The Time Traveler's Wife

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There are movies like "Deja Vu" and "Heaven Can Wait"...movies with out of this world understanding coupled with great love stories. "Time Traveler" is nothing but foolish, misguided, nonsensical crap. It simply doesn't work! No matter how hard you try to make it so. The time traveler can time travel with no rhyme or reason as to why. He just does. He says he can't take clothes with him and always ends up naked...somewhere, anywhere he just pops up. Yet...when the horse's arse gets shot by a hunter...he has no problem coming back to the 'present' with a bullet and wound in his side which, thankfully kills him and ends this dribble of a movie. The viewer can't possibly gain any appreciation for any of the characters or their circumstances. It's NOT a love story like the previously mentioned, great examples of this sorta-kinda movie. You don't care about these to. It's so stupid in its content and presentation, you really don't care if his young daughter would time travel smack dab into the middle of the Taliban! That's exactly how bad the connection is with these characters. There simply is no empathy for them. Period. Pitt bought the screen rights to this garbage while he was with Anniston. Pitt produces it. No wonder Anniston isn't in the credits. She knew better. She probably sold her portion to Pitt because she wanted nothing to do with him or it. Even Angelina stays well clear of this crap. Then there's two of him or two of the daughter who also has the 'gift'. My question is: Why weren't there 3 or 4 of them all at the same time to really make it ridiculous. I'm a sucker for a good love story and a well thought out 'what if' kinda story. This is so not neither! If Pitt wants to buy the rights to a good movie with a no kidding, monumentally interesting and original story that also includes an amazing love story: Purchase the rights to "Sariah's Secret!" Contact 'Ladymoon' for details. Brad, you are better than this. (You should've sold YOUR half to Anniston and cut your losses!) UPDATE: Only 4 out of 10 agree? Are you kidding me? You "6" actually liked this ridiculous, nonsense? What are you all? 13-years old? Because the only age group who could possibly 'relate'.

This movie was disappointing, not because of the two gorgeous, touching stars or the cinematography, but the story's fantasy premise has so many flaws, so many inconsistencies that it collapses, making the whole affair rather pointless, in my opinion. So, go with caution, those of you who love romance or the two main cast members, for you may be satisfied with these elements. The storyline features a gentleman, Henry (Eric Bana), who, as a child, escaped from an horrific car accident by "time traveling" to a different place. The crash, however, killed his mother and drove his father to alcoholism. Continuing to travel throughout his life to different time periods and places, he finds himself in a meadow one day, where a beautiful little girl is preparing a picnic. She will grow up to be Claire (Rachel McAdams) and become the wife of the time traveler. Meeting again at a college library, as adults, the two fall desperately in love and marry, but, complications are always present. Claire, a budding artist, is often left to spend holidays alone and worries constantly, for Henry sometimes travels into dangerous neighborhoods and situations. Then, longing for a child, the couple experiences acute disappointment time again through miscarriage. Although Henry uses his abilities to purchase a winning lottery ticket that buys them a lovely home and art studio, will they ever be truly happy? And, what about strong indications that Henry will die in his early forties, in a violent way? As stated above, there are elements to admire about this film. The two stars, Bana and McAdams, are attractive, talented actors who work very hard to make the film a success. Also, the lesser cast members, including Ron Livingston and Arliss Howard, do fine work as well. Then, too, the scenery is lovely, from beautiful meadow to stately mansion and back again. Costumes and camera work are of the finest. It is, unfortunately, the story that is wanting and since it was a book first, which I did not read yet, this reviewer does not know if critical issues were left out that would have made a more sensible story. For example, Henry always travels "*", leaving a pile of clothes when he departs and arriving naked at his next venue, causing him to have to steal the first available clothing. Why is this so? Can't clothes travel too? In addition, questions about why he can travel to his own wedding, nearly on time, but have no control over other episodes is puzzling and that's just the start of a long list of inconsistencies. Because fantasy relies on a set of ground rules to be successful, in my opinion, this one doesn't work for me. The direction, too, is tentative and the flick has many slowly moving scenes. In summary, if you love romance first and foremost, you will probably want to see this film. All others, however, should ponder awhile about plunking down ten bucks for a ticket, when it might be better to wait for the DVD or other low cost alternatives.

I never thought I would see a worse love story/fantasy than "The Lake House," but thanks to Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, writers Audrey Niffenegger and Bruce Joel Rubin and director Robert Schwentke ("Flightplan"), I've just viewed one. It's called "The Time Traveler's Wife." In fact, not only are the most ridiculous elements of "The Lake House" included in this film, but it's a Cuisinart blend of other postmodern sci-fi, including "The Jumper," "Straight Jacket" and "Ghost," just to name a few. Plot has Henry DeTamble (Bana) as a man who non-voluntarily travels to and from different times, but always seems to come back to Clara Abshire (McAdams), whom he met as a little girl, stalked her through the years, fell in love with her and finally married her (it's more than a little creepy, friends). Henry cannot control the time or places he ends up in, but he arrives totally naked. But fear not, there always seems to be a change of perfectly-fitting clothing available for him wherever and whenever he gets there. He also always seems to disappear in front of just one other person (i.e. Clare, his friend, Gomez - Ron Livingston, etc.), instead of losing it before a large crowd of people. In addition, he really doesn't do anything with his "power," like go back to try and save Lincoln or Kennedy or prevent Watergate. He says that he tried hundreds of times to save his mother (who died in a car accident), but - again - no one bothered to film it. Because he travels in and out, to and fro, back and forth completely unannounced, Clare is getting pretty tired of it. She's probably sick of being pregnant with the same kid over and over, as well. Meanwhile, Clare's father (Phillip Craig) is made out to be an evil Republican hunter, while Henry's papa (Arliss Howard) is a sensitive alcoholic violinist. Sick of bouncing back through the eons, Henry consults Dr. Kendrick (Stephen Tobolowsky), to find out what's wrong with him. Evidently, he's like an epileptic, except he can travel through time and stuff. (Minor SPOILER Alert!!!!) And while the whole time-space thing is interesting (in other films like "Back To The Future"), it falls completely flat here because the movie violates fundamental principles of the theory of time travel. First of all, Henry travels beyond his life span; he travels back AFTER he is dead; and he and his daughter, Alba (Hailey McCann), are able to travel while the are STILL in the same scene and even communicate with their own doppelgangers. There's even a sequence where Clara cheats on Henry - with HENRY! Plus, even more troubling is that there is no demonstrative explanation as to WHY Henry can leap through time, why he cannot control it and whom - if anyone else - has this really unremarkable ability.

I'm a real sucker for romantic movies and might be the only guy hanging on to his handkerchief in most; but not this one. TTW is void of any genuine emotion, primarily because the story is so silly and they contrive nonsense like having the time traveler go back in time and talk with his own self. The romance is undercut by having Mr. Time Traveller encounter his great love when he is age 35 and she is a child of 8 (eight). (I'm not kidding!) Anyway, this time traveler is supposed to be a research assistant at a library, but this also is nonsense because nobody -- except maybe Lindsay Lohan -- can hold a job when they're absent 90% of the time. So his real living is made stealing other men's clothes which sometimes includes a wallet. His true love sits around with no real life, no friends, empty holidays, while waiting for an occasional visit from Mr. TT. If you've seen other time travel movies, remember them. Most of them were entertaining and interesting. This one is not. (Big spoiler). Mr TT is a Chicago Democrat and eventually he'll meet his death by being accidentally shot in a hunting accident by his Republican father-in-law. This is the kind of political cheap-shot that liberals sometimes pepper their otherwise non-political fiction with. It doesn't rise to the occasion of being offensive; but (hey) it's easier than rational discussion.

On a cold winter's night Clare (Rachel McAdams) confesses to her husband Henry (Eric Bana), "I wouldn't change a second of our life together." McAdams and Bana are both beautiful and amazing in Director Robert Schwentke's "The Time Traveler's Wife" based on the bestselling novel by Audrey Niffenegger. "The Time Traveler's Wife" adapted by screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin is a bitter sweet and strange love story. It is not perfect; although, it ends perfectly. There is a timeless and yearning quality that engages in "The Time Traveler's Wife". However, Schwentke and Rubin might have leveraged sharper emotional arcs at particular narrative points. During the course of their lives, Clare and Henry experience tragedy and joy. In spite of this, Rachel McAdams is stunning. I am in love with her. Bana is powerful and moving. In a heartbreaking scene Clare (McAdams) tells Henry (Bana), "Do you think I wanted this life?" Time Traveler Henry indiscriminately vanishes to different places in time and space. Interesting to that end, this seems to follow "The Terminator" rule: Henry can only travel through time naked. Also interesting to note that Bana as Henry is a muscular 6'3", which makes finding clothes that fit wherever he arrives difficult. I digress. The point is McAdams captures both Clare's humanity and angst. She embodies an authenticity in Clare. Eric Bana displays a strength and gentleness. His Henry travels to the future and meets his lovely 10 year old daughter Alba (amazing Hailey McCann). He gazes upon Alba with such love when she says, "I love you Daddy!" Underlying it all, "The Time Traveler's Wife" is about legacy and everlasting love. So regardless of some clumsy repetitive narrative loops and circular logic, McAdams and Bana make you care about their love story. We first see 6 year old Henry (good Alex Ferris) singing with his mom Annette (beautiful and strong Michelle Nolden) in a car. Tragedy befalls, and Henry's Time Traveler abilities are revealed—also by the grown up Henry (Bana). But for Henry this seems more curse than gift. Then one day Clare sees Henry in a Chicago library, and says, "It's you!" Apparently, older Henry has been visiting Clare since she was 6 years old. She says that he seems to keep visiting the same places. Henry replies, "Yeah. It's like gravity." Clare has been in love with Henry her entire life. It turns out that Henry has a genetic defect that is the cause of his time travel. To that end he seeks out, and finally convinces the bewildered Dr. Kendrick (solid Stephen Tobolowsky) of his plight. But what does this foreshadow about Clare and Henry having a family and their life together? Director Schwentke sort of telegraphs the painful narrative twist. Then he recovers and resolves perfectly and eloquently as Henry regrets, "I can't stay…" Ultimately, "The Time Traveler's Wife" is about life—its joy, fragility, and mortality. Things just happen, not necessarily for a reason. And if you take a chance and find the love of your life, then it is life worth having lived. I loved "The Time Traveler's Life".