Somewhere in Time

Starring:Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, Bill Erwin, George Voskovec, Susan French, John Alvin, Eddra Gale, Audrey Bennett, William H. Macy, Laurence Coven, Susan Bugg, Christy Michaels, Ali Matheson, George Wendt, Steve Boomer, Pat Billingsley, Ted Liss, Francis X. Keefe
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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It's silly, it's superficial, it's so desperately earnest about its tale of time-spanning love that you almost wish for a cheap flatulence gag just to break the solemn mood. But there's something so unabashedly gushy and entertaining about Somewhere in Time that you can't begrudge its enduring popularity. The film has become a staple of romantic-movie lovers since its release in 1980, and endless showings on cable TV have turned it into a dubious classic of sorts--a three-hanky weeper that anyone can enjoy as a guilty pleasure or a beloved favorite, with no apologies necessary.

In his first film after the star-making success of Superman, Christopher Reeve stars as a contemporary playwright who visits a posh hotel and sees the portrait of an actress (Jane Seymour) who had performed there in 1912. He becomes obsessed with this beautiful woman and learns all he can about her, and then discovers a method of hypnotically transporting himself backward in time to meet her. "Is it ... you?" she says upon seeing the lovestruck playwright, and it's clearly a mutual attraction. But even the slightest reminder of the playwright's modern time can jar him from his seemingly real existence in the past, so his wonderful love affair is constantly just a step from being stolen away.

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It's silly, it's superficial, it's so desperately earnest about its tale of time-spanning love that you almost wish for a cheap flatulence gag just to break the solemn mood. But there's something so unabashedly gushy and entertaining about Somewhere in Time that you can't begrudge its enduring popularity. The film has become a staple of romantic-movie lovers since its release in 1980, and endless showings on cable TV have turned it into a dubious classic of sorts--a three-hanky weeper that anyone can enjoy as a guilty pleasure or a beloved favorite, with no apologies necessary.

In his first film after the star-making success of Superman, Christopher Reeve stars as a contemporary playwright who visits a posh hotel and sees the portrait of an actress (Jane Seymour) who had performed there in 1912. He becomes obsessed with this beautiful woman and learns all he can about her, and then discovers a method of hypnotically transporting himself backward in time to meet her. "Is it ... you?" she says upon seeing the lovestruck playwright, and it's clearly a mutual attraction. But even the slightest reminder of the playwright's modern time can jar him from his seemingly real existence in the past, so his wonderful love affair is constantly just a step from being stolen away.

Based on Richard Matheson's novel Bid Time Return, this flaky film may strain one's tolerance for plot holes and corny romance, but it's hard to deny its lasting appeal--and let's face it, guys, it'll make wives and girlfriends swoon if they're in a tearjerker mood. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Somewhere In Time is the story of a young writer who sacrifices his life in the present to find happiness in the past, where true love awaits him. Young Richard Collier (Christopher Reeves) is approached by an elderly woman who gives him an antique gold watch and who pleads with him to return in time with her. Years later, Richard Collier is overwhelmed by a photograph of a beautiful young woman (Jane Seymour). Another picture of this woman in her later years reveals to him that she is the same woman who had given him a gold watch. Collier then becomes obsessed with returning to 1912 and the beautiful young woman who awaits him there.

System Requirements:
Starring: Christopher Reeves, and Jane Seymour.
Directed By: Jeannot Szwarc.
Running Time: 104 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2000 Universal Distribution Corp.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

My mom's favorite movie..........2007-06-10

This is my mom's favorite movie.

Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition)

Great Purchase.......2007-06-08

I bought this DVD as a gift for Mother's Day. Amazon delivered the movie quickly and in great condition. My mother loved it - definitely will order from them again!

One of the most romantic films of all time.......2007-05-31

Somewhere in Time is the movie I look to whenever someone asks me how did the whole time travel romance genre get started. The thought of finding ones soulmate living in another age has been explored many times since- but few with such passion and beauty as in Somewhere in Time. Jane Seymour is ethereal as the beautiful actress who falls for a mysterious traveller- a playwright who has come back through time to be with her. Christopher Reeve is at his most endearing- shy and yet confident. SMooth but not completely suave as a man out of time and place courting the woman he loves beyond measure.
This is a must for all die hard romantics! The music is beautiful and will always remind you of this film after you see it.

Great film.......2007-05-29

I loved this film, a good story and the perfect cast....

Just great!!!

Somewhere in time..........2007-05-19

There was no mystery when it came to the quick service and the terrific product! Thanks!

Average customer rating:

My mom's favorite movie...
Great Purchase
One of the most romantic films of all time
Great film
Somewhere in time...

Somewhere in Time
Starring: Christopher Reeve , Jane Seymour , Christopher Plummer , Teresa Wright , and Bill Erwin
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Somewhere In Time: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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ASIN: 0783228015
Release Date: 1998-08-19

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Customer Reviews:

My mom's favorite movie..........2007-06-10

This is my mom's favorite movie.

Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition)

Great Purchase.......2007-06-08

I bought this DVD as a gift for Mother's Day. Amazon delivered the movie quickly and in great condition. My mother loved it - definitely will order from them again!

One of the most romantic films of all time.......2007-05-31

Great film.......2007-05-29

I loved this film, a good story and the perfect cast....

Just great!!!

Somewhere in time..........2007-05-19

There was no mystery when it came to the quick service and the terrific product! Thanks!

Average customer rating:

My mom's favorite movie...
Great Purchase
One of the most romantic films of all time
Great film
Somewhere in time...

Somewhere in Time [Region 2]
Starring: Christopher Reeve , Jane Seymour , Christopher Plummer , Teresa Wright , and Bill Erwin
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $14.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( S ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Somewhere In Time: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording)
What Dreams May Come
Always
Time After Time

ASIN: B0000UM0OE

Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

My mom's favorite movie..........2007-06-10

This is my mom's favorite movie.

Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition)

Great Purchase.......2007-06-08

I bought this DVD as a gift for Mother's Day. Amazon delivered the movie quickly and in great condition. My mother loved it - definitely will order from them again!

One of the most romantic films of all time.......2007-05-31

Great film.......2007-05-29

I loved this film, a good story and the perfect cast....

Just great!!!

Somewhere in time..........2007-05-19

There was no mystery when it came to the quick service and the terrific product! Thanks!

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