Review of The Age of Adaline (2015) by Omotestgump — 04 May 2023

Unlike those critics, I love moving and sentimental films, and The Age of Adaline has been a nourishment that I could not have imagined when I was once dying from Blade II and The Jackal.

The film tells the story of one woman. She is 29 years old when a car accident and a lightning strike leave her with a body that never ages. She was hunted by the FBI and lived regularly changing her name and where she lived.

It is a pity that she is doomed to fall in love and not be able to grow old with the person she falls in love with. She has given up on the idea of falling in love, but it is predictable that her ideal partner will appear. Someone actually falls in love with her, but she is unable to step out on him who does not know her secret. Their relationship is both fun and sad.

However, the film takes a nosedive when the viewer begins to get tired of the fact that the protagonist never ages. It almost descends into just another silly romantic comedy with no intellectuality, but fortunately it is surged back up by the actor who plays his father: Harrison Ford. His appearance was abrupt and contrived, but he was able to regain his intellectuality.

I can say that I liked the film because of Harrison Ford. The astronomer brought back the intellectuality, sophistication, and mystery. I do buy the effort to push the story forward, although I am a little frustrated that he was the love interest of the past protagonist.

The performances by Blake Lively (as the main character, Adaline) and Harrison Ford were excellent. They left a lasting impression that matched the theme and made the film memorable for me. The acting is better than most similar romance films.

Some may find the story to be a bit clunky and shallow for the subject matter. While that is true, the ending is cohesive and poignant, if a bit contrived. That kind of sums up the film, and I can't say more to avoid spoilers, but I'm truly glad I saw it. Critics lost their feelings (Patch Adams, Click, etc. are rotten! is a good example). ), and I believe that they "mechanically" look at the details and give them short shrift. And I love this movie so much I'll probably watch it again someday.