Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) - ginger-twerp as he is fondly called - is from Cornwall, England who had a beautiful childhood growing up. However, he is geeky and awkward around the ladies. So on his 21st birthday when his father tells him about a gift every male member of the family was granted when they turned 21, Tim is pleased. He is surprised to learn he can travel back in time! Tim is soon off to London to pursue a career in law and there by happenstance he meets Mary (Rachel McAdams), the girl of his dreams. He uses his gift to fall in love and get married. But Tim unselfishly also helps better the lives of those he cares deeply about - A dear playwright friend becomes a raving success thanks to Tim's intervention, his sister finds love and marriage and Tim spends time with his dying dad, moments that he will cherish for an entire lifetime. However, before bidding farewell, his dying father shares his own "secret" to happiness. And it is this secret that will open Tim's eyes, inadvertently helping him to appreciate life, living each day as if it were his first and last.
I found the concept of time-travel intriguing and I have watched "The Time Traveller's Wife" numerous times. However, I found "About Time" extremely touching and adorable. Tim says and I quote, "enjoy the rest of the ride for as long as you can", my now favorite movie quote ever.
This is one movie I would keep going back to.
Word for the day :-
lithe - (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful
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