Разгромная статья, и не поспоришь, фильм полное разочарование, разве что только на Джоша посмотреть....

‘The Lovers’: A lackluster love story

Roland Joffe may not have been the most prolific director over the past two decades, but it should not be forgotten that his name is signed to the astounding “The Mission” (1986), which followed the story of two Jesuit priests aiding a Brazilian village in the Amazon rainforest against Portuguese slavery in the 18th century and which received the Cannes film festival's top prize.

Joffe was also the director of “The Killing Fields,” which follows the trials and tribulations of a Western photographer caught in the political turmoil of Cambodia. After such films, one still has high expectations of Joffe's endeavors. Yet sadly, the cosmic love story “The Lovers,” set across two continents and two centuries, is a film that only astounds in its lack of emotion and cinematic forte.

This lavish production was said to have gone over budget, enduring financial difficulties throughout its execution. Perhaps this is one of the most prominent reasons for its problems of consistency and the lack of the very magic it sought to illustrate.

Such incredibly glamorous and over-the-top historic love stories with a cosmic and spiritual edge have been done before -- “The Fountain,” “Cloud Atlas” and even the “The Fall” -- proving that no matter how ridiculous or unconvincing notions of reincarnation or century-proof romances between souls can be, they have a surreal allure that speak to our subconscious desire for eternal love and our simple curiosity for visual grandiosity. Such melodramas, so to speak, can pull in audiences of all ages and have a very long shelf-life if they manage to address our most innate yearning: that the universe does not work in random chaos but rather everything we experience has meaning in the sense that someone up there is making sure our destinies are special and worthy. Trust me, I secretly wish for this every Sunday night before the work week is about to take its toll.

“The Lovers” also takes its best shot at addressing these feelings, yet its overwhelmingly cliché screenplay is more likely to provide laughs rather than create awe. The story starts in the near future, when an incredibly rich marine archeologist couple, Laura (Tamsin Egerton) and Jay (Josh Hartnett), discover a shipwreck in the middle of the ocean. Laura discovers an ancient ring in the shape of a snake locked and trapped within the wreck and believes it to be a valuable and mystical artifact that represents eternal love. Unfortunately, all goes to hell when Laura can't stop herself from trying to retrieve the ring; she's trapped underwater without oxygen and when Jay tries to save her in a heroic act, he ends up in a coma.

Cut to 18th-century India, partially colonized by the British Empire, the subcontinent is still home to feudal kingdoms and tribes. Clairvoyant Tulaja (Bollywood star Bipahsa Basu) is the lady-in-waiting to Queen Jamnabai (Aegina De Vas). One day, seeking council from her guru (who looks like he sprung out of a Lonely Planet guide), she is told that she will fall deeply in love but will unwittingly betray her lover. Tulaja is worried, but before she can really begin contemplating her fate, the prince pulls a Trojan horse-style attack on the castle and overthrows the king. Tulaja proves her fighting skills as she tries to protect the pregnant queen. Enter Scottish soldier James (again played by Hartnett) who tries to save the queen against the wishes of the stereotypically greedy and fat British generals who are allied with the prince.

James, his legion and Tulaja embark on a long journey across the country to safely deliver the queen to Bombay. During this supposedly adventurous journey, which lacks any kind of excitement thanks to scattered editing, Tulaja and James fall in love -- though the electricity between them isn't enough to light even a 10-watt bulb. He is obviously the man described by the guru, and we wonder how she can possibly betray him. When a snake-like ring pops up in the story, we realize that somewhere along the way destiny must take its toll, yet we have stopped wondering what will happen to this romance and exactly how the two love stories will be connected.

Don't expect any kind of quantum physics, let alone emotional sense or logic. Joffe unconvincingly delivers a final act that connects the dots like an ice cream commercial as opposed to a film.

Apart from Ben Nott's awe-inspiring cinematography, which does justice to the rich scenery of India, and Hartnett's genuine effort to make the Scottish soldier into a likable hero, “The Lovers” is unfortunately a rather big mess and flop. If you're up for watching a sequence of beautiful images back to back, this film will satisfy your need for optical refreshment, but if you're aching to see a tragic tearjerker romance, then the only tears you will shed will be of frustration.

