The Lake House

Name: The Lake House
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: June 16, 2006
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock

2006

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: June 16, 2006 | PG

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock

Summary: Based on the original 2000 South Korean film "Il Mare," The Lake House is a love story that explores the intriguing concept of an intimate communication across time.

Director: Alejandro Agresti

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Rating: PG

Runtime: 99 min

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Roger Ebert

What I respond to in the movie is its fundamental romantic impulse. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

An enjoyably sudsy romance starring a moody Keanu Reeves, a broody Sandra Bullock, and the titular structure - a jewel box of glass and steel perched on stilts over Lake Michigan. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are both such guarded celebrities that I have a hard time imagining them as lovers, a problem this Chicago-based romantic fantasy surmounted by isolating them from each other almost entirely. Read full review

Michael Sragow

If you haven't had enough of Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan weepies like "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993) and "You've Got Mail" (1998), The Lake House gives us Mopey in Chicago and You've Got Snail Mail. Read full review

Michael Phillips

This is a project whose elements, from concept to script to casting, refuse to follow the usual formulas, which is good, yet they never quite cohere. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

The only real magic in The Lake House is that Kate and Alex have never heard of e-mail. Read full review

Peter Travers

I can't believe that even the most rabid chick-flick masochists wouldn't gag on it. Read full review

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toronto905

Sep 28, 2015

What I really like about this film is that it reunites Keanu and Sandra for the first time since they starred in Speed. After 12 years, they're BACK! And their romantic chemistry is still there. This time, it's drama and romance which powerfully strengthens their chemistry and feelings. EverWhat I really like about this film is that it reunites Keanu and Sandra for the first time since they starred in Speed. After 12 years, they're BACK! And their romantic chemistry is still there. This time, it's drama and romance which powerfully strengthens their chemistry and feelings. Ever since they did not reunite since Speed 2: Cruise Control, I thought they would never reunite. Also, the plot may seem a bit too convoluted for scientists because there's a science-fiction wrinkle time difference of two years. What you don't realize is that it's not time travel. If you actually believe in the magic of this story, this romance fantasy will come to life! It's about realizing that the best moment of your life (meeting or getting to know a friend, not just in person but by letter) can happen unexpectedly. It's truly heartwarming and powerfully. Without Sandy and Keanu reunited, this film would flop. And this adorable, romantic couple is the only thing that makes this film shine. It's a love story about two friends who live two years apart and "magically" reunite. It shows that they truly have feelings for each other and care for each other no matter what. This film is a must watch for the Keandra fans.… Expand

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PatriciaG.

Sep 30, 2006

I love this movie, and the chemistry between the two stars is wonderful. All love should be as good as this.

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Craigk

Oct 12, 2006

Great movie, my wife is going to love it, great themes, nice twist and good music. It's a remake from a Korean film that was also well done. Great casting too. I was surprised how far Keanu Reeves has come with his acting. I recommend it, although I'm an action/comedy guy. Also, Great movie, my wife is going to love it, great themes, nice twist and good music. It's a remake from a Korean film that was also well done. Great casting too. I was surprised how far Keanu Reeves has come with his acting. I recommend it, although I'm an action/comedy guy. Also, for those who like to learn something or take away something from movies, this one had me reflecting a lot on the value of live and love. Maybe it will do the same for you.… Expand

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JudyT.

Jun 16, 2006

This is the first movie this year that I will definitely see again. This is a beautiful romaance with great scenery and good dialog. I was pleasantly surprised that I loved it so much. Keanu and Sandra were good. I too, laughed and cried, but what surprised me the most was that the audience This is the first movie this year that I will definitely see again. This is a beautiful romaance with great scenery and good dialog. I was pleasantly surprised that I loved it so much. Keanu and Sandra were good. I too, laughed and cried, but what surprised me the most was that the audience clapped at the end which is rare these days. Forget the cynical critics and see this movie.… Expand

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RobB.

Jun 19, 2006

The combined IQ of the stars of this movie is equivalent to my rating. And I actually like Reeves. Can't say the same about Bullock. How has she managed such a long career?

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WorstOfAllTime

Jun 30, 2006

I love the two stars. As for the movie, there is no chemistry and is it ever so slow. Has more holes than swiss cheese and is forgotten as soon as you leave the theater. Terrible movie that even a hopeless romantic cannot appreciate.

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BarbaraK.

Jun 17, 2006

Take the two most boring people in the world. Now imagine that you're an observer to a romance between them. You observe every small talk word, every move, etc. That's pretty much what the movie is. Any reasonably intelligent person can figure the movie plot out in the first few Take the two most boring people in the world. Now imagine that you're an observer to a romance between them. You observe every small talk word, every move, etc. That's pretty much what the movie is. Any reasonably intelligent person can figure the movie plot out in the first few minutes of the film. Most of the film is just filler that serves to stretch a five minute story out to an hour and a half.… Expand

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