I was thinking I’d stop writing reviews because I don’t usually write serious, thoughtful, critical ones. But this is my blog and I don’t take such things seriously so I’m going to do whatever the fuck I want. 
Romance movies SO do not appeal to me. I might watch a romantic comedy, but full out romantic movies just aren’t my thing. But when I saw the trailer for The Time Traveler’s Wife, the premise really intrigued me. Imagine being married to someone who travels through time but can’t control when it happens. What a pain in the ass. Would you be able to stay with that person? Anyway, the science-fiction-y part is what really interested me.
Still, I was apprehensive so I was really surprised that I thought the movie was absolutely AMAZING. Granted, I’m also a sucker for movies set in Chicago, even bad ones (Touch and Go), though I’m told much of Time Traveler was filmed in Toronto. Still, there’s enough of Chicago there for me to love, including a very authentic-looking Marshall Field’s bag in a scene that takes place before Satan Macy’s bought them out. My minor quibble is in another scene set in the 70s, in which the el car is clearly not one from that time period, as pictured here. But probably only someone like me would notice things like that.
Also, the costumer had Rachel McAdams, who I’ve loved since I saw Mean Girls all of 5 weeks ago (I know, I know), dressed in old lady-ish sweaters. WTF? BTW, Gomez is played by Ron Livingston, better known as Peter, the hero of the classic movie, Office Space. (Ironically, one of the main characters in Office Space is also a main character in Touch and Go. Go figure.)
I’m not sure why the movie is called The Time Traveler’s Wife, when it was more about Henry, the time traveler, rather than his wife — more about their relationship, even. Still, it was a really neat tale. Even BRIAN liked the movie! I can’t wait to read the book.
So, it’s worth seeing? I’m a Rachel McAdams fan since Wedding Crashers. (And I think Roscoe is REALLY a Rachel McAdams fan if ya know what I mean.
You’re so funny with the science fictiony stuff. I love the dork in you!
Definitely worth seeing! If Roscoe likes Rachel McAdams, you shouldn’t have to bait and bribe him to go. I mean, Brian admitted it was a good movie!
We saw Wedding Crashers a few weeks ago. Funny! Rachel McAdams is actually blonde, but I think she looks better with dark hair.
And yeah, I’m a dork! I’ve never denied it.
All I know is the book is amazing, I’m hesitant to see it in the theater because I don’t want to be disappointed. No need for serious reviews here, are any of us serious?
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That’s why I’ve started seeing the movies first! Like with No Country for Old Men, I thought the movie was really, really good, but I know I would have enjoyed it more if I read the book after I saw it.
I’m glad you’re not one of the serious ones.
You’re one of the rare people who actually sees a movie then reads the book. Either way, I’ve been wondering about this movie, and now I want to see it. Thanks!
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I love reading books from which movies were adapted! I just started reading the book and am pretty certain it’ll more than live up to the movie. But the movie’s still worth seeing!