Blake Lively's performance was amazing from start to finish, the story and concept were enough to get me to watch it (regardless of the fact i love me some Blake). This movie will be a part of my collection as soon as its released on iTunes, 9/10.
two hours of my life i will never get back but blake lively is hot i guess
Cool concept. It would have made a great 4- minute episode in a series of creative stories. The characters were sometimes annoying. Ellis is a creepy fellow if you think about. Adaline has no idea what she is doing in life and so on the fence. Kathy's dramatic jealousy did not make any sense. William did not seem phased by the depth of this story at all. There needs to be more conflict, suspense, and mystery. The narrator made this sound all too silly.
A lovely story made believable by the wonderful turn by Blake Lively.
One of the comments here mentions her beauty being perfect as she fits in to all the different decades - a very apt comment.
The cast are excellent but Harrison Ford delivers a powerhouse performance here.
Post-COVID films will have lower budgets I feel and films like this will become more common. I'm glad that we'll see a return to character driven, well written, well acted films.
I saw this 5 years ago and it moved me just as much on rewatch. Though I had remembered little of the details of the plot, the concept had stuck with me vividly.
Heartily recommended.
8.25/10
Who wants to live forever?
This story gives a few reasons why.
Blake lively plays magnificently, with emotions and toughness where it needs to be.
Also credit to Harrison Ford, the interaction and reactions are just as they should be.
If you've never truly loved someone deeply, then you'll probably won't be emotionally influenced by this movie.
Try to look at the bigger picture, this is about living life.. Love and being never too old to learn what's really important!
Watchable if only for Blake Lively being charming as always. Also the guy playing young William absolutely nailing that Harrison Ford smile!
The narration was so soulless and odd it really took something away from the film. With this plot it I feel like they could have done so much more but in the end it was just another romance movie masquerading as an episode of the twilight zone.
I agree with what another commenter said, they could definitely have added some more mystery to it all.
Welp, all reviews here seem to be at opposite extremes - either "masterpiece", 9, 10.. or "wasted time".
It's neither, "not great, not terrible" someone would say - more like a 66-67% on votes here
I remember posters around the cinema I used to go to at the time of its release and I was interested by the premise, which turns out to be trivialized by the generic love story and Adaline understanding the usual stuff one understands when plagued/gifted by immortality, as much as the "liberation" at the end .
Came here after having seen Krieger's "Celeste & Jesse forever" which was delightful. Here I gotta say I'm disappointed, as this movie tasted of already seen too many times, one of those you leave behind as soon as you leave the theater.
It's ok for a slow night where you're looking for something predictable and forgettable, made with technical craft. But not much more than that
And they lived happily ever after... Predictable from start to finish. Just a cheesy love story wrapped up and pretending to be something it's not. Of course normality resumes. There was no way this film was ever going to not have a happy ending. Was hoping for a lot more and it just never ever came.
What a perfect movie! I could give it 8 but it's deserve 9 bc they Really did great job with scenes and that's charm feeling
Recommended
This is such a cliche plotline, with very little to offer. It's too bad because this movie had potential. The acting was quite good, but I struggled to make it through to the end due to the poor sceenplay. Do not watch this.
Terrible. A Hollywood's classic shallow nonsense.
Why do film studios have to spell stuff out for us , we are not idiots. The fact that we knew Adaline never aged from the start was a bad move. The studio should have kept us guessing...make the audience work. Why was Adaline on the Run?, Why did she have to keep changing identities?. The big reveal should have been when Adaline met Ellis' father. A great film but could have been so much better. As soon as this movie hits blu ray. I am going to make my own edit.
Blake Lively was enchanting and beautiful. I haven't watched her Savages but in this she was classic. Though the story felt like I've read it somewhere. It's quite familiar.
The Age of Adaline is a well-crafted and compelling character drama. The story follows a young woman named Adaline Bowman who doesn’t age and must re-invent herself every decade to avoid suspicion, but her blossoming new romance with a charming philanthropist gives her hope that she can stop running. Blake Lively gives an excellent performance and has a classic look that enables her to seamlessly blend into the various time periods (whether it’s the ‘20s, the ‘60s, or modern day). Additionally, the sets and costumes are quite impressive and give the film an elegant look and feel. And the score is quite beautiful, providing an enchanting, surreal-like quality. Incredibly heartwarming, The Age of Adaline is a captivating tale about the magic of life.
I've read and seen similar storylines but this version is my favorite. There's just a lot of elegance to it, which I love. The characters are amazing and I have to say that the song choices complimented the scenes very nicely. That's something you probably won't typically notice but I think that it really made this movie stand out.
It was good. Harrison Ford eats all. In the party scene was Serena Van de Wodsed and not Adalin. She es lovely
"The Secret of Adaline offers a love story that, while perhaps a little rushed, is wrapped in a layer of originality thanks to its fantastical element. The inclusion of immortality as a central part of the plot adds an interesting twist to the romance, challenging traditional conventions and offering a fresh, new approach.
One of the film's strengths lies in its ability to incorporate scientific details that give it a credibility beyond simple "magic". This combination of fantasy and science adds depth to the story and allows the viewer to immerse themselves in a world where the impossible seems plausible.
However, despite its original elements, the film can suffer from a certain predictability. Constantly, one has the feeling that one knows what is going to happen next, and in many cases, one gets it right. This lack of surprise can detract from the emotional impact of the story and make the experience less engaging than it could have been.
