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Press Play

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.1K
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Press Play (2022)
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A young woman has a chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that the mix-tape they made together can transport her back in time.A young woman has a chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that the mix-tape they made together can transport her back in time.A young woman has a chance to save the love of her life when she discovers that the mix-tape they made together can transport her back in time.

  • Director
    • Greg Björkman
  • Writers
    • James Bachelor
    • Greg Björkman
    • Josh Boone
  • Stars
    • Lewis Pullman
    • Danny Glover
    • Matt Walsh
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Greg Björkman
    • Writers
      • James Bachelor
      • Greg Björkman
      • Josh Boone
    • Stars
      • Lewis Pullman
      • Danny Glover
      • Matt Walsh
    • 24User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Lewis Pullman
    Lewis Pullman
    • Harrison
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Cooper
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Mr. Knott
    Christina Chang
    Christina Chang
    • Mrs. Knott
    Clara Rugaard
    Clara Rugaard
    • Laura
    Kekoa Kekumano
    Kekoa Kekumano
    • Jason
    Lyrica Okano
    Lyrica Okano
    • Chloe
    Taiana Tully
    Taiana Tully
    • Young Mom
    Cody Easterbrook
    Cody Easterbrook
    • Drunk guy
    Kevin Yamada
    Kevin Yamada
    • Partner
    Peter Bradley
    • Self
    Michelle Zauner
    Michelle Zauner
    • Self
    Andrea Elizabeth Sikkink
    Andrea Elizabeth Sikkink
    • Art Patron
    Rachel Trautmann
    Rachel Trautmann
    • Laura's Friend
    Shereen Balles
    Shereen Balles
    • Store Patron…
    Luke Lenza
    Luke Lenza
    • Brett
    Luis Pereira
    • Construction Worker
    Jess A. Cruz
    Jess A. Cruz
    • Party-goer
    • Director
      • Greg Björkman
    • Writers
      • James Bachelor
      • Greg Björkman
      • Josh Boone
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    8hornyguys

    butterfly effect but in a more romantic tone

    I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since amazon believes a review needs to be 600 words minimum and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    2) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    3) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    4) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..

    5) I mean there are humongous amounts of plot holes on the travel through time element but.. BUT.. it is still a (kind of) original romantic comedy, with really relative characters and very good acting without any political message that all's s out love through the perspective of 15 and 20 year olds.

    Storyline is heavily inspired by the butterfly effect.

    Vfx have been used on minimum and very cleverly so there is no distraction from the story

    you can relate to the characters and you do actually see their relation growing. The film actually took it's time to make establish their relationship and thus made the second part even harder. The finale was both expected and foreshadowed through the film.

    As jeremy would say (i hope) good time no alcohol required. Now i am going to copy and paste all these since a review needs to be 600 words and i don't have anything more to say apart of, if you like a classic love story with a hit of time travel you not going to be disappointed..
    4joker-4

    A mopey love story with a forgettable soundtrack.

    