Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

LewGD Before I say anything about the SIT let me briefly explain myself. For decades my preferred genre were War, Drama-Crime-Thriller, SF, Real-Life stories, History ... with love thematic more or less present as collateral. Substantial degree of authenticity and likelihood with real life has been my standard for a movie to enter my personal "Hall of Fame". AFAICS, perfect story and script are keys to the good movie while the rest depends on director, cast, camera, tech-support, budget and other "trivia". First time I saw this movie in 2014 as a 67 year old (definitely straight and already happily divorced) guy on DVD, handed over by a friend with some other movies. Word TIME from title somehow insinuated SF movie and I just inserted DVD without even knowing what would come out of this "box of chocolate".Christopher Reeve name appeared first and my immediate reaction was - Oh no, not Superman, because I am absolutely not fond of that genre and never were, not even as a kid. Than followed names of Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer, and they were the decisive go. Other commenters here, some with very well written comments, already said everything about the SIT, far better than I would be able. So the next is mostly for people that are contemplating to watch this movie. 1. FIRST - Buy or get DVD and disconnect from outer world2. SECOND - First time is just PREPARATION to watch it NEXT time, the best immediately after the first time3. THIRD - WARNING! - If you are YOUNGER and slightly frivolous, trifling, supercilious, priggish, etc.... watch it rather alone, as it might be risky to watch it with your current love-partner, unless it's deep, sincere and at least in the range of up to 10% of unattainable perfection from the movie, because your partner's "accidental review" of your love-strength with SIT might "complicate" actual relation... in short - get you "fired" (dumped) - irrevocable! 4. Do NOT pay ANY ATTENTION to scientific inconsistencies, logic, flaws or whatever might cross your complicated demands, FOCUS ONLY on the MAGIC of PURE LOVE between two main protagonists and forget the rest. Huh almost forgot ... if you will watch with some others, don't be embarrassed of sudden chokes here and there, and of occasionally blared sight from "unexplainably" watering eyes... just let it go...Beginning of the movie is nothing special until the first intriguing moment with old lady, the pocket-watch, and her mystic - "Come back to me". Next 20 minutes or so still are not dramatically captivating ... then Richard and his ex-professor talk about Time Traveling which was just ridiculous ... however, don't eject disc yet ... wait next 15 min when the next curtain starts lifting ... we are in the 1912 ... and from here your "sentimental adrenalin" is just preparing to kick in. At 45th min heavenly scene would finally open ... and there she is, in her Godlike perfect and ultimate beauty - Elise McKenna ... she took my breath in a nanosecond, and from there starts my addiction with gorgeous Elise up to this day, and to eternity (I intently say Elise, NOT real Jane, although supremely beautiful Jane Seymour is exceedingly loving actress)... hence no wonders why Richard became obsessed with her much earlier. This movie is NOT SF, not even close to that, as its ridiculous time traveling here is just a container in which this SURREALLY PURE Love Story is packed. Some "gently" overbearing commentators say chick-flick ... NO it's NOT ... it's the most beautiful love story filmed ever, and to my criteria even AMAZINGLY well done Titanic remains a bit behind with its sort of conceptual Love-Load copycat taken from SIT. I think that I can say with absolute certainty that divinest illusion of Elise McKenna portrayed by gorgeous Jane Seymour is 95% of the SIT. I used word "illusion" because woman like Elise is objectively non-existent in real life, searching or longing for such woman would be like searching for the Holy Grail, which is why she is the movie itself. Take Jane Seymour out and movie would never become what it became to millions of worshipers worldwide. Even her replacement with some other actress wouldn't have such tectonic effect as it persistently maintains thanks to her divine image. In spite of above panegyric, I can expose two SERIOUS cons for this movie - TOO SHORT - they could have had prolong it with some extra loving moments in addition to the carpet picnic, at least for a half of an hour. DEVASTATING END - I PRIMORDIALLY HATE its end, as there were countless variations and any would do better than the one. In movies with such ends they should offer alternative ends, at least on DVDs, and leave to us choosing a preferable option.PS-1 Whoever might contemplate some remake - FORGET IT - NONE would work! - It would only spoil existing and everlasting magic of the ONE and ONLY ONE - Somewhere in Time PS-2 Addressing God directly - Dear God, after I kick the bucket and if I would go up, please RESERVE one cloned-copy of Elise for me, as Richard already got his...

zkonedog If Stephen King, the master of horror and suspense, would ever delve into the world of romance, I suspect that this would be the kind of film he would make.By combining a Titanic-like romance with a time-travel angle usually reserved for science fiction, this film is unique right from the start. Instead of boring viewers with time-travel technobabble explanations, though, "Somewhere In Time" uses it only as a plot device, not the MAIN event. Essentially, the core of the movie has very little to do with time-travel...time-travel is only the vehicle through which the story can come forward.I will not reveal any plot details, so as not to spoil your experience with this film, but the plot is very engaging. It will have romantics reaching for the tissue box and less-romantic viewers marveling at the subtle plot nuances.The acting in this film is also terrific. Christopher Reeve is spot-on as a "normal guy" (much like his Clark Kent of "Superman" fame) who does his best under abnormal circumstances, while Jane Seymour is the epitome of classical beauty.Overall, this is a film that everyone can enjoy. Women will be wooed by the romance and the handsomeness of Reeve, while men can relate to Reeve's "everyman" character and be fascinated by the time-travel angle. This is a perfect date movie that will leave everyone happy!

