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Second Time Around (2002)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:7
Rotten:17
Average Rating:4.3/10
Theatrical Release:Nov 23, 2001 Limited
Synopsis: Ekin Cheng stars in this delirious sci-fi/romance as Ren, who survives a horrible accident only to be sent back in time with a beautiful police officer named Tina. Sent back to alter history by a... Ekin Cheng stars in this delirious sci-fi/romance as Ren, who survives a horrible accident only to be sent back in time with a beautiful police officer named Tina. Sent back to alter history by a mysterious stone, this unlikely couple must ascertain their purpose in the past as they come to grips with their mutual attraction. [More]
Starring: Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung
Starring: Ekin Cheng, Cecilia Cheung
Director: Jeff Lau
Director: Jeff Lau
Studio: Menemsha
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Reviews for Second Time Around
Vera's three actors -- Mollà, Gil and Bardem -- excel in insightful, empathetic performances.
Spain's greatest star wattage doesn't overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy.
[Javier Bardem is] one of the few reasons to watch the film, which director Gerardo Vera has drenched in swoony music and fever-pitched melodrama.
Extremely well acted by the four primary actors, this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten.
Movies like this are selling the old European candor, the old wink of 'bold' revelation. But in 2002, such revelations wilt.
It’s sincere to a fault, but, unfortunately, not very compelling or much fun.
With the film's striking ending, one realizes that we have a long way to go before we fully understand all the sexual permutations involved.
The sort of picture in which, whenever one of the characters has some serious soul searching to do, they go to a picture-perfect beach during sunset.
Despite some strong performances, never rises above the level of a telanovela.
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