- Film Review
- Reviewed By Stella Papamichael
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2 out of 5
Rachel McAdams stars as the wife of the title, but it's her husband (Eric Bana) who takes precedence in this sci-fi drama. Henry (Bana) involuntarily slips through time at the most inopportune moments, and can be gone for weeks while Clare (McAdams) pines for his return. More often than not, he's off visiting her in childhood, planting the seeds of this discontent. In the bestselling novel, the premise allowed author Audrey Niffenegger to explore dysfunctional relationships in a unique fashion. Here, director Robert Schwentke creates intrigue, but also skirts the emotional crux of the matter. The film becomes a dry exercise in juggling timelines and leaves the characters lacking depth. The tragedy of Clare and Henry's romance is muted, and the mundane way they treat his time-travelling also dampens the mood. Suspending disbelief becomes a more difficult task with each passing minute. A disappointment.
Plot Summary
Romantic sci-fi drama adapted from the bestselling novel by Audrey Niffenegger, starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. Henry De Tamble is born with a gene that enables him to travel through time, allowing him to glimpse the past and the future. But his wanderings cannot be controlled, and have major implications regarding his relationship with his wife Clare.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Clare Abshire
- Rachel McAdams
- Henry De Tamble
- Eric Bana
- Gomez
- Ron Livingston
- Richard DeTamble
- Arliss Howard
- Dr David Kendrick
- Stephen Tobolowsky
- Young Henry
- Alex Ferris
- Young Clare
- Brooklynn Proulx
- Annette DeTamble
- Michelle Nolden
- Charisse
- Jane McLean
Crew
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
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