Many people believe time travel would be the perfect solution for everyone. However, the 2013 movie 'About Time' says otherwise. This story is of a lovely family who resides in Cornwall. Despite being lovely, the gents of the family had kept a secret for many decades. The movie is generally known as a rom-com, but is probably deeper than any other rom-com.
Tim Lake, a lawyer, learns about an astonishing truth about his family when he turns 21. His father told him that he can time travel. Tim was in search of a girlfriend, and due to his limited interaction with the outer world, it was difficult to find him one. After moving to London, he meets a girl named Mary. After a while, the two decide to marry, and the duo are blessed with a beautiful girl, Posy.
There is one major twist in the movie. If one decides to travel before their child is born, their child will not remain the same when they return from the past to the present.
Here is some evidence in the film that proves time travel cannot solve every crisis in the world, no matter how easy the problem may seem.
Evidence No. 1
Tim Lake had a chance to explore love when his sister's friend Charlotte stayed at Cornwall throughout the summer. He kept his distance from her until the end of the holidays and approached Charlotte on the very night of her in the house. She then clarified that expressing feelings last night won't work, and things could have been better if he had talked about his feelings earlier.
So, using his time-travelling powers, he went back in time and decided to spill his heart out, once again. She then said that he should have approached her last night of the summer. Her answer this time made it clear that no matter what the occasion was, Charlotte was never going to move forward with Tim. Time didn't matter.
Evidence No. 2
Tim's sister, Katherine, was involved in an abusive marriage. Things got serious on Posy's first birthday. She was involved in a major accident after having a fight with her husband. So, he decided to go back in time and fix things. Mary inadvertently warned him that only Katherine can fix herself. However, he still persisted with his purpose of giving his sister a good life. He went back and avoided her first meeting with his future husband.
But there was just a major issue, when he returned, he saw that he had a boy instead of a girl. He then decides to make things normal and bring back Posy as her daughter. Listening to his wife's advice, Tim and Mary convince Katherine to improve her life and choose a better partner.
Evidence No. 3
Tim and Mary were living a happy life with their two children. However, Tim's father was diagnosed with cancer due to his smoking in his early 30s. The father and son discussed whether time travel could cure his health. Meaning, they would have to go back before Tim was back and prevent smoking. This would also mean that Tim would no longer exist.
After a few weeks, his father passed away. Despite his death, Tim would travel back in time to meet his father. One day, Mary requested to have a third baby, which would mean the two couldn't meet after the baby was born. This proves that the only thing immortal is the memory of a person, not the person. No matter which power you have.
This movie would change the perspective how you view the world. It makes you think the things you worry about are actually very small. Time is moving fast, and even time-travelling cannot slow it down. So, use it wisely and happily.
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