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Somewhere In Time (1980)
Released By: MCA Universal Home Video   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MCA Universal Home Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Teresa Wright
Published ID: 1409
UPC: 025192029424, 025192091124, 025192055256,
Plot: Christopher Reeve got away from Superman and related costume roles in this dramatic fantasy film, adapted from Richard Matheson's 1960s vintage novel {-Bid Time Return}. A young playwright, Richard Collier (Reeve), is approached by an elderly woman on the occasion of his first triumph in 1972 -- all she says to him is Come back to me and leaves him with a watch that contains a picture of a ravishing young woman. Eight years later, he visits the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and comes upon a photograph of the same woman, whom he discovers was an actress who made an appearance at the hotel in 1912. He becomes obsessed with the image and what the woman -- who died the night she approached him in 1972 -- meant by what she said. In a manner somewhat reminiscent of the film Laura, he falls in love with her and her image as he learns more about her life and career. Then he comes upon the suggestion of a professor at his former college that time travel may, in fact, be possible, using an extreme form of self-hypnosis to free the person from the place they occupy in the time-stream. Collier's feelings for the woman are so strong that he succeeds, bringing himself back to the hotel in 1912 on the eve of her triumph. He meets the actress, Elise McKenna (Jane Seymour), and the two fall in love despite the machinations of her obsessive, autocratic manager (Christopher Plummer), who feels threatened by Collier's presence. ~ Bruce Eder, All Movie Guide
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Sentimental romance
Added 9/28/2009

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.
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damaged NEW DVD
Added 9/25/2009

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.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
"Time-Crossed" Lovers +++
Added 9/15/2009

"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 +++
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Somewhere in Time
Added 9/4/2009

Very pleased with the product and transaction. Received within a few days, viewed immediately with very good quality.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
great movie
Added 9/4/2009

This is such a good movie. It's one of those timeless classics. It was made in the early 80's but the theme is timeless. It can apply to today and 50 year from now it will still be a great movie.
The two major stars (Jane Seymour & Christopher Reeve) are fantastic in this movie. The scenery is beautiful and the story line never fails to tug at your heart.

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Sentimental romance
Added 9/28/2009

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.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
damaged NEW DVD
Added 9/25/2009

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.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
"Time-Crossed" Lovers +++
Added 9/15/2009

"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 +++
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