About Time

****
Release Date: September 4th 2013

At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.

Director: Richard Curtis (The Boat That Rocked, Love Actually)

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy

About Time is a warm and heartfelt rom-com by Richard Curtis, the acclaimed director of Love Actually.

About Time sees Domhnall Gleeson as Tim, an incredibly intellectual youth whose luck in love is minimal. Before Tim moves to London and takes on a job being a lawyer, his Dad, played by none other than Bill Nighy, tells him a secret; that the men in the family (when they turn 21) can travel in time.

There are some limitations to the travelling of time in this film. Tim cannot say, 'kill Hitler or shag Helen of Troy'. He can only go back to a point in his own life. To initiate the travelling he must find a small, confined space, like a wardrobe, clench his fists and think back to the point where he wants to go to.

About Time takes it own style on time travel. Its limitations and the choices Tim makes are at times hilarious, at others consequential. It's unique story makes it stand out from the crowd.

Kudos goes to Domhnall Gleeson and Bill Nighy as father and son. Their relationship is reflected profoundly by their wit, body language and love. Other characters are more oft than not over-the-top and a little cliche. Rachel McAdams come in with no flavour to add to the dish, Tim's sister Kit Kat (Lydia Wilson) is too weird and difficult to warm to, Tim's uncle is forgetful and pushes stupidity to a new level, rendering his jokes the least amusing.

The second half of the film slows down and Tim starts to realise that the less he travels the better. It's better to go into this film knowing little, because you can come out with so much.

Overview: A unique take on time travelling. Domhnall Gleeson is exceptional in his first lead role.