From Time To Time

Enjoyed it immensely, big Dame Maggie Smith fan

WOW, what a wonderful jewel to come across (just like what takes place in the film). I came across this title by accident surfing a movie channels selections and was intrigued by the synopsis. What emerged was a beautiful film of coping with loss and the way every bit of life that people touch within their stay on this plain effects time through the ages up to the present. Writer/Director Julian Fellowes 'FROM TIME TO TIME'-2008 approaches its subject from the point of view of its main character brilliantly played by Alex Etel and we the audience are introduced and experience each clue as the story progresses. You've read about the story and characters in the reviews within so its great to discuss the production by Luciana Arrighi and the cinematography by Alan Almond which bounces you back and forth from 1809 to 1940 with the greatest of ease. The performances are outstanding by all including a villainous take by Dominic West , absolutely shattering characters portrayed by Dame Maggie Smith and Pauline Collins plus a surprise appearance by Timothy Spall. The transfer is in a 1.85 ratio with subtitles if needed and includes a feature called Cast and Crew Interviews with main actors (not Dame Maggie Smith, unfortunately) and behind the scenes filmmaking. A trailer for the film rounds out the special features. It contains so much heart and soul that it must be experienced rather than talked about and it has become one of my favorite films of all time. Click the add to cart button and enjoy a story which includes time travel, ghosts, and incredible sentimentality taking place at the end of World War II in Britain all during the Christmas holiday.

I loved every minute of this movie, to me it was perfect. The atmospheric score was a masterpiece, reminds me of The Others which has been my all-time favorite for years, I've watched it a dozen times, always hoping for a different ending LOL. Not a single complaint about anything in Time to Time, no bloopers., fast paced and suspenseful. I love fantasy and time travel movies and books that are clean with no offensive language or sex, it's hard to find anything these days that I truly enjoy. I've watched it twice and picked up details the 2nd time I missed the first time - every movie I really like I watch multiple times. The other #1 movie on my current list is a similar story called Angel for May set in the same time period. The Brits just know how to do it so much better than the US! I'm going to re-watch both of them today while I'm sewing in the craft room!

The Green Knowe Series, by Lucy M. Boston was not only my absolute childhood favorite but influenced me greatly as a writer. From Time to Time is based on The Chimneys of Green Knowe, which tells the double story of Tolly Oldknowe's visit to his grandmother in her mysterious and ancient British manor house, and of the friendship Susan, a young 19th century girl who's been blind from birth, and of Jacob, an escaped slave boy who her sea-captain father befriends and brings home with him after one of his voyages. There are lots of things to like about this adaption. It stays fairly close to the source material while managing to stay away from the sinister Gypsy trope that appears in one section (the books were written in the 50's and, well, it was the fifties) and also from most of the nasty treatment Jacob receives in the book, especially from the evil butler and Susan's entitled brat of a brother, which, if it had been played out on screen would have made this a whole other type of film--though both characters are still definitely the bad guys. The sets, costumes and house itself are lovely--understandably, as the director/producer was also associated with both Gosford Park and Downton Abbey. Though the ending differed from the ending of the book, it was both touching and the ending this film asked for. Although the young actor cast as Tolly was older than the book's Tolly--around 12 or 13, I'd guess, rather than 8, I think he needed to be older for this ending to work. The cast, nearly all familiar faces, were excellent, and in general it was an high-quality and enjoyable family film. The only reason, I suppose that I gave four stars instead of five is that these books were so magical, and so special to me, and though the film, in general, handled the supernatural and time-jump elements well, it didn't quite open up into that sense of "ooooooh, wonder and creepiness I got when I first read the books, or even revisited them as an adult.

If you are having problems playing the DVD, A 4k player might work.

My family really likes this movie and are glad we now have the dvd so we can watch it as often as we want. Can't watch it anymore on our cable networks because it's no longer available. I highly recommend this.

Some movies have that quality that you can like good music revisit in any number of times...it is the stuff classics are made of...like the "Lord of the Ring" series or Wizard of Oz. You can see them several years later and somehow still fresh...like Jane Austin, Pride & Prejudice, et.al, where so many different actresses and actors do over and over...my favorite ever is the new one with Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen. Everything about it is Magnificent, the scenery, the acting (not to forget the wonderful performance by Donald Southerland) the music, the costumes and of course it is a beautiful story. Even for me who doesn't like "girlie movies" much.From Time to Time is in the same but a totally new classic (1958 novel, The Chimneys of Green Knoew by Lucy M. Boston.) It can also be appreciated when one thinks of the Narnia/C.S. Lewis stories.Maggie Smith, oh well, a true Dame of actresses and is once again. I don't know that I will ever be able to think of Timothy Spall other than as Peter Pettigrew in Harry Potter...but oh well, the dangers of doing a GREAT acting job, being type cast. But an excellent performance.It is simply a wonderful, feel good movie.

Good story line, hard to follow at times

La leçon du film ne s’adresse pas pour des très jeunes enfants qui pourraient être perturbés par ce film.A partir de 12 ans ça me semble plus approprié.En effet l’histoire aborde un sujet délicat sur la mort.C’est un film qui nous transporte à travers une histoire de famille et ses fantômes.Les décors sont somptueux. Les acteurs sont sensationnels.

my teen grandaughter came to stay over unexpectedly , I'd just received this and wanted to watch it , I couldn't believe she put her phone down after a couple of mins and watched it with me 🤣 what's more she enjoyed it ... no violence or swearing or promiscuity 👿.......she even looked a little teary when it finished, though she'd never admit it .....there's still hope.!!!

You can never go wrong if Maggie Smith is in a movie. This is an all-star cast in a post-war British Manor house with all the usual suspects - including long-dead relatives and servants. Although the title threw me for a bit - I thought the movie was strictly in French - I am glad I bought it. There is an option for English as well and it plays in North American players. If you like a bit of mystery, compounded with ghosts, old secrets and lost heirlooms, then this is the movie for you. Superb acting by a brilliant array of talent!

Everything is not as it appears . . . nor when it appears.A wonderfully enchanting movie about a desperate quest through time, unexpected and welcome connections and a bittersweet reconnection. A bracing journey of discovery, in many different ways.Excellently adapted for the screen from the second instalment of Lucy M. Boston's "Green Knowe" series of novels. Excellent characterisation by the cast and good balance between suspense and relief. Eminently watchable and re-watchable.

Maggie Smith è superbamente calata nel personaggio, tutta la storia è intrigante e ben condotta. Da vedere ma è solo in inglese