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I Can Name This Movie In Two Notes: Keanu and Sandra exchange love letters.  BUT THEY ARE LIVING TWO YEARS APART!

You Should See This Movie Because: Well, first and foremost may be the two shots of Sandra Bullock in a University of Chicago t-shirt.  Er, maybe that’s just for me.  If you buy into the premise, it is a cute little movie.  The doggy is great.  I dunno, I find these “softcore” (if you will) sci-fi movies alluring.  By which I mean you take a relatively standard scenario (here it is two people finding love, but not being able to see each other, instead only sending letters through the mail) and adding a little bit of a science fiction twist (the chasm separating them isn’t distance….it is time!).  Again, if you can buy into it, the idea is kinda neat.

If you are into romantic dramas, no one is going to accuse this of being Sleepless in Seattle or anything, but many parts of it are relatively compelling.  The chasm of time is surprisingly effective.

Also, I find Keanu Reeves fascinating, because he clearly is not capable of acting like an actual human being.  I think he probably works best when he doesn’t have to act against anyone.

You Shouldn’t See This Movie Because: I can’t imagine the twists taking too many people by surprise.  The subplots are often distracting, and I’m not sure the architecture angle was played up enough.  Much of the appeal of the movie comes from its premise, so if you aren’t comfortable with that, I’d stay away.  Maybe it is just because I knew the movie was based on a Korean movie, but to me they made up Bullock to look like an Asian video game character.  Not a slutty-looking one, but a sullen fully-clothed one.  Then again, playing against Keanu Reeves, just about any emotion is too much.

Bottom Line:  If the thoughts of Keanu and the premise don’t repulse you, I’d guess you’d enjoy The Lake House.  I’ve still yet to be convinced that David Auburn should be writing movies and not plays.  But hey.  Maroons in the hizzy!