one of the best movies of all time

Rating: 10/10 (18 February 2014)

This film is like wine. It becomes better with each subsequent viewing. The story? Brilliant. A true time-travel sci-fi tale that strikes just the right balance between wacky ideas and interesting, appealing characters. Speaking of characters, here is Bruce Willis in what could be the best acting of his career, before he become so iconic that just showing up on the set could earn a paycheck. Madeleine Stowe, an actress from a generation at least once removed from this one (this review written 2014), one of those rare individuals who can not only be relied on to do her part (to perfection) but also to bring out the best in her co-stars. Brad Pitt -- same deal as Willis, before he became an icon, here he is doing what he does best, so deep into the part that you know the Best Boy did not want to get too close to him during lunch. Pitch-perfect, and it actually gets better as the story unfolds. The ending is a treat too, perhaps too subtle for the audience of today, with an attention span synced to their mobile device. The woman on the plane who strikes up a conversation with the "real" baddie, and simply says, "I'm in insurance." Now THAT's subtle. Woody Allen, eat your heart out.