We view a section of land from a fixed vantage point spread across millions of years, from prehistoric to modern times. A house is eventually built on this spot, and we watch those lives play out before us, juxtaposing back and forth in time (sometimes simultaneously). Robert Zemeckis's latest effort unfolds like an experimental, high concept play. At the heart of this story is a couple's evolving relationship through decades (with lots of CGI transmogrification to accomplish this effect). Contains multitudes of sadness and generational trauma, as we see that life is just one tragedy after another over time. Why would anyone want to perpetuate that cycle? Regardless, it's a simple story told well and it aims for the heartstrings. Life moves fast and then it's over. It may be excessively sentimental and gaudy, but it's good schmaltz. Reunites Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright (as well as composer Alan Silvestri) for the first time since Forrest Gump.
3½ Relax-Y-Boys out of 5
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"There's no point to any of this. It's all just a random lottery of meaningless tragedy and a series of near escapes. So, I take pleasure in the detail: You know, a quarter pounder with cheese. Those are good. The sky about 10 minutes before it starts to rain. The moment where your laughter becomes a cackle. And, I sit back and I ride my own melt."
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How is Reality Bites not on here yet? Ah, I'll never catch up.
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