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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
Has all the complexity and realistic human behavior of an episode of General Hospital.
Vera's technical prowess ends up selling his film short; he smoothes over hard truths even as he uncovers them.
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.
Apparently reassembled from the cutting-room floor of any given daytime soap.
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.
In addition to the overcooked, ham-fisted direction, which has all the actors reaching for the back row, the dialogue sounds like horrible poetry.
Spain's greatest star wattage doesn't overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy.
Despite some strong performances, never rises above the level of a telanovela.
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