About Time

*What do you think of her? I like her more than you already. * An absolute beauty of a film, and so life affirming. I would dare say Richard Curtis’ magnum opus. It took a while but am I glad I finally got around to this. A film that manages to balance humour and true emotional sentiments. The classic British sarcastic humour really comes through, especially with the mother (Lindsay Duncan): You were such an ugly baby. More chimpanzee than child. I remember the first time I saw you, I thanked God we were in driving distance of London Zoo. The plot’s representation of time travel is wrapped into the narrative in ways that is rather natural, without the unnecessary theatrics or overemphasis of some kind of magic ability. It’s simple and cleverly brings out an astute message on living life that is so easily hidden in the daily mundane activities and proclivities. The cast of characters gradually works out to be comfortable motley family of a variety of personalities, bringing humour and emotional connection. The casting works very well, Domhnall Gleeson embodies the awkward and good natured Tim naturally, he’s just looking for love. Rachel McAdams’ Mary and Margot Robbie’s Charlotte play foils of each other as Tim’s different loves. With obvious hair colour differences, but also Charlotte being more assertive and confident than Mary, among other traits. It’s just overall sweet and wholesome film and a cause to reflect on our every day lives. I just try to live every day as if I’ve deliberately come back to this one day, to enjoy it as if it was the full, final day of my extraordinary ordinary life.