About timeBy

Megan Sellar

About Time is a British romantic film revolving around time travel where a young man tries to change his past to have a better future. The film was written and directed by Richard Curtis and was released in the United Kingdom on 4th September 2013 and in the United States on 1 November 2013.

Production

Production company: Working Title Films andTranslux

Nationality: English

Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Nicky Kentish Barnes

Music by Nick Laird-Clowes

Cinematography: John Guleserian

Edited by Mark Day

Directed and written by Richard Curtis

Filming Locations:Notting Hill, Paddington Station, Whitehouse Apartments, and Cornwall.All set in England.

Casting by Fiona Weir

Just contains raw footage

About Time is very similar to the film ‘Time Travellers Wife’

Running time – 123 minutes

Cast Members

Rachel McAdams - Mary Domhnall Gleeson - Tim Lake

Bill Nighy - Tim’s Dad

The full list of cast members:• Tom Hughes - Jimmy Kinkade• Domhnall Gleeson - Tim Lake• Rachel McAdams - Mary• Bill Nighy - Tim's Father• Lindsay Duncan - Tim's Mother• Tom Hollander - Harry• Margot Robbie - Charlotte• Lydia Wilson - Kit Kat• Vanessa Kirby - Joanna• Joshua McGuire - Rory• Richard Cordery - Uncle D.• Will Merrick - Jay• Clemmie Dugdale - Ginger Jenny• Harry Hadden-Paton - Rupert• Mitchell Mullen - Mary's Father, Fitz• Lisa Eichhorn - Mary's Mother, Jean• Jenny Rainsford - Polly• Natasha Powell - Aunty May• Mark Healy - Dans Le Noir Maitre D'• Ben Benson - Theatre Deserter• Philip Voss - Theatre Judge• Tom Godwin - Prompter• Pal Aron - Bhattie QC• Catherine Steadman - Tina• Andrew Martin Yates - Wedding Priest

Verity Fullerton - Posy (Newborn)Veronica Owings - Posy (1 Year)Olivia Konten - Posy (2 1/2-3 Years)Sarah Heller - Posy (5 Years)Jaiden Dervish - Boy PosyJacob Francis - Jeff (Newborn)Jago Freud - Jeff (5 Months)Ollie Phillips - Jeff (2 Years)Sophie Pond - Jo (6 Months)Sophie Brown - Jo (1 Year)Molly Seymour - Trudy (Party Guest)Matilda Sturridge - Flirty GirlTom Stourton - JohnRebecca Chew - Pret A Manger ServerJon West - Court ClerkGraham Richard Howgego - JudgeKerrie Liane Studholme - Jury ForemanKen Hazeldine - DefendantBarbar Gough - Jazz SingerJon Boden - BuskerCharlie Curtis - Young Tim

Distribution

Distributed by Universal Studios

Budget: $12 million

Release pattern: The film’s premiere was in London on the 8th August 2013. It was later released in the UK on the 4th September 2013. The DVD was released earlier this year on the 3rd February 2014.

SoundtracksBen Folds – "The Luckiest" Paul Buchanan – "Mid Air"Groove Armada – "At the River"The Cure – "Friday I'm in Love"Amy Winehouse – "Back to Black"Ron Sexsmith – "Gold in Them Hills"Nick Laird-Clowes – "The About Time Theme"Nick Cave – "Into My Arms"Jimmy Fontana – "Il Mondo"The Killers – "Mr. Brightside"Sugababes – "Push the Button"Ellie Goulding – "How Long Will I Love You?"The trailer contains the song "Lakehouse" by Of Monsters and Men.

Marketing and promotion

About Time Facebook page

About Time Twitter page

The film About Time has it’s own page on the official Universal Studios Entertainment website

Trailer

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OIFdWk83no

This is the official film trailer for About Time. The trailer involves different clips from various different scenes of the film. The purpose of the trailer is to engage readers and make them want to see more

Exhibition

The film was rated 7.8/10 by the film website imbd.com

The film made $1,076,250 (USA) on the opening weekend and made £1,761,079 in the UK

On the opening weekend in the US, the film was shown on 175 Screens whereas in the UK it was shown on 556 Screens

Box office figures: $87,100,449

Shown in 1,280 theatres

Target audience: The film was primarily targeted towards women over the age of 18

Reviews‘After dominating the landscape of British middle-of-the-road romcoms, Notting Hill and Four Weddings writer Richard Curtis returns with just his third film as director. Fortunately, About Time is more coherent and less stick-your-fingers-down-your-throat than either of its predecessors, Love Actually or The Boat That Rocked. Yes, it’s a romance, but one that feels a little more soulful.’ Total Film

‘In the end, it's a charmer. For those of you who have liked Curtis' previous rom-coms, come along for a lovely joyride...’ Elias Savanda

‘Brilliantly written and well directed by Curtis (this is his third film behind the camera), "About Time" is just another jewel in his crown as the reigning romantic comedy king.’ Michael Smith

‘About Time is a solid tale about love, loss, and family with great performances - that leans on a compelling but sometimes problematic time-travel premise.’ Ben Kendrick