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Очень добрый положительный отзыв о фильме "Вне времени " от Sci-Fi-London 2015:

Director: Roland Joffe.

Running Time: 105 minutes

Synopsis: A love story set over parallel universes, a scientist (Hartnett) exploring the depths for lost treasures ends up in a coma. From there we are transported to India during Britain’s attempts to turn vast stretches of land into its empire. Here, a Scottish soldier (also Hartnett), falls for an Indian warrior who has visions.

Romance and quantum physics are unlikely, but rewarding, bedfellows. They can also be very divisive, as proved by 2006’s The Fountain. The idea of love spanning time and universes is something that could be very sappy and overly sentimental, but it appears that Roland Joffe shows all of the charm and understanding that Darren Aronofsky was able to slide into his similarly themed tale. This is quite the relief given that Joffe’s filmography has never quite retained the greatness he showed in the 80s with his triple bill of The Killing Fields, The Mission, and Shadow Makers. A producer credit on Super Mario Bros. isn’t going to help anyone, but like with all things with passion behind them, it is clear that Joffe is quite enamoured with the idea of quantum physics.

Hartnett gives quite possibly his best performance to date as both an American scientist exploring the ocean depths in the near future, and as a Scottish soldier begrudgingly following orders from cowardly Englishmen. The two are linked by a pair of rings known as The Lovers, which as legend has it, will always find each other. The film itself plants most of its narrative in the sequences set in India, to the point where your brain is constantly wondering when we will return to the future segments. This imbalance is the only real distraction and fault in an otherwise very adoring and classical feeling film.

The romance itself feels archetypal, with Hartnett’s soldier falling for a woman on the side of the enemy (Basu), but their chemistry is gradually built upon through a number of sweet, not sickly, scenes. Hartnett capitalises on his signature understated charm, but also holds enough power as to make a believable officer. Basu is also a strong character, herself being a warrior and protector of the royal family who must battle with her own premonitions of betraying her future love. The romance is also always expanded through scenes of action and intensity. The two are drawn together while being constantly pursued, or preparing for an encroaching attack. It results in a film of epic scope that doesn’t need to slow down in order to find emotion.

The film itself is stunning on all accounts. The costumes, sets, and locations are beautiful, but Joffe never feels the need to show off. Unlike modern Hollywood epics, where grandiose sweeping shots and bombastic music must highlight every small detail, the world of The Lovers feels lived in and true. Despite its relatively low budget, the film never feels constrained either. 1778 India feels as authentic as it possibly could, with only Hartnett’s sometimes faltering accent remaining as a clue to the fact it’s a film production. A lot of practical effort has gone into making of this film, and although it would be hyperbolic to even suggest there are echoes of David Lean’s best work, it is certainly the closest we have gotten in perhaps the last two decades.

Dirk Brosse’s score owing a lot to Clint Mansell’s from The Fountain, while still holding enough originality and power to warrant many a listen. It conveys emotion without having to broadcast what it’s trying to achieve, much like Joffe’s direction. The Lovers is a strong film that seems to have been rejected by most audiences. Having toured the festival circuit for a few years now, it’s not surprising that such a classical love story with a sci-fi edge has found it hard to find a home. The main storyline could have survived without the futuristic flourishes, and the imbalance in the narrative does sometimes feel awkward. Overall though, this was a heartfelt and delightful film that kept me absolutely engrossed and involved.

Может, действительно в кинотеатрах идет нормальный фильм? А нам в сеть сбросили сокращенную версию?

Кинопремьеры: «Скала» мечется среди землетрясения, Энтони Хопкинса похищают, мемуары писательницы вдохновляют, Джош Хартнетт попадает в прошлое, а российское кино в своем репертуаре.

