The Time Traveler's Wife

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Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love, despite the fact that his time traveling forces them apart with no warning, never knowing when they will be reunited.
  • Starring: Eric Bana, Rachel Mcadams
  • Directed by: Robert Schwentke
  • Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
  • Release year: 2009
  • Studio: New Line
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Synopsis: Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love, despite the fact that his time traveling forces them apart with no warning, never knowing when they will be reunited.
Starring: Eric Bana, Rachel Mcadams
Supporting actors: Ron Livingston, Jane Mclean, Arliss Howard, Brooklynn Proulx, Stephen Tobolowsky
Directed by: Robert Schwentke
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
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Release year: 2009
Studio: New Line
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality
ASIN: B0030RZEKG (Rental) and B0030S30ZG (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: August 14, 2009
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality
  • Production Company: Internationale Scarena Filmproduktionsgesellschaft 2, New Line Cinema, Nick Wechsler Productions, Plan B Entertainment
  • Filming Locations: Chicago, Illinois, USA | Glendon College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | Keele Station, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 'Knowing about the future isn't always that great.' February 11, 2010
By Grady Harp HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
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
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Love Story but Sad as with many love stories. February 28, 2010
By S. A. ROBBINS VINE™ VOICE
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.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Movie, But Not As Good As The Book April 20, 2010
By H. Rieseck VINE™ VOICE
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
This was a fantastic movie which had romantic moments that interwine with dramatic and saddening moments to make this an all around Great movie.
Published 8 days ago by mallory dickman
5.0 out of 5 stars Became an instant all time favorite
So fascinating! I would like to read the book now. Originally, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were going to make this film, but sold the rights after their divorce. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Sean P. Gillespie
4.0 out of 5 stars a little confusing at times, but a good movie overall
This movie wasn't as good as I expected it to be, judging from the trailers and such. However, it was a good movie and I recommend it for romantics.
Published 15 days ago by Faye Hollidaye
5.0 out of 5 stars A Love Story with a dab of Sci-Fi
I advise the first time watcher; watch the movie, watch the two featurettes, and then watch the movie again to see what you missed. Read more
Published 15 days ago by C R A F T
2.0 out of 5 stars So sad.
They took a truly wonderful book and turned it into a banal chick flick! Adding a little more time to the movie and representing the book a little better would not have taken that... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Chrissy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I just wanted this movie for my Chick-Flick movie collection. For when the girls come over for wine and movie night! Excellent movie!
Published 23 days ago by Fluffy Unicorn
4.0 out of 5 stars Great
Rachel McAdams is such a great actress I didn't expect any difference in this movie, also she made me cry twice while I was looking at the movie. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Jacqueline Lopez
2.0 out of 5 stars Predictable
It was like watching Groundhog Day only slower. I am from Chicago so the scenes of Chicago were fun to see.
Published 1 month ago by P. A. Colin
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie
I think Rachel McAdams is a really good actress. The story line is a bit strange if you stop and think about it, but overall it's a good love story. I'd watch it again
Published 1 month ago by Reilly
5.0 out of 5 stars time traveler...
I really wish we could all be time travelers.. it would be amazing to go back in life and talk to people u miss so very much . Or look what's coimg in your future...
Published 1 month ago by Deanna K Cole
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Exactly what happened(Spolirs)
It is described in more detail in the book. It was actually a hunting accident, he time traveled to her house when she was little and her father was hunting and they shoot him by mistake.
Feb 28, 2010 by A.Runno |  See all 4 posts
Does This Include A Digital Copy?
yes it does atleast mine did
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