Despite these criticisms, it's impossible not to love Blake Lively, who shines in the title role. Her charm and charisma make it easy to empathise with her character, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the film. I'm sure that without her, "The Secret of Adaline" would fail to hold the viewer's interest completely.
Weird stuff in this movie: a) Ellis was a creepy stalker who wouldn't take no for an answer, b) Adaline slept with Ellis and his dad, and c) the narrations felt really unnecessary. I did not really need or want to be convinced of some scientific reasoning behind this.
I much preferred her story with Ellis' dad, and the bits with her daughter.
rubbish movie but loved the mellow tones and cinematography
This movie was so well written that I was at the edge of my seat crying almost the whole movie. I don't know what did it, but feeling the pain the antagonist was going through displayed by Blake Lively felt so real.
I will rate this movie Shit that never gets old/10
Neat concept, but I took the concept and then did nothing with it for the entire movie. it was quite artsy and had some good cinematography at times, but Adeline and Ellis were frankly never likable and their actions never made much sense or had any real explanation. They did stuff for drama and to make the plot play out like the writers wanted, but it didn't make sense nor was it satisfying nor even interesting. About the only utilization of the premise was to make the whole movie extremely weird and uncomfortable and Adeline even less likable. The production was good and the acting fine, but a movie like this dies by its writers.
Having seen this movie in lists for a long time, I actually never got around to reading what the summary even was. A romance movie where the girl doesn’t age? I’m intrigued. Not because I like to watch romantic movies casually, but because it seems right up there with some other cheesy romantic plots that could only come from this genre (think The Lake House with a mailbox that travels notes thru time lol). All this to say, it’s not a bad movie at all! Quite worth watching for a romance movie. Blake Lively makes it enjoyable at a minimum!
Rating: 3/5 - 7.5/10 - Worth Watching
What a lovely movie. This universe houses so many incredible things. Very greatful for being here, feel all that emotions and share the life with others :yellow_heart:
Essentially "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" but less sad and ends on a happy note. A solid film, but had the potential to be even better and missed the opportunity to make some scenes more emotional. I was waiting to tear up at least once but it never happened.
I LOVED this film so much. In order for me to enjoy a "love story", it has to contain something more than just the tried & true Harlequin tropes and clichés. For me to become invested, it has to be about something. And this film delivers in spades. It's Sci-Fi, but it's so authentic in every other facet of the story, that the... "magic" simply becomes miniscule. The magic is still important to the overall plot, but it's not front and center. Adaline is front and center. Her struggles, her joys, her pains. We connect with Adaline so sincerely that we experience these things with her as opposed to watching her go through them. That's rare in hollyweird, these days.
The acting was superb. Not one performance falls short. I don't know what a "perfect film" is and I don't spend my time looking for one. What I love are movies/films that entertain me from beginning to end and The Age of Adaline thoroughly entertained me.
An incredibly sweet story, which made me cry.
Critics give this movie a very low rating saying that it was a dull story, unrealistic, and has a lot of flaws. It does have some plotholes and things that can be improved but it no way should it be judged in realism. It is meant to be a fantasy and the voice over definitely gave off a "storybook" feeling. So why can't Adeline be your modern day Snow White? anywho, it was a great watch for me as I love these kind of stories. If you're into dramas like Time Traveler's Wife or Benjamin Button, this is for you.
A beautiful fantasy. Great capture of a premise we've seen before. Great casting, well performed. Blake Lively and Michiel Huisman - for many that is enough of a draw, but add Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker and, even, Harrison Ford (I'm not usually a fan of his) and the expectations increase. Filmed in beautiful British Columbia, the locations just add an etherial quality. My only criticism of this film is the unnecesary use of narration. It's a fantastic premise that doesn't need to be turned into a scientific treatise in order for us to suspend belief. I give this film an 8 (great) out of 10. Worthy of rewatches. [Fantasy Romance]
Brilliant movie brilliant idea and well excecuted! I am not a fan of fantasy movies but this one got my attention since the first moment..
Lively did great here her best perfomance for sure 7.6/10!
I loved every minute of this movie. What a beautiful and epic tale of love. Blake Lively is stunning and wonderful as always.
i love this movie alot
One of my fav movies! Such a great great story and playing!
Really enjoyed the film despite the mistakes it makes along the way. It's a lovely weekend film with a bottle of wine. I'm not totally convinced by the narration throughout the film, it worked in parts but not all the time. I'd watch it again but probably wouldn't buy it.
i loved the movie although as i read one comment where the person suggested that the age thing shoud've kept hidden and i agree with that, it would've been waaay better. @1treehillbilly
Definitely a pretty good movie, excellent story and well acted.
I don't know why ... but I loved it
I liked this movie because it made me remeber 'Vanilla Sky'. Love this ones!
What can I do to watch this. no streams yet.
it's great movie , with good end ^_*
One of the best films i've seen in 2015, fantastic story, paced, plot everything was superb.
It was so sincere, heartfelt. I cried a lot while watching this movie.
I love this movie it brought tear to my eyes
A simply fantastic film I Want More Please! Give me more!
It was good Serena oops Adalind. Harrison Ford eats all
Great movie. Great performance. Loved it
The concept is very good as is the acting and directing. There is but one issue. This story could have been edited down to 70 minutes or so. As it gives rise to some other stories previously done. It does not follow the same path and remains worth watching. 8/10 stars.
Shout by David RibeiroBlockedParent2015-09-15T03:34:13Z
Beautiful and touching film. Any one having to bare the burdden of a secret will relate to Adaline.