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The End of an Eternity
Documentary that recounts the ups and downs of the shooting of Eternity and a Day (1998), focusing on the exhaustive preparation of the shot-sequence that closes the film, and the peculiar way in which Theo Angelopoulos works with his technical team and actors.
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Plot Summary
The story follows Andrew Harlan, an Eternal who is tasked with manipulating time to prevent global catastrophes. However, his mission becomes complicated when he falls in love with a woman named Noÿs Lambent, who exists outside of the Eternals' carefully controlled timeline. Harlan must choose between his duty to preserve humanity and his desire for a future with Noÿs, a choice that could alter the very fabric of existence.
Critical Reception
The 2000 television film adaptation of Isaac Asimov's "The End of Eternity" received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at its ambitious scope and visual effects for its time. However, some critics and viewers noted that the complex narrative of the novel was difficult to fully translate to the screen, leading to pacing issues and character development challenges. Despite these criticisms, it is generally regarded as a decent adaptation of a challenging science fiction work.
What Reviewers Say
Visually ambitious for a television production.
Captures some of the core concepts of Asimov's novel.
Struggles with pacing and simplifying the intricate plot.
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Fun Fact
The television film adaptation of "The End of Eternity" was produced by Hallmark Entertainment, known for its numerous television movies and miniseries.
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