Byrdz When I first watched The English Patient, I absolutely hated HATED Hated ! it. Then I watched it again and really REALLY liked it ! Perhaps Somewhere in Time is like that ? I have read some of the user reviews and it surely sounds like I am missing something with this one.I usually like Christopher Reeve very much. This one was made just after his starring role in Block-Buster Superman and he seems to use many of the little Clark Kent mannerisms that worked so well for him there. All he needed was a pair of horn-rimmed glasses to push up on his nose. He seemed uncomfortable and self-conscious in this one.Jane Seymour has, I admit, always left me pretty cold in everything I have seen her in and this one was no exception. The instant attraction via the photo... just didn't get it.Great to see the younger version of Christopher Plummer at work. Always interesting BUT I was distracted by his constantly worn heavy gloves. He even wore them when he was drinking coffee and smoking indoors. I did like the watch trick and gave a whoop when I realized the origin of the actual watch. Cool ! The "penny" was also an "awwwww" moment.All in all... not a re-watch (sorry no pun intended) and this one is going to the thrift shop unless I give it one more chance at success.

oOoBarracuda Closing in on another genre month, and looking for a good romance, I settled in for Somewhere in Time. I had also never seen Christopher Reeve in a film before, so I figured I was long overdue. Although this does fit into my time travel category this month, Somewhere in Time is unashamedly a romantic movie, tugging at the heartstrings and never letting go. Director Jeannot Szwarc weaves together a beautiful story of love at first sight, and just what one man will go through to be with the one he loves.We meet the first half of our story's romantic pair, Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve), in a playhouse just after a performance has finished. The strapping man is a young writer, who has just watched a play he has written close and is celebrating with the cast. Suddenly, an elderly woman approaches Richard begging him "come back to me". Richard has no idea who the woman is, and has no recollection of ever seeing her before. Perplexed, Richard emerges on a quest to find out the identity of this mystery woman. Eventually, Richard's journey leads him to uncovering that the woman is a famous actress from the early 1900's. When Richard first sees a portrait of the actress, Elise McKenna (Jane Seymour), he is instantly smitten, and willing to go to any lengths to see her again. Remembering his philosophy classes in college, and his professors propensity toward believing time not to be a linear construct, Richard visits him to gain insight on the possibility of time traveling to be with Elise. The professor, Dr. Gerald Finney (George Voskovec), explains to Richard that his brand of time travel occurs through deep self- hypnosis, and one can be brought out of the hypnosis, and subsequently the time period they've traveled to by thoughts alone. Dr. Finney warns that even the smallest reminder that one is from a different time can bring them out of the hypnosis. Richard is committed to meeting his love, and devotes himself to a study of early 1900's history, exchanges his currency, and buys clothes that fit into the time period, in hopes of meeting his great love and leaving himself in 1910. When he believes to be fully prepared, Richard puts himself under the self-hypnosis, and successfully travels to 1910, the time in which Elise was active in theatre. Although he initially has struggles meeting the beauty, due to her overprotective manager/colleague William Fawcett Robinson (Christopher Plummer), Richards's persistence eventually pays off and he makes friends with Elise, eventually winning her heart. Things look promising for our lovers until Richard is suddenly brought out of his self-hypnosis and lands back in his modern day apartment. Devastated, Richard is willing to do anything to go back to Elise's time, but can he? Can their love survive their difference in era?I was pleasantly surprised by the acting in this romance. Not typically a fan of overly romantic story lines, I was pleased with Somewhere in Time. Christopher Reeve was thoroughly convincing as a love-struck playwright. Jane Seymour played the classy, regal, actress with ease. The chemistry between the two made for a convincing story line, and was also endearing to watch. Christopher Reeve's dialogue was the best of the movie. He was funny and acutely aware of his being out of place in 1910 in a charming way for the audience to enjoy. The score was a fantastic testimony to the love story unfolding before our eyes. The costumes in the film and the production design were gorgeous, living art that engulfed the actors on screen. The camera work, with the soft fuzzy look to the shots fit in perfectly for the deepening romance between the actors. Somewhere in Time was beautifully done and a pure joy for the audience.There is a certain sentiment to this film that "love will conquer all"; if you love someone enough the differences you have, no matter how insurmountable they seem, will be overcome by passion. Though that does come out in the film, the message I felt more clearly was that if you find love, you should do anything to experience it to the fullest possible extent. Believe in the power of the emotion of love, value it, and chase it. No matter how unexpectedly one comes across the flame of love, you should do whatever you can to not let it extinguish. A powerful message, Somewhere in Time does much to convey the power of love, and just what measures should be done to protect it.I would certainly recommend this film to any fans of deeply romantic films. I would also recommend this film to those who enjoy period pieces, as the majority of this film takes place in the early 1900's with beautiful believability. It must also be said that any fans of Christopher Reeve's must see this film, for his acting comes off so endearing it should not be missed. A beautiful romance perfect for a single or coupled person alike, Somewhere in Time is one for the ages.