The Age of Adaline
The Age of Adaline

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The Age of Adaline

2015
Movie
112 min
English

After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing older. As the years stretch on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself until she meets a man who changes her life.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users77%
Director: Lee Toland KriegerGenres: Fantasy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

After surviving a lightning strike on her wedding night in 1920s San Francisco, a young woman named Adaline Bowman is rendered ageless. She spends the next century living in isolation, constantly moving to hide her condition and avoid emotional attachments. However, her solitary existence is challenged when she meets a charismatic philanthropist, sparking a romance that forces her to confront the life and love she has long deferred.

Critical Reception

The Age of Adaline received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, Blake Lively's performance, and its romantic elements, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well, appreciating the film's visual style and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its romantic fantasy premise and Blake Lively's central performance.

  • Noted for its beautiful cinematography and emotional narrative.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'The Age of Adaline,' appreciating its touching love story, Blake Lively's compelling portrayal of a woman outside of time, and the film's overall romantic and visually appealing aesthetic. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow, but the central concept and emotional arc were widely appreciated.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Movie.

Fun Fact

Blake Lively was pregnant during the filming of 'The Age of Adaline,' but her pregnancy was not written into the script or visible on screen. She was reportedly very careful with her movements and filming choices.

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Hossein

Hossein

The plot was so predictable I could guess every second of it. Started great but went downhill as each minute passed.

Reno

Reno

> The man is not ready yet for the eternal life!? The first time when I saw the trailer, I thought it might be a female version or a close kind of 'Winter's Tale'. Though this is not a fairy tale, but a heartwarming sci-fantasy romedy. F...