A matter of time (About Time) is a 2013 British romantic comedy fantasy film directed by Richard Curtis from a screenplay by Richard Curtis. The film was released in the United States on 4 September 2013.
Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) is an ordinary British young man who, on his 21st birthday, learns a surprising family secret: the men in his family can travel back in time. No machine, no magic — just through concentration and desire.
Tim decides to use this ability to improve his life - especially his love life. After a series of failed attempts and comical situations, he meets Mary (Rachel McAdams). But over time, Tim realizes that even the ability to relive moments cannot protect you from pain, loss, and old age. The real magic lies not in controlling time, but in living it to the fullest.
Richard Curtis (known for classics like "„Truly love“" and „"„Notting Hill„"„) is a master of human warmth. The film bears his typical signature – a mix of humor, nostalgia and philosophy. It is visually warm, with soft British lighting, cozy interiors and realistic scenes of everyday life.
The music, including compositions by Ben Folds and Nick Laird-Clowes, reinforces the feeling of intimacy and temporal melancholy.
„A matter of time“" is not a time travel movie. It's a movie about life - about those simple, everyday moments we miss while waiting for the "perfect day.".
