing and disappearing of a time traveler. Robert Schwentke directs with a hefty dose of saccharine though, making what could have been a delicate story somewhat lugubrious.
Henry DeTamble (Eric Bana) has the genetic code that allows him to travel backward and forward in time - a trait that requires a certain degree of acceptance on the part of the audience. We see Henry as a child, as a young man who meets a girl who will on a different 'trip' be a woman Clare Abshire (Rachel McAdams), and witness a bizarre courtship between a couple whose match seems made in heaven.... Along the way Clare's friends (Jane McLean as Charisse and Ron Livingston as a vastly different Gomez than in the novel) figure into the quasi-normal relationship/marriage that takes place. The tale can be confusing if the viewer is not willing to enter the realm of 'possible' and the main guide of the film seems to focus on the fact that whenever Henry time travels, he ends up in his new destination naked (there are many scenes of Eric Bana just searching for clothes). Of course the film can't have a logical ending, but the ending selected, corny though it is, fits the story. Lots of sugar to swallow here, but if you're in a Valentine mood it is a pleasant diversion. Grady Harp, February 10
Henry DeTamble (Eric Bana) has the genetic code that allows him to travel backward and forward in time - a trait that requires a certain degree of acceptance on the part of the audience. We see Henry as a child, as a young man who meets a girl who will on a different 'trip' be a woman Clare Abshire (Rachel McAdams), and witness a bizarre courtship between a couple whose match seems made in heaven.... Along the way Clare's friends (Jane McLean as Charisse and Ron Livingston as a vastly different Gomez than in the novel) figure into the quasi-normal relationship/marriage that takes place. The tale can be confusing if the viewer is not willing to enter the realm of 'possible' and the main guide of the film seems to focus on the fact that whenever Henry time travels, he ends up in his new destination naked (there are many scenes of Eric Bana just searching for clothes). Of course the film can't have a logical ending, but the ending selected, corny though it is, fits the story. Lots of sugar to swallow here, but if you're in a Valentine mood it is a pleasant diversion. Grady Harp, February 10
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I thought this was a great love story. Obviously you had to accept Time Travel as an affliction like any other debilitating condition because that is how it is portrayed in this movie. But the love shown between the main characters transcended the actual affliction. The movie was about a love so great that for the two to experience it even if for a short time was worth the sadness that later occurs. I thought both actors portrayed the deep love of the characters quite well. For those that have never seen or had that type of love in their life it can be hard to imagine and accept.
If you do not like deep love stories then skip the movie. If you cannot accept or overlook the time travel metaphor then skip the movie. If you nitpick about every minor detail requiring that they be 100% correct then skip this movie. If on the other hand, you want to see what true love is, you might like this movie. If you like What If movies with love as a central theme then you might like this movie.
If you do not like deep love stories then skip the movie. If you cannot accept or overlook the time travel metaphor then skip the movie. If you nitpick about every minor detail requiring that they be 100% correct then skip this movie. If on the other hand, you want to see what true love is, you might like this movie. If you like What If movies with love as a central theme then you might like this movie.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this movie 2 days after I finished reading the book. Going into this I knew that there would be many things that would be changed or left out due to the book being almost 600 pages and the movie was 107 minutes. I had a realistic expectation about the movie - I have learned from past disappointments.
Henry DeTamble is played by Eric Bana and Clare Abshire is played by Rachel McAdams. Both actors looked a lot like what I pictured the characters to look like in my head. I also think that they had amazing chemistry together. I also LOVED the little girl that played Clare (age 6) when she first meets Henry - she was great.
My feelings for this moving are slightly above average - the parts that were included from the book were done very well. They stuck pretty close to the events of the book but left out a lot - which made my boyfriend, who hasn't read the book, ask a lot of questions about the plot holes. I think if you had read the book before seeing the movie it would be easier to follow what was happening. I had been wondering how they would show Henry evaporating from one time and appearing in another - I think they did an AWESOME job at this - some amazing CG. Beautifully rendered.
For anyone who has read the book - the ending is not the same. It evokes similar emotion - and those who have not read the book, have told me they loved the ending. I was a little disappointed because I loved the book ending.
Overall, I would give this 3.5/4 stars. I would still watch it again!
Henry DeTamble is played by Eric Bana and Clare Abshire is played by Rachel McAdams. Both actors looked a lot like what I pictured the characters to look like in my head. I also think that they had amazing chemistry together. I also LOVED the little girl that played Clare (age 6) when she first meets Henry - she was great.
My feelings for this moving are slightly above average - the parts that were included from the book were done very well. They stuck pretty close to the events of the book but left out a lot - which made my boyfriend, who hasn't read the book, ask a lot of questions about the plot holes. I think if you had read the book before seeing the movie it would be easier to follow what was happening. I had been wondering how they would show Henry evaporating from one time and appearing in another - I think they did an AWESOME job at this - some amazing CG. Beautifully rendered.
For anyone who has read the book - the ending is not the same. It evokes similar emotion - and those who have not read the book, have told me they loved the ending. I was a little disappointed because I loved the book ending.
Overall, I would give this 3.5/4 stars. I would still watch it again!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful!
A sweet, imaginative love story. Most certainly worth watching! It kept my attention throughout. Everyone with a romantic bent should see this movie. You won't be dissatisfied!
Published 18 days ago by Corgiflyer
Time Traveler tear jerker
Video arrived faster than expected, excellent condition, well wrapped. Movie itself is a good, wrap-yourself-in-a-blanket-and-drink-a-hot-chocolate-and-cry video. Well worth it. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Tiakia
The Most Boring Film I've Ever Seen
While I respect others' opinions about this book/film, I have to admit that 1) I believe it was the most boring film I've ever seen; 2) they say "the book is much better than the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bookbabe
Perfect!
Got it quick and in perfect condition. Just what I needed at the end of a long week, more tears and crying out my ex's name in bed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sean
A Real Tear-Jerker, Beautifully Done
I want this movie to end differently. I keep hoping for a sequel, where somehow everything turns out, well, better. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Gardner
RATING A PURCHASE
I purchased this dvd for a gift, I received it quickly and I am very happy with the purchase. I am always very happy when I order movies from Amazon and use them frequently when... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tina Rice
Time traveler's wife
Interesting flick. Enjoyed immensely. Also the short-lived tv series based on the same premise. Worth the money. Well worth the viewing.
Published 2 months ago by Larryoke
A Great Love Story
From beginning to end you will absolutely love this movie. It's a real tear jerker. Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams have really good chemistry in this movie and I hope to see them... Read more
Published 2 months ago by nj77
A tear-jerker
This is a great movie to curl up on the couch and watch with your husband (or husbands, surprise your wife with a movie night). Read more
Published 2 months ago by suziemedic
read the book
This movie was ok but you really need to read the book. The movie leaves out so much that you really dont know whats going on. The book is great.
Published 3 months ago by whoami
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