We spend our lives scared of dying and growing old but in fact we find out at some point that fear of death pushes us forward. It's a wonderfully written story. Although I am not a fan of fantasy elements but since it shares a great point I enjoyed every single moment of the movie. I began watching it a year ago and I stopped it after 10 or 15 minutes since I just didn't find it interesting. However today it was intriguing and not at all boring which just proves me once again that we have to be in a certain state of mind to enjoy some movies. It reminded me a bit of Benjamin Buttons although it bears no similarity in the plot just the idea - different aging process or lack of it for that matter.

An easy going and at times predictable romantic movie perfectly suited to a snowy Sunday afternoon. It has a truely fantastical and I think unnecessary plot line, but this aside it is engaging and well acted.

"All Men Are Mortal" (1946) is outstanding novel by the French existentialist Simone de Beauvoir, which tells nearly the same story as "The Age of Adaline." De Beauvoir's novel is a philosophical appraisal of what it would be like to never age and experienced eternal life at a fixed age. The protagonist of "All Men Art Mortal" wrestles with the same issues as Adeline Bowman, who, every decade, changes her identity in order to escape the FBI or to avoid becoming a scientific "curiosity." While de Beauvoir's novel is much more profound than the film, the clever screenplay, beautiful photography, and excellent acting make "The Age of Adeline" a compelling film. The creative script adds an intriguing layer to relationship of Adaline (Blake Lively) and Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) when it turns out that Adeline had also had an affair with Ellis's father, William Jones (Harrison Ford) decades earlier. The best moments in the film are those instances when Adaline is struggling with her identity. But the dramatic tension only goes so far as to whether or not she will reveal the truth to her lover. There is very little exploration of the core issue of human mortality. Lively was good in moving the film along, and there was also a terrific performance by the actor playing the young Harrison Ford. There is some beautiful film footage of the San Francisco Bay Area and an occasional history lesson about the Gold Rush of 1849 and the earthquake of 1906.One detail never resolved in the film was the identity of the blind pianist with whom Adeline confided at the New Year's Eve ball. Later, we learn that Adeline was teaching herself braille. But it was never clear who was the blind pianist. Was it another one of Adeline's daughters. The best part of this film was the first half that carefully developed the conceit of Adaline's dilemma with immortality. The second half did not fulfill the promise of the film, as it lapsed into pure rom-dram. In the final analysis, "The Age of Adaline" did not truly explore what it was like for others to have a relationship with an immortal human being or what it was like for Adaline herself from the inside. Still, this was a fun film with good plot twists. An interesting actor relationship had to have been the approach of Ellen Bustyn and Blake Lively playing mother and daughter, with the daughter thirty-five years older than the daughter. But who on earth was that mysterious blind pianist?

I was curious about this film because of its premise: a woman, Adaline, who seems to be immortal.I shall state the good parts first. Most of the visual direction is quite pretty and the soundtrack is rather lovely in places. The cast are very good too given the material they have to work with.However the script and story fall flat on their faces with astounding force. Adaline initially is put across as a bright but not exceptional woman leading a happy life. The rest of the film swings between portraying her as being a genius then to being a hugely irrational doe- eyed fool.STRONGER SPOILERS TO FOLLOWApparently she speaks a good handful of languages fluently but struggles to make the most basic steps researching the cause of her condition. Then she runs away from the governmental agency that want to research her condition. Then she can't figure out that maybe disguising her looks might Improve her choices of not being found. After all this she ends up with a man who's stalkerish behaviour would likely land him in prison. Then her daughter encourages her to get together with him. It's all a bit horrible.I can't say I saw anything romantic in this film. I couldn't see anything of substance whatsoever.ONE PARTICULARLY STRONG SPOILERI have no idea why the writers used this idea but.... I'd feel a lot better pointing this out...if a man follows you into a lift, tries to get in your taxi and then blackmails you by saying he'll give your workplace a huge donation if you go on a date with him, that's not romantic. That's a reason to call the police. And definitely, definitely don't go for a date with him in a dark cave.