«Вне времени» 16+

И мелодрама под конец. Правда, не очень высокий рейтинг, а точнее совсем никакой, но зато Джош Хартнетт. Сюжет: пока парень в коме, он переступает границы реальности и переносится в Индию 1778 года. В другом, незнакомом ему мире он начинает жить жизнью британского офицера Джеймса Стюарта, поглощенного страстью к прекрасной женщине. Что же выберет Джей: остаться в мире прошлого и сражаться за любовь воительницы Туладжи или вернуться в реальный мир и бороться за собственную жизнь? Хартнетт в форме офицера – великолепен, какая разница хорош ли фильм, когда можно смотреть в его прозрачные глаза. Ну мы слегка ушли от темы. Режиссер: Роланд Жоффе – тот самый, который снял легендарную «Алую Букву», от которой мы тоже не в восторге, но там есть Гари Олдман. Похоже, у Жоффе фишка делать ставки на крутых ребят. Мы пока не решили, смотреть или нет, а вы определяйтесь.
Ирина Чернышева

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"Вне времени": одноразовая сказка для уставших взрослых

В прокат наконец поступает голливудская картина "Вне времени" с Джошем Хартнеттом в главной роли. Мировая премьера состоялась в 2013-2014 году, но в странах СНГ этот фильм появляется только сейчас.

Фактически "Вне времени" - это сказка, в которой прошлое смиксовано с не очень далеким будущим. Главный герой Джей Финнел, успешный и красивый ученый, исследует подводный мир и ищет артефакты, уцелевшие на дне морском. Во время очередной вылазки ученый натыкается на некое кольцо, но не вытаскивает его – сложно добраться. Ночью, пока Джей отдыхает, его невеста решает сделать сюрприз и отправляется на дно самостоятельно. Естественно, девушка застревает, и спасать ее приходится доблестному и прекрасному полуобнаженному Джошу Хартнетту. В результате главный герой впадает в кому и попадает (то ли в своем подсознании, то ли в параллельной реальности) в далекое прошлое.

Переход в 1778 год происходит моментально. Не успевает зритель осознать происходящее, как на экране уже разворачиваются события: британская экспансия и попытки завоевать земли Индии, чопорные чиновники в напудренных париках, которые жаждут золота, внутренние проблемы отдельных территорий… При этом в описании фильма ребром ставится вопрос, что выберет Джей, прошлое или настоящее.

На самом деле эта проблема практически не стоит. О том, что Джей должен куда-то вернуться, режиссер напоминает лишь под самый конец. Все остальное время главный герой успешно сражается с нехорошими людьми и защищает прекрасных индийских женщин, отстаивает свою точку зрения перед чиновниками и время от времени рискует своей головой.

Первое, что должно насторожить потенциального зрителя картины – рейтинг на IMDb. Если за пару лет со дня мировой премьеры фильм набрал всего лишь 4,7 баллов из 10 – это уже о чем-то говорит.

На самом деле о создании "Вне времени" заявили еще в 2010 году, на тот момент он шел под другим рабочим названием и должен был рассказывать о путешествии во времени – которое, судя по результату, попросту нещадно обчекрыжили, оставив только самые денежные сцены, которые пожалели и оставили. Сам же сценарий, казалось, писал кто-то из казахстанских режиссеров. Соблюдены все основные принципы, по которым создают кинокартины в нашей стране: это и батальные сцены, и множество кадров с "бохатой" жизнью, и малоосмысленные диалоги главных героев, которые вызывают смех в зале своей наивностью и топорностью.

Тем не менее, если не вдумываться и смотреть картину после невероятно долгого и тяжелого рабочего дня, то она может показаться красивой сказкой для взрослых – на один вечер, чтобы отвлечься. В таком случае уже не очень напрягают постоянные несостыковки, а за сюжетом будет легко следить, даже если трижды отлучаться на кухню за бутербродами, не ставя на паузу.

Сложно понять, в какой момент фантазийная мелодрама с качественным актерским составом превратилась в "ванильную" драму для очень уставших от работы взрослых и для тинейджеров, фанатеющих от тематики прошлого либо от Индии. Опытный в выборе хороших фильмов Джош Хартнетт отрабатывает свое на ура, компанию ему составляют красивые актрисы Бипаша Басу и Тэмзин Эджертон. А снимал все это режиссер Роланд Жоффе, на счету которого – "Алая буква", сериал "Факультет" и полуроссийский "Ты и я" с Антоном Ельчиным и Мишей Бартон. Вероятно, дело в том, что на этот раз Жоффе выступил еще и в качестве сценариста. И даже несмотря на интересный изначально сюжет и неплохую актерскую игру, проект удалось "завалить" по полной программе – убойными диалогами, затянутыми бессмысленными сценами и отсутствием логики в большинстве действий половины персонажей картины.

