When it comes to movies revolving around New Year’s, it doesn’t feel like there are a lot. Yes there are a few, but overall this is not the holiday that people are watching movies about. And then there is the movie About Time.
Although this movie is considered to be a romantic comedy, I think there is so much more to this film than that. The fact that About Time has a time travel element to it adds an extra layer to the story. In part because on New Year’s, a 21-year-old man learns from his father that the men in their family can travel in time. They cannot change things, and they can only go backwards, but it is still a very cool thing to learn about one’s self.
In this film, the ability to travel through time is limited to only the time when that person is alive. So it’s not a travel to any period in time type of time travel, but rather any period in your life that you have already lived.
It’s a brilliant premise, and it’s one that comes to life beautifully in About Time. I would also say that the cast is so perfect for this story. From Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams to Bill Nighy, this cast is perfect together.
Obviously, Gleeson and McAdams we are at the heart of the story. However, Nighy as the father is almost a scene stealer.
About Time is more than a New Year’s rom-com, it’s a story with heart and unexpected lessons
I think the beauty of this movie is that it has a lot of charm and heart, while also making you realize the beauty of living in the moment. There are solid lessons to be learned from this film, and it can be an emotional roller coaster watching it.
The thing about this movie, is that it’s so well done, and there are moments that will make you laugh, as well as cry. I think this is a perfect movie to ring in a new year with. And at the same time, this is the kind of story that you can watch all year long.
So if you have not yet watched About Time, perhaps this New Year’s is the perfect time to change that.