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The Time Traveler's Wife [DVD] [2009]

Eric Bana , Rachel McAdams , Robert Schwentke    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (153 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston, Michelle Nolden, Alex Ferris
  • Directors: Robert Schwentke
  • Writers: Audrey Niffenegger, Bruce Joel Rubin
  • Producers: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Justis Greene, Kristin Hahn, Michele Weiss
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Ev
  • DVD Release Date: 8 Feb 2010
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (153 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B002SKM7RE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,101 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Romantic fantasy drama based on the bestselling novel by Audrey Niffenegger. Eric Bana stars as Chicago librarian Henry DeTamble, who is born with a genetic disorder that causes him involuntarily to time travel when he becomes stressed. This means that he often drops out of the present for long periods of time, causing his ongoing and deeply passionate romance with the love of his life, artist Clare Abshire (Rachel McAdams), to run into all kinds of difficult complexities.

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Romantic fantasy drama based on the bestselling novel by Audrey Niffenegger. Eric Bana stars as Chicago librarian Henry DeTamble, who is born with a genetic disorder that causes him involuntarily to time travel when he becomes stressed. This means that he often drops out of the present for long periods of time, causing his ongoing and deeply passionate romance with the love of his life, artist Clare Abshire (Rachel McAdams), to run into all kinds of difficult complexities.

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120 of 127 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Should Have Been Better 17 Jan 2010
By Marlyly
Format:DVD
As a fan of the book I was really looking forward to finally watching the film adaptation of Audrey Niffeneger's 'The Time Traveller's Wife', especially as the release date was so frequently postponed. However, though a rather loyal adaptation of the novel, the film is clearly inferior compared to it's original source material, and unable to support itself as a stand alone film.

For those unfamiliar with the story, Henry DeTamble is a self-destructive librarian with a rare genetic disorder which causes him to time travel, with no conscious control of when he leaves, where he goes or how long he stays. Clare Abshire has known Henry since she was a little girl because future Henry often travelled back in time to meet her when she was a child, but when she meets present Henry for the first time he has no idea who she is and begins to fall in love with a girl who has adored him since she was five years old. So begins their life together, and the film follows their relationships through the good and bad times.

I had several problems with the film - one was the pacing which felt all over the place. Large scenes seemed to be cut mercilessly and others just pasted together so there was very little flow to the film. Secondly, there were many very important parts of the novel that were left out of the film and though I am no book purist and fully respect artistic license and the directors ability to pick and choose what he wants to include and change, these were integral parts to each of the characters personalities that needed to be included.

The thing is, this isn't a film with an incredible plot where you can't wait to reach the end to see what happens, Henry and Clare's story in the novel was fascinating because Niffeneger brought life to her characters, they were so complex and 3D that you cared what happened to them and followed them through their lives with interest. However, film Henry and Clare are mere 2D shadows of their book counterparts and as the characters are no longer the driving force of the film, and the plot most defiantely is not the driving force either, the film just feels like a collection of random moments through this unusual couples lives with no real purpose or conclusion.

That's not to say the Time Traveller's Wife is a bad film, but only that it should have been far better. Who knows, maybe they'll do a remake in twenty years time.
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110 of 122 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Film of the Year 7 Jan 2010
Format:DVD
I read the book a year or so ago and it was such a good read, my favourite book of last year. I have generally been very dissapointed in film versions of books so I approached this with caution but it was probably the best film of a book I have seen. First I should say there is loads missing. There is bound to be, it just can't all be fitted into a film. The film had a different feel to the book but that was okay it was a good feel. I thought the pace was rather quick, the book was much slower and deeper but my wife (who had not read the book) thought the pace was fine. The portrayals in the film are very close to how I imagined Henry and Claire - how did they do that?!! That never happens when I see film versions! I will definitely be getting the DVD I want to see it again.

If you have seen the film, please read the book - you wont regret it. If you have read the book, go see the film and then read the book again. There is no way to get this wrong. I read the book first and my wife saw the film film first. She said the film helped her get her head around the concept of what was happeining and set her up for the book which she loved. The film made me want to read to book again.

Either way enjoy this imaginative and beautifully crafted tale.
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101 of 112 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Time Travelers Wife 19 Nov 2009
By E. Ward
Format:DVD
I had my reservations about seeing this film, as I haven't read the book and thought that this wouldn't help my overall understanding of a potentially complicated storyline. But don't let this hold you back!!

As the title suggests, the main character is Clare DeTamble (nee Abshire, who is played by Rachel McAdams) who is the wife of time traveler Henry (played by the delectable Eric Bana). The chronology of the film mainly follows Clare's timeline with the help of the occasional flashback, which allows us to keep track of Henry's movements through time. We almost never see him younger than about mid-thirties (apart from one scene, where he is six), though Clare's age ranges from aged six up to 'present day' mid thirties. This is probably evident from the book if you've read it, but if not, like me, then this really helps to keep the story tied down. The story that follows Henry and Clare is gripping and fast moving but without being overwrought and complicated, with no dull bits. The addition of family and friends, who know and don't know about Henry's travelling, further adds to the plot making this a smooth yet complicated series of twists and a thoroughly entertaining and successful film.

Both Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana carry their characters with convincing flare, and this completely makes the film. Had their acting been shoddy, the film would have sufferedand beed extremely hard to follow. The changes in locations were smooth, and even if we were entering from a different angle, the main places were still recognisable. I was worried at the beginning that Henry's behaviour towards the younger Clare would border on grooming, but this was in no way realised and doesn't figure in the development of either character.

Overall this was an amazing film, far better than I had anticipated and very accessable to viewers who haven't read the book. And after seeing such a fantastic film, I shall definitely be reading it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
This is the perfect romantic comedy, excellentt for a quiet night in. such a sad but at the same time lovely movie
Published 4 days ago by EmmaLou
5.0 out of 5 stars Time Traveller's Wife
I love any film to do with time travel and this one did not disappoint! It was a bit confusing at times but soon made sense. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Published 16 days ago by Lez
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked the film, but it is a bit weird
The plot is ok, but it is hard at times to follow the idea of the film. As a viewer you must be very interested in the subject.
Published 26 days ago by Tom Lauridsen
3.0 out of 5 stars Strange film methinks!!
It was an "Okay" film, but that was all I can say about it!!
Most of the time this film plot left me bewildered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cardigan Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely
Adored this film in the cinema and was very keen to own it myself. The price made it the perfect Christmas stocking filler!
Published 1 month ago by Ms. S. N. D. Colwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
I bought the DVD out of curiosity after having read and thoroughly enjoyed the book. Often a DVD is disappointing after having read a book but I enjoyed the DVD much more that I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D.V
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Cinema!
I could watch it over and over again! Excellent film with a believable storyline, not that you do in reality obviously, because it's a fantasy and a very enjoyable one.
Published 2 months ago by George Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD
THIS IS A WEEPIE, O GOOD FILM, QUALITY AND VALUE FOR MONEY. I WOULD RECOMEND THIS FILM, I LIKED IT
Published 2 months ago by mrs tracey gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars great
As usual, excellent service and product, very pleased with it, I shall order more from the same site in the future
Published 2 months ago by Janice Starnes
5.0 out of 5 stars The Time Traveler's Wife
Very moving, well acted,well written. There is not much more that I can add except give it a go and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Published 3 months ago by Ariadne
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