Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

SanEat A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

angelknpenny I'm not sure I believe anyone that says they like romance, but does not this movie. Is it a little sappy? Yes. Is it unbelievable? Yes. Are Elizabeth's poems a bit treacly? Yes And you know what? Who cares?! It is a very sweet and gentle story. It does remind of an old- fashioned movie, feelings of passion and attraction without flinging everyone into a sexual romp. I also like movies about sexual attraction, but this is a refreshing change. People falling in love with a kindred spirit is unbelievably exciting in its own way.As to some feeling that it is a betrayal for Scotty to feel attraction for Beth at the end of the movie, I heartily disagree. Scotty, very unselfishly helped inspire Elizabeth to escape a vile suitor and loveless marriage; he also helped her find Caleb Denby one last time. I think it's fitting that Elizabeth's spirit helps Scotty find 'a love that burns" at the end.And, to those that slam Elizabeth's poetry as unrealistic and sappy, stop speaking of that which you do not understand. 19th century poetry is often overwrought with emotion and symbolism. In that sense, it is not anachronistic, but very authentic. Read a book sometime!Lastly, this is hot tea and comfy throw on a cold winter afternoon fare. Enjoy it for what it is! I know I will again.

rpj-3 This is a fantastic fantasy film. I especially enjoyed Jennifer Jason Leigh's acting. I think her mannerisms and speech patterns were right on for the time period she was portraying. Her move to a modern woman at the end just amazed me. Her acting ability is tops.Campbell Scott's love for her was clearly evident, even though there was no interaction between them for most of the movie. Stellar acting on his part also.The story was quite logical for fantasy and was easily followed.I only wish there was someplace to retrieve the poem from the movie if indeed it was more than just the one line "Stranger, not on this earth shall we meet..."I can't say enough good things about this film. I have watched it several times and enjoyed it more each time.

SaturnWings If you're not a romantic and/or unwilling to suspend belief, this movie isn't for you. If you think that there are such things as a truly unexpected plot twist in a romantic movie, this movie really isn't for you. In short, the movie was made perfectly for the audience it intended to target. Don't get me wrong. There's nothing spectacular about this movie, but it certainly does charm you into liking it, and it most definitely entices you into watching more than once. It's sweet and wonderful with a somewhat bittersweet ending. And for those grumbling about the ending, I thought it was perfectly fine. There was no way for Scotty and Elizabeth to be together, and he moved on as he must, just like she did. That's not to mention that he didn't lay his grief aside lightly. From the onset of the relationship, Scotty already knew that Lizzy was dead, and standing in front of her grave only gave confirmation of that. Seeing Lizzy's descendant and asking her out for coffee was a somewhat odd but not unbelievable thing for him to do. He needed to move on, and in front of him stood a woman that reminded him of Lizzy, except for the whole being alive bit. It's a much more believable ending than sending him back in time or sending her forward, but it's not so sad as to have him die to come to her.To sum up, the Love Letter is a sappy, soppy, touching movie about two individuals who find themselves at an impasse. They're in love, but they've never met nor will ever be able to meet. It's a love that, literally, spans the passage of time. This movie will touch your heart if you let it.

rog-45 If, like me, you like books, stories or movies that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up or/and you have a romantic streak; if you like movies that employ the 'time-travel' device, such as the classic SOMEWHERE IN TIME; then this movie is definitely for you. Based on the wonderful Jack Finney short story of the same name from his collection I LOVE GALESBURG IN THE SPRINGTIME (also in ABOUT TIME), the screenplay has been 'stretched', logically and positively, to include additional material to make a fully-fleshed movie. Well directed and well acted, a couple of hours spent viewing this movie will enthrall you and you'll almost certainly want to watch it several times.