Time Travelers Wife Dish

I had the chance to watch The Time Traveler’s Wife last weekend and I must say I was surprised. Perhaps I didn’t watch the trailer very well when the movie first came out. I just assumed it would be a drama about a man who somehow travels through time and falls in love. I like Eric Bana so I was delighted that he would be starring in a romantic movie. I didn’t have the opportunity to see this film in the theater so I was eagerly awaiting its release to DVD. I thought this film might be a great choice for a Valentine’s Day flick with the hubby but it wasn’t as charming as I expected.

This movie could have been very interesting if there were just a little more thought put into it offering the audience a unique explanation concerning the character’s time traveling. Would you be satisfied with the film if there were no explanation for this man traveling through time? The fact that he has a “gene” that makes time travel against his will and wake up naked once he reaches his destination is, at least to me, slightly silly. Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem using my imagination and rolling with magical stories but the events that happened in the film just weren’t enough to make me forget about the fact that time travel needs to have a better explanation. I understand that the director wanted to focus on the character’s relationship with his wife and the obstacles they need to conquer around his condition. If they wanted the relationship to be believable they should have set up a better background story.

The movie started off being slightly comical and makes you question if the whole thing will just be a light-hearted story about this guy going back and forth in time and trying to maintain a relationship along the way. I expected a more serious film but caught myself laughing at times and wondering what in the world I got myself into. His relationship with his wife lacked a romantic connection. Bana and Rachel McAdams just don’t make the world's greatest on-screen couple no matter how much you may enjoy them. They’re both decent actors though they don’t have the spark you’d see between Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds or even Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. On a positive note, the movie did get better toward the end as the plot thickened slightly and it was worth finishing. You may enjoy this movie if you don't expect to dive into a deep story. Sci-fi and romance just aren't the best mix for this director. I would however recommend watching it while doing something else like needlepoint or housecleaning!

Here is a list of some of the hit dramas that can be found on Starz and Encore with Dish Network. They are sure to be much more entertaining! Times are according to EST.

Last Chance Harvey on Starz 5:50-7:35 p.m. Today 2/17/10

Seven Pounds on Starz 4:45-6:50 p.m. Thursday 2/18/10

Say Anything on Encore Love 10:50-12:35 p.m. Friday 2/19/10

The Ice Storm on Starz Cinema 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday 2/20/10

The Family Man on Encore 10:30-12:40 p.m. Sunday 2/21/10

Fried Green Tomatoes on Encore Drama 1:20-3:40 p.m. Sunday 2/21/10

By: Frank Bilotta

By: Frank R. Bilotta

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