Starring: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer ConnellyDirector: Akiva GoldsmanOut: 14 February 2014
In 1916, a burglar (Farrell) falls for an heiress (Jessica Brown Findlay, ‘Downton Abbey’) as she dies in his arms. Nearly a century later, after being mystically transported to modern day New York, he learns about reincarnation and he sets out to find her again. It’s a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil. The film marks the directorial debut of veteran screenwriter Akiva Goldsman (‘A Beautiful Mind’, ‘Batman and Robin’), who also wrote the screenplay, based on the acclaimed ’83 novel. This has a stellar cast and the novel is reportedly touching and beautifully written. However these sort of mythical romantic time-benders like ‘The Fountain’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ struggle to connect with mass audiences, and I don’t sense much excitement any more for Colin Farrell as a romantic lead, especially with a Hitler haircut. This may be headed for a cult following.
In 1916, a burglar (Farrell) falls for an heiress (Jessica Brown Findlay, ‘Downton Abbey’) as she dies in his arms. Nearly a century later, after being mystically transported to modern day New York, he learns about reincarnation and he sets out to find her again. It’s a story of miracles, crossed destinies, and the age-old battle between good and evil. The film marks the directorial debut of veteran screenwriter Akiva Goldsman (‘A Beautiful Mind’, ‘Batman and Robin’), who also wrote the screenplay, based on the acclaimed ’83 novel. This has a stellar cast and the novel is reportedly touching and beautifully written. However these sort of mythical romantic time-benders like ‘The Fountain’ and ‘Cloud Atlas’ struggle to connect with mass audiences, and I don’t sense much excitement any more for Colin Farrell as a romantic lead, especially with a Hitler haircut. This may be headed for a cult following.
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