Keep telling yourself..It's only a movie...it's only a movie..

Rating: 8/10 (15 February 2004)

I think people are coming to this film expecting WAY too much. Come on, you can even see from the trailers that it is about TIME TRAVEL. This should give you a clue that the audience is expected to suspend some belief.
Within the context of the film the acting was credible especially considering the actors had to play the same character but in many varied circumstances.
Also a lot of reviewers complain that the abuse and violent scenes were way too disturbing. This had to be because they are the catalyst that makes Evan want to endure the obviously painful process of going back in time. A more mundane reason would give no urgency or suspense to the film. It would not been much of a story if the reason everyone's life was in the crapper was because of a bad hair day.
Granted the film is derivative of Memento, It's a Wonderful life, Twelve monkeys, (among others) but what film these days does not `borrow" elements from other films.
I found this to be an enjoyable film that actually makes you think and reflect