IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users89%
Director: Jeannot Szwarc•Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
A modern-day playwright, Richard Collier, becomes obsessed with a photograph of a beautiful young woman from 1912. He discovers a method of time travel that allows him to journey back to that year to meet her. Once there, he falls deeply in love, but his presence disrupts the timeline and presents him with a heartbreaking choice between his future and his newfound love.
Somewhere in Time was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its romantic storyline and lead performances. However, some found its premise and execution to be overly sentimental or implausible. Audiences, on the other hand, have often embraced the film as a timeless romantic classic, developing a devoted cult following over the years.
Praised for its lush visuals and heartfelt romantic narrative.
Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour deliver compelling and touching performances.
Some critics found the time-travel element and romantic melodrama to be too contrived.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film's enchanting and emotional story, with many citing it as a beautiful and enduring romance. The chemistry between the lead actors and the film's nostalgic atmosphere were frequently highlighted as positives, though a few viewers found the plot less convincing.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1981).
The hypnotic theme music, 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,' composed by George Gershwin, became incredibly popular and is often associated with the film, even though it was originally composed for a different purpose.
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