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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 1413
Released: October 31, 2000 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
YOUNG WRITER RICHARD COLLIER IS MET ON THE OPENING NIGHT OF HIS FIRST PLAY BY AN OLD LADY WHO BEGS HIM TO COME BACK TO ME.MYSTIFIED, HE TRIES TO FIND OUT ABOUT HER, AND LEARNS THAT SHEIS A FAMOUS STAGE ACTRESS FROM THE EARLY 1900S, ELISE MCKENNA.....
Description of Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition):
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
Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition) Reviews:
somewhere in time 
2009-12-08 - Was such a well made depiction of a past love story that got an unexpected jump to the current time. Christopher Reeves was an excellent choice for the main part. Jane Seymore,she can take a part and make it all her own. Would definetly encourage anyone to get this movie and I'd call it a classic for all time.
Wonderful!
2009-12-02 - This movie is simply breathtaking! It has romance, a beautiful actor and actress, and one of the sweetest, and saddest love stories I have ever seen. I love watching this movie, it entrances you in a way few movies do. A must see.
Sentimental romance 
2009-09-28 - My best friend, whose judgment is usually flawless, recommended this as her absolute favorite film. However, it did not work for me. In short, it's a love story with a cute premise, some interesting period scenes, and easy-on-the-eyes actors; while possibly a good film for a date, it didn't hold my attention.
damaged NEW DVD
2009-09-25 - the movie was great, what I didn't miss.....supposedly this was a NEW DVD that I ordered from Amazon, however the DVD must have been damaged some how because it kept skipping and I missed alot of the movie. Good parts too which made me not understand the full movie. I have emailed Amazon concerning this five days ago however, have not received a response back as of yet.
"Time-Crossed" Lovers +++
2009-09-15 - "Somewhere in Time" is one of the most intense and intensely satisfying shows I have ever seen -- easily matching Lord of The Rings [LOTR] in intensity, if not in general public awareness. Unlike LOTR tho, this show is only about just two "time-crossed" lovers -- meeting and re-meeting versus all odds. Rather than being IN a great grand glorious world like LOTR, the lead couple CREATE their own richly deeply private world. This brings to life the literal [oldest] meaning of world -- from wer-ald [human-being life-time]. Also, the scenery and settings are just spot-on for the several areas and eras. Much of this movie was filmed on an island where motor-vehicles move about only by special permission. The lead couple, as actors, really got into their roles -- so are utterly believable. Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour strongly wanted to co-star in this film and it shows as they shine together. There is even a huge international following of "Somewhere in Time" online +++
