Thought-provoking feel-good fun

Rating: 7/10 (10 September 2013)

An ordinary 21 year old man is shocked to discover that he has the ability to travel through time, a concept which, granted, is not new to the world of cinema. Although this unusual ability is naturally the main theme of the film, the plot still engages the viewer with the struggles of every day life including marriage, finding a job, having children as well as a few family issues to keep the plot fresh. The intriguing plot complements the few time-travelling excursions and keeps the idea crisp.
The plot is thought provoking and the script is kept light, with several laugh-out-loud moments which can be all-too rare in this genre.
Domhnall Gleeson gives an extremely high quality performance in his lead role and is supported well by the highly experienced rom-com lead Rachel McAdams and an ever-amusing Bill Nighy, who provides much of the comic relief in the film.
The plot could perhaps be accused of moving slowly at times; however this only serves to heighten the drama of the intriguing plot twists.