The Time Traveler's Wife (movie)

Some of the reviews I read didn't like the aspects that are described in the book (Henry going into the past and meeting young Claire and her falling in love with him at that young age, etc). In other words, they thought it was creepy (which it kinda is). I take their reviews with a grain of salt. The reviews that I read, where they actually admit reading the book, were pretty positive.

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I started reading the book a few days ago. Its actually my boss's book, so I can only read it if I'm at work. I like what I've read, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around how it happens.

I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD to watch it.

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It does. By the middle of it, you will be so engrossed in the story that the structure will seem natural. I have a hard time reading plays because I'll forget who someone is (especially if they leave and come back later in the play) and by the middle of The Time Traveler's Wife I had no problem with reading it. I've read it 3 times in all. Love it!

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I want to see the movie, but I really need to read the book first. I'm on the waiting list for it at the library right now.

Loved the book .... it will be interesting to see how they handle the logistics. I imagine it would be easier to keep up with the time references (if the scripts is any good) than it was in the book - though, as others have said, you very quickly become comfortable with the unique story and structure.

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Yeah, once the book reaches a certain point, it becomes much easier to follow.

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Ok, I just got back.

And I enjoyed it very much. They did a nice job of condensing the novel into a concise, 105 minute film but I actually found the romance between Henry and Clare to be a bit hindered by the omissions of the seemingly trivial details of their relationship in the book if that makes any sense.

Charisse and Gomez's characters, particularly, are significantly less involved than they were in the book. But Ron Livingston provides genuine, wry comic relief.

Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana are really great. They have really strong chemistry and they really carry the film very well.

Despite all of the problems the film has (and there are a lot, mainly in the screenplay) I liked it very much. The book is markably better but the movie really moved me, more than I expected. The last half hour or so is really touching. This has the potential to be the new "Notebook," as I said before. It's actually better than "The Notebook," less contrived, sappy, and syrupy.

I hope people give it a chance because everyone I was with really liked it, most of which hadn't read the novel. Go see it...it's not a masterpiece, obviously, but it's very enjoyable.

Updated On: 8/14/09 at 02:15 AM

I'm tempted to go see it but I think I want to finish the book first.

**I HAVE NO CLUE IF THIS WOULD BE A SPOILER OR NOT**

WiCkEDrOcKS - Let me ask you this.....did the ending make you cry, because every time I read the book, I am bawling at the end.

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**MAJOR SPOILER**

Joe - I think the book as both a sad and happy ending. The sad part, of course, is when Henry dies. But, the happy ending is that Claire gets to see him one last time before she dies as an old lady by him leaping forward in time when he was younger.

**END OF MAJOR SPOILER**

OMG, I am so excited to see this movie in 4 hours, I am giddy. lol

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Updated On: 8/14/09 at 02:46 PM

See to me that "Happy" part is what makes me bawl... Everyone dies but that one last glimpse so long long after- that destroys me!

Sitting in the theater 40 minutes early but I got tired of walking around. **excited**

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