Словом, смотреть "Вне времени" имеет смысл только в одном случае: если вы слишком устали, чтобы искать смысл в том, что происходит на экране, и готовы получать удовольствие просто от красивой картинки. Коих в фильме несметное множество.

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Рецензия на фильм. Не хвалят, но и не разгромная...

Some Things Are Better Left Between "Lovers" Review
by Jason Ratigan

Your path is already chosen.

After spending the 1970's in television, Roland Joffé burst onto the scene with back-to-back critical hits with The Killing Fields (1984) (winning three Oscars from seven nominations) and The Mission (1986) (winning one Oscar from seven nominations)--a sophomore slump anyone might be proud of. Both films set in exotic locals during a periods of socio-political upheaval and both are marvelous. Then things go quiet, critically speaking, with incredible speed. Last I caught up with Joffé was There Be Dragons (2011) set during the Spanish Civil War--seemingly tailor-made for triumph--but failing to provide much of an impression of that little-covered topic because of his dedication to a oft-formulated love story. His latest outing is The Lovers (2015), which IMDB incredibly claims was released theatrically, about an exotic location during a period of socio-political upheaval that is, as the title may suggest, overshadowed by a oft-formulated love story.

Josh Hartnett plays two characters: a diving archaeologist named Jay Fennel and a Scottish army captain James Stewart--wait really? In the near future, Jay is on site with his wife Laura (Tamsin Egerton), looking over the remains of a ship where they find one half of a conjoined double ring. When mishap ensues, Jay falls into a coma. Meanwhile, back in 18th century India, Sonubai (Tehmina Sunny), the female bodyguard to the Queen, has a vision of this ring (among other things) which her guru explains as a mythic ring called The Lovers, entailing her grim destiny. Some political machinations of the East India Company leads to betrayal/death of the King and danger of the Queen. Capt. Stewart arrives on the scene to transport the Queen--now being impersonated by Sonubai--to Bombay. Love, danger, etc., etc.

When things are tumbling along in India, the story is acceptable. Hartnett's Scottish accent is entirely acceptable. When the connection with the ring and the near-future Josh Hartnett are (supposably) in focus, the story becomes less acceptable. One might argue that without the future-Hartnett element, the story is the carbon copy of some dozen crummy Asian movies. Those films have the benefit of being orderly if unimaginative. Joffé's imagination here is not well-developed. The final act becomes increasingly ridiculous with the India story devolving to fit itself into the unelucidated mythology of the rings that have the power to do...something. When future-Hartnett wakes from his coma--please, "spoiler" suggests something pure to begin with--he says "You didn't think I'd miss our anniversary, did you?" I think they missed the part in the film, along with the example of the ring's power, that told us there was an anniversary on the calendar.

Bonus features

A making-of featurette and a trailer.

"The Lovers" is on sale July 7, 2015 and is rated R. Adventure. Directed by Roland Joffe. Written by Roland Joffé. Starring Josh Hartnett, Tamsin Egerton, Tehmina Sunny.

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Перед премьерой фильма с Джошем Хартнеттом в главной роли, "Time Traveller" в Великобритании,  нам перепало новых красивых промо кадров!!!

RELEASED : April 25, 2016
Time Traveller
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Epic adventure movie “Time Traveller” starring Josh Hartnett (Pearl Harbor, Sin City) and Tamsin Egerton (St. Trinian’s, Camelot) with Bollywood superstar Bipasha Basu, will release in the UK on Monday 25th April 2016, available on major VOD platforms courtesy of Content Media, and on DVD through High Fliers. Written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Roland Joffé (The Mission, The Killing Fields), “Time Traveller” is a sweeping romantic adventure epic set across continents, history and time.

Unfolding across multiple centuries and continents, this breathtaking epic time travels to 18th century India and beyond to tell a sweeping saga of treachery, betrayal, and love that defies all boundaries. Josh Hartnett stars as present-day marine archaeologist Jay Fennel who, following a diving accident while rescuing his wife, is left brain-dead. In his comatose dream state, Fennel is transported to India circa 1778, where a young British captain (also played by Hartnett) embarks on a life-threatening mission and a steamy romance with a female warrior (Bipasha Basu).
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