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POGS Sun 22-Sept-13 21:33:56

This will seem a bit trivial to some, so just ignore it and don't tell me there is a Film Forum, I KNOW!

My friends and I are wondering whether or not to go and see the film 'About Time' next Tuesday, hence I am asking on Chat as it will hopefully get an early response if anyone has seen it.

It seems to be getting good reviews but obviously there is always a promotional agenda so I thought I would ask other GN's.

It's written by Richard Curtis (Love Actually) (4 Weddings) (Notting Hill) and stars Bill Nighy.

bluebell Sun 22-Sept-13 21:41:52

Heard the discussion on Radio 4 on the film programme - made me want to see it if that's any help!

annodomini Sun 22-Sept-13 21:58:40

Anything with Bill Nighy... smile

whenim64 Sun 22-Sept-13 22:25:11

I'm looking forward to seeing it. It looks good, but I do like Richard Curtis films.

gracesmum Sun 22-Sept-13 23:16:33

I definitely plan to see it. So your review will be very welcome!

Humbertbear Mon 23-Sept-13 08:48:49

I saw this film . It is very light but entertaining. It involves time travel but half way through the script stops worrying about how that works. Also the male lead role was obviously written as if Hugh Grant was going to play the role (even though he is 30 years too old).
Overall, I think it might come down to how much you are going to have to pay. Cinemas in my area are very expensive but we did the Orange Wednesday deal and only paid £5 each. I wouldn't have been so happy if I 'd paid £10.

POGS Mon 23-Sept-13 19:57:09

Thank you all, hopefully going Tuesday. Will put a review on Film Forum

Oldgreymare Mon 23-Sept-13 20:05:20

My niece saw it recently and used a whole box of tissues, she even got 'weepy' telling her Dad about it..... I'm a glutton for punishment and have it on my wishlist.... as Anno says, anything with Bill Nighy!

Wheniwasyourage Mon 23-Sept-13 20:20:21

We saw it last week and enjoyed it. I would agree with Humbertbear's first paragraph, but it's a happy film and although it has a sad bit, it left me feeling cheerful. Can't remember where I saw a report (don't think it was on Gransnet) of Richard Curtis saying something along the lines of people say that his films are lightweight but when he looks along the street he doesn't see people agonising about their feelings or killing other people, but sees parents playing with their children and couples in love, so his films are true to life.

Hope you enjoy it!

seasider Mon 23-Sept-13 22:09:08

I enjoyed it. I found it a bit weepy in a non romantic way!

gracesmum Mon 23-Sept-13 23:10:27

I cried BUCKETS at Love Actually and do every time I watch it (which is again and agan!)