9 reviews
This is a very nice family movie with a story about a friendship between 2 girls from different times.
The movie was much better than the other reviewer stated. It's a nice family movie. It has a fun fantasy aspect of some time travel. The story revolves around a 14 year old girl who accidentally finds a way to travel back in time in the old elevator of her apartment building. Of course, no one believes her when she tries to explain her disappearances. She finds and makes friends with a girl about her age and is able to help the girl's family in many ways. She is also able to help her own relationship with her father in the long run. It reminds me of a Hallmark movie so give it a chance and decide for yourself. It seemed to be aimed more towards children about 6-12 years (maybe a bit older) and it's pretty much PG or G rated. I'm an adult who can appreciate a nice "family" movie - I guess the other reviewer isn't.
- barbara7cats-1
- Jul 26, 2005
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Nice family fantasy about friendship between a modern girl and an 1881 girl
elisha is wonderful.
I watch this movie 6 times.The reason is that i like Elisha. She is wonderful.But the fact about the movie is that all the three kids did a great job.After seeing there performance it is clear to me that acting is not only the elder's business.However, the story was not new but the presentations of this subject in this movie is nice.
- tejesh_ks-1
- Feb 16, 2002
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Borrows slightly from a wonderful novel
Anyone who loved the two classic novels by Edward Ormondroyd will be disappointed in this film. All the magic and romance have been modernized out of his original story of a girl who does a good deed for a mysterious old lady, and given "three" in return. Three what? Not three wishes, but three rides into the 1800's on a rickety elevator...
The first novel is Time at the Top. The second is All in Good Time.
The first novel is Time at the Top. The second is All in Good Time.
A very good movie for kids, that stimulates the imagination.
I found 'Time At The Top' an entertaining and stimulating experience. The acting, while not generally brilliant, was perfectly acceptable and sometimes very good. As a film obviously aimed at the younger demographic, it is certainly one of the better works in the genre (Children's Sci-Fi). Normally, I would say that Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia produce the best movies and TV shows for children, and 'Time At The Top' does nothing to discount this theory! I don't think that continuity and great acting are important to younger people. A good plot and an imaginative screenplay are far more important to them. Both are in abundance in this film. The special effects are good, without detracting from the story, or closing the viewers off from their own imaginations. It would have been very easy to inject an over-load of SFX in this film, but it would have totally destroyed its entire 'Raison D'etre'.
The settings and camera work are of a very high standard in this movie, and complement the fine wardrobe and historical accuracy. Overall, this film is highly satisfactory, and I recommend it to all viewers who can see the world through children's eyes, or those that try to, like myself! Now, I really must read the original book, as soon as possible.
The settings and camera work are of a very high standard in this movie, and complement the fine wardrobe and historical accuracy. Overall, this film is highly satisfactory, and I recommend it to all viewers who can see the world through children's eyes, or those that try to, like myself! Now, I really must read the original book, as soon as possible.
Love through time.
A fascinating look at the relationship of a single father in 1998 and a single mother in 1881, tied together by a time-traveling teenager. Reminded me of "Somewhere In Time," Richard Matheson's "Bid Time Return," as rendered by Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour.
Time At The Top
I love the movie, it was a very interesting fantasy movie b/c of the real meaning of family in it, the history of our country, the fun-filled action displayed in the movie. I watch time @ the top about 4 X's a week and I just love it! I wish that a sequel had of been made to see more of Susan's dad in the past and watching how Susan delt with her new baby sister and having no telephone, computers, gameboys or anything of the 21st century. I hope everyone else enjoyed the movie as much as I did I guess you could say I'm a time at the top fanatic and I don't mind. The lil boy in the movie Robert Lincoln Walker was simply adorible I wonder who he is and how old he is today. Does anyone know if he's played in over movies or TV shows?
- addicted-jac
- Aug 26, 2006
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One of my favorite
I watched this one as a kid and then for years I have been looking for it. I love this film. It is one of those kid's movies that don't have anything negative happening, yet keep you interested till the end. I love the chose of actresses, the acting is cute, the concept is brilliant. I just love it. Now I am 30 y.o and I still enjoy watching it, I just feel this calmness and happiness while I watch it, like I can imagine how easy and without troubles life was back then when I was a kid. Nostalgic movie to me, I strongly recommend. Too bad is not more popular, because it deserves it! I love it!!!
A sweet tale with Elisha Cuthbert