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Movie review: About Time (+trailer)

By Yani Nicholson
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31 Oct, 2013 05:00 PM2 mins to read

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Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson play spirited roles.

Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson play spirited roles.

It's ironic, really - a timeless message about time. And yet, that's exactly what this is.

Although it's a kind of adorable irony, the kind that makes you forget you're not actually meant to be touched by romcom, but yet, deep down you secretly are.

The great of this genre, Richard Curtis, returns once again, but he distances himself from the likes of Bridget Jones' Diary, one of his earlier films, by omitting Hugh Grant from the cast list.

Gasp! All joking aside, refreshingly, this inept Englishman (Tim) is, in fact, the Irish Domhnall Gleeson.

Yes, this ginger chap does sound familiar; Harry Potter fans will remember him as Bill Weasley - protege Ron's elder brother.

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The typical "boy meets girl of his dreams" scenario is quickly exploited, but the aspect of time travelling avoids predictability.

The cast, including lead girl Mary (Rachel McAdams) and father of the boy (Bill Nighy), play a spirited role in the progression of the movie; the method of time-travel is deliberately light-hearted, as is the entire plot.

If you're one for unstitching plots, possibly try not to tackle this one, it's more than likely the entire film will pass before you even begin to understand it.

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Even so, the message is clear; cherish your loved ones and live in the moment.

Because, unlike Will, most of us do not possess his powers and our lives are a one-off - no trades, do-over's or exchanges.

We are granted only one chance to live, love, cherish, and accomplish, so we better make sure we get it all done in round one.

ABOUT TIME
(M), 123 minutes
Rating: 3 / 5

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