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Second Time Around (2002)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:7

Rotten:17

Average Rating:4.3/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

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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Emanuel Levy

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Kimberly Jones

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2.5/4

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Kurt Dahlke

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Christopher Null

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Rich Cline

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Joe Baltake

Vera's three actors -- Mollà, Gil and Bardem -- excel in insightful, empathetic performances.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 14 2002 06:42 PM

Sacramento Bee

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Charles Ealy

Tell yourself it's OK to be jealous. Go ahead and mock poor Alberto.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 11 2002 04:16 PM

Dallas Morning News

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1.5/4

Laura Kelly

Spain's greatest star wattage doesn't overcome the tumult of maudlin tragedy.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 22 2002 04:42 PM

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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2/4

Moira MacDonald

[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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 01 2002 04:48 PM

Seattle Times

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Patrick Z. McGavin

Extremely well acted by the four primary actors, this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 07 2002 04:28 PM

Chicago Tribune

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David Elliott

Movies like this are selling the old European candor, the old wink of 'bold' revelation. But in 2002, such revelations wilt.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 01 2002 04:39 PM

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David Noh

It’s sincere to a fault, but, unfortunately, not very compelling or much fun.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 10 2002 08:06 AM

Film Journal International

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Andrew Sarris

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.

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New York Observer

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Frank Scheck

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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 19 2001 03:40 PM

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Maitland McDonagh

Despite some strong performances, never rises above the level of a telanovela.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 14 2001 06:08 PM

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