The Time Traveler's Wife (2009).

Just got back from watching this at the cinema.. Orange Wednesdays :). As I read the book a long long time ago, I only had a rather vague recollection of the plot, so watching the film was still mostly fresh for me in terms of the details. This is basically about Henry DeTamble (Eric Bana), a Chicago librarian with a rare genetic disease causing him to time travel at any time, to any place. Without clothes ;) Cue many shots of Eric Bana's ass. One day he meets Claire Abshire (Rachel McAdams), an artist who claims to have known him since she was 6. Thus begins the story of how their relationship and life evolves around dealing with Henry's condition. After getting past the unrealistic plot, this is a tear-jerking romantic drama which explores themes such as love, loss and absence. The humour which was slotted in, especially at their wedding, delivers some light relief from the more serious issues at hand. As the film progresses, the mood gets darker as the images of Henry's death begins to cast a shadow on his life and loved ones. One thing this film makes you realise is how in a relationship, two people can be having totally different experiences; yet there are moments you both share that bring you closer together. As shown by Claire's memories of seeing Henry when she was younger. Would've been great to see McAdams have some kind of Mean-Girls-esque outburst but obviously asking for too much.. Bana and McAdams had some nice chemistry. I'm not sure whether the CGI did a good job in showing what Henry would've looked like when time-travelling - he kind of just fades from the outside, like he is dissolving. Personally I imagined a more fading-out kind of transition. However, I really liked the cinematography - interesting angles and lovely hues. I think that's what made this film a bit more magical. The scenes in the meadow were always so bright, filled with yellow, depicting the happier times that they spent together. Whereas scenes toward the end of the film are a lot darker, bluer.
This was actually quite a good adaptation of the book, though obviously things were left out. The book also delivers from Claire's point of view, giving a fuller narrative. Though the reviews for this film weren't that good, I found it satisfying enough to have spent time watching it. I'd recommend after reading the book.