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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 48
  2. Negative: 8 out of 48

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  1. RyanS.
    Feb 16, 2002
    3
    The only thing that held this movie together was the songs by Enya. The ending was atrocious and the whole concept was outrageous and lacked any logical meaning. My left ball hurts because of it.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. NinaR.
    Aug 1, 2001
    10
    I thought it was an awesome movie. Think about it, she was dying but yet made the best out of the time she had left to help another in need. I am buying this movie. If possible one day I want my grandchildren and great grandchildren to be sure and see it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. KellM.
    Sep 4, 2001
    8
    Great, great, great. I liked the beginning-it was needed to appreciate the ending.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. ManishS
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    This is one of the best movie ever written and acted. You may not like it but it is the best movie for any "Human" being. Before anything else we are human beings. so being Human is being"with " love. always giving always caring always forgiving, No demanding etc etc. rest is the movie. frankly speaking I did not like the last few minutes. I think director spoiled it due to time limitation....Love infact does not know time. etc etc.....anyway take care and love you. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. KellM.
    Sep 4, 2001
    8
    Great, great, great. I liked the beginning-it was needed to appreciate the ending.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. GregP.
    Feb 20, 2002
    10
    This is the love that everyone dreams about. If you want an emotionally stimulating movie, this is the one to watch!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. IvanN
    May 11, 2009
    9
    After looking through "professional" critic reviews, I finally understood why I like Chicago Tribune so much over other periodicals. The thing is that those guys at CT do have hearts and do understand that there is more to life than what you expect in an average, credit-backed, bubble-life.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. JustinM.
    Jan 10, 2002
    10
    I really enjoyed the movie ... it's one of those movies that bring out the best in life and show how much life is precious ...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. Debbie
    Jul 20, 2002
    10
    I absolutely loved this movie. Sure, it was awkward in spots but so is life. Keanu Reeves really nailed the "yuppy jerk" bit and the chemistry between him and Charlize Theron really made this movie memorable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. NiallM.
    May 8, 2003
    9
    I really enjoyed this film, it is one of the best iv seen in the past while. charlize and keanu did a great job, the chemistry between them i thought was electric. im not a person that would cry at a film but this film had me very close, it certainly caused a lump in my throat. up to the last quarter of this film had me feeling heart warmed and feeling that this is was happiness is (especially that scene which keanu realised this is all he ever wanted), and then the last quarter moved me tremendiously. good film. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. MadisonS.
    May 28, 2004
    10
    It's reality. It's not some fairy tale where everyone falls in love and lives happily ever after.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. RichardK.
    Oct 27, 2001
    5
    This is one of those films where you wished they'd asked you to work out those weak spots. It should have been made better. You had the right girl and the guy, but then it falls flat. Needs a better finish too.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. GeorgiP.
    Apr 25, 2001
    8
    Women would love the romance in the movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. SpryP.
    Aug 12, 2001
    10
    I don't understand why everyone gave it such a lousy review. Although the beginning was odd, it made sense in the end. There are so many people who cant stand to watch a movie that doesn't have some huge muscled guy blowing up buildings and then making passionate love to some woman. To hell with plot, I want me some 'splosions!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. Igor
    Nov 24, 2002
    10
    I find this movie amazing. the story is great the actors are great. I rea.ly recommend this movie to people.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. TaniaH.
    Dec 13, 2002
    10
    This is the best love movie I have ever seen! It teaches you about living your live as if it was your last day. It made me cry!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. Meagan-SueC.
    Feb 18, 2002
    7
    This movie is one that I could watch over and over. It may be depressing and sad but it is a great love story. Both leading actors did a great job. Memorable movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. SophiaD.
    Feb 2, 2002
    10
    Why are people giving it bad reviews? This film is excellent and deserves praise. I am definitely going to buy this movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. RobiA.
    Mar 23, 2002
    10
    Excellent, romantic, funny, witty, loving and sad. All you could ask for.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. HaillyB.
    Apr 15, 2002
    10
    Charlize was the best, the movie was really sweet and the critics are all tired of their jobs now so they don't care what they say. But it was definitely one of the best love stories ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. MichelleK.
    Apr 24, 2002
    9
    The movie was hard to follow at first, but as it went on the theme of the movie seemed to out weight your understanding. Toward the end it all came together. Overall it was a lovely movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. LairdS.
    Jul 26, 2002
    10
    I was just about to turn off this movie after 10 minutes, I'm not a big movie buff, but WOW the movie connected with me. i believe I had an experience like this, and because of my inmaturness, I let it all go. I've only come to this conclusion now in my life.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. Lef
    Jul 6, 2002
    10
    It was great. One of my best movies that i saw this year.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. Timber
    Aug 14, 2002
    5
    A tear jerker, that's for sure. Unfortunatley, Keanu Reeves apparently can't show any emotion other than impatience and gruffness. He's a great jerk, but a lousy romantic and terrible at showing tears. He should stick to action flicks. Charlize Theron I think did a great job. Unfortunately, her character was inconsistently written. Somewhat surprised at the ending. The dialogue was leading me to believe Sara Deever would change her mind...obviously not the case, but can't say more on that. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. LeahW.
    Nov 22, 2003
    10
    One of the best films i have ever seen.. well romance film neway! extremely moving.. made me cry 10/10 without a doubt.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. AlexanderA.
    May 5, 2003
    10
    Es una de las mejores peliculas que e visto y me ah motivado :P
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. Buffyfan
    Jul 22, 2003
    10
    This is one of the best drama movies that I have ever seen. Keanua Reeves is magnificent in this movie I actually cried when I watched this it difently is a classic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. GloriaC.
    Jan 19, 2005
    5
    It was a very drama movie i love it alot.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. ElvisS.
    Feb 17, 2001
    2
    Elvis wished he could have left the building during this film.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  30. MichaelM.
    Nov 2, 2002
    10
    Having spun through it the critics comments I'm begining to realise the value of not have to write to be paid. The film works and both leads carry the script off well. It entertained my wife and I for a few hours and nobody got shot. As for the critics, ignorance is bliss, Ha Ha Ha!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. Navid
    Dec 30, 2002
    0
    The most boring and nonsense romance move ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  32. KevinD.
    Jan 24, 2002
    10
    It reminded me of myself and i related to Nelson very much and it gave me an awakening.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. WilliamK.
    Dec 11, 2001
    9
    Why do I bother reading what critics write about? Most of them probalby never made it in film and now makes a living trashing simple films such as this.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  34. kkk
    May 22, 2012
    10
    The movie was ok, not something I would admire nor would recommend someone to watch.well, I felt Reeves overacted in few sections though he is a good actor.I could not digest series of events that followed since their first encounter. It was totally Illogical. Yes,it had emotions,but movie lacked balance of emotions and drama.Well, Nelson Moss (Keanu Reeves) should have called the police when Sara Deever (Charlize Theron) was irritating him. Expand
Metascore

Generally unfavorable - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 30
  2. Negative: 18 out of 30
  1. 30
    This is one of those movies in which there are only two types of people: officious yuppie pricks, and the beautiful folks who stop and smell the daisies. What keeps it (barely) from being completely intolerable is Keanu Reeves' hilariously awful lead performance.
  2. 40
    Does neither of its leads any favors. But they fill their roles admirably, and then some. Time and again, in a movie that repeatedly threatens mawkishness, you can sense them gently steering away just in the nick of time.
  3. The film's last half-hour -- or do I mean its final two weeks? -- is meant to keep the audience sniffling and sobbing uncontrollably, but the only thing likely to elicit tears is the sight of Mr. Reeves dressed in a white dinner jacket crooning "Time After Time."