This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 135! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey friends!
I just watched this mind-bender of a movie called “Still Time.” Now, you know me, I’m a total sucker for a good time travel flick — like, if there’s even a hint of messing with the space-time continuum, I’m there. Give me a DeLorean, a flux capacitor, and some Doc Brown and I’m happy for hours. But this movie? It’s a whole new ball game, and honestly, it left me feeling some type of way. 😮
The movie stars the ever-charming Edoardo Leo as Dante, a high-powered architect who’s basically sleepwalking through life. Workaholic doesn’t even begin to describe it. Dude’s got deadlines tighter than a drum and a social life gathering dust in the corner. Then, on his 40th birthday (cue the awkward flashbacks!), things get weird. He wakes up the next day, only to realize it’s, well, his 41st birthday. Huh? What happened to the entire year!??? And so it continues…42…42…44, etc.
But amidst the chaos, Dante starts noticing the cracks in his perfectly scheduled life. He’s neglected his relationships with his wife Alice (played by the fantastic Barbara Ronchi) and his best friend Valerio (Mario Sgueglia is hilarious in this role, by the way). He’s missed out on birthdays, anniversaries, the whole shebang. It’s a harsh wake-up call, and let’s be honest, who hasn’t felt that pang of regret at some point?
What makes “Still Time” special is that it’s not just about escaping the time loop. It’s about Dante confronting his own choices and rediscovering what truly matters. The film doesn’t shy away from the messy reality of change and regret. Dante stumbles, he makes mistakes, but slowly, he starts to prioritize the people and experiences that make life worth living.
What I loved about “Still Time” is that it wasn’t just some sci-fi action flick. It was a clever metaphor for how we all get stuck in routines and forget to appreciate the present moment. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, neglecting the things and people that bring us joy. It’s like, the movie holds up a mirror to our own life, gently taps us on the shoulder and whispers, “Hey, how are you spending your time?” And I’m not gonna lie, it kinda shook me. In a good way, though! It’s refreshing to see a film that uses the concept of time travel to explore the beauty and pain of everyday life, instead of just throwing in aliens or dystopian futures.
The film doesn’t give us easy answers. Dante’s journey to break free from the time loop is messy, frustrating, and sometimes hilarious. But by the end, he’s not just trying to escape the time loop, he’s trying to become a better version of himself.
“Still Time” leaves you with a ton to think about — like are we sleepwalking through our days, or we truly present and engaged? It’s not always easy to break free from our routines, but this movie definitely inspires us to make some changes and focus on the things that truly matter.
Carpe Diem! ✌️
Roger