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Writer:
Rafa Russo (writer)
Release Date:
25 June 1999 (USA) more
Tagline:
In the game of love, three's are wild.
Plot:
A shambling, out-of-work actor, desperate to win back the affections of his ex-girlfriend, unexpectedly stumbles upon a way to turn back the clock. full summary | add synopsis
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3 wins & 4 nominations more
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Cute with a very specific appeal more (36 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Lena Headey | ... | Sylvia Weld | |
| Douglas Henshall | ... | Victor Bukowski | |
| Penélope Cruz | ... | Louise | |
| Gustavo Salmerón | ... | Rafael | |
| Mark Strong | ... | Dave Summers | |
| Eusebio Lázaro | ... | Don Miguel | |
| Charlotte Coleman | ... | Alison Hayes | |
| Neil Stuke | ... | Freddy | |
| Elizabeth McGovern | ... | Diane | |
| Antonio Gil | ... | Director (as Antonio Gil-Martinez) | |
| Heather Weeks | ... | Carol | |
| Inday Ba | ... | Janice | |
| Paul Popplewell | ... | Simon | |
| David Spinx | ... | Vendor (as Dave Spinks) | |
| David Fishley | ... | Pianist (as Dave Fishley) |
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If Only... (Australia) (France) (UK)
Lieber gestern als nie (Germany)
Lluvia en los zapatos (Spain)
Twice Upon a Yesterday (USA)
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Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality.
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91 min
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Piece of My Heart more
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This is a cute film which is very enjoyable to watch. I wondered though if I formed part of a very select group of people who would enjoy it as much as I did. I saw it in Spain (in original version of course), where I was living at the time, which added to my appreciation of its "Spanishness". I am, nevertheless, English and enjoyed something peculiarly English about the whole thing, the self-deprecating humour as well as the great shots of London, (NOT the Tower or Big Ben, just ordinary real London) including the Notting Hill Carnival. And I think only the English can truly appreciate how near the bone the parodied BBC sitcom in which the main character becomes embroiled is.
I felt that to enjoy the film as I did, you have to bring together a number of different strands. For example, personal experience of both English and Spanish culture. And, speaking of culture, it helps if you are familiar with "Don Quijote". Add to this a penchant for both romantic comedy and bizarre fantasy worlds (for any fans of "Stig of the Dump" this has a scene a little like that for grown-ups) and you can really enjoy this film.
A peculiar title in English, by the way. In Spanish the title means "Rain in your shoes" (more or less) which emphasises the time travel element less and makes it a little more mysterious, I feel. The English sounds a bit hackneyed in my opinion. I thought I had read somewhere that it was called "The man with rain in his shoes", though this is a bit of a mouthful I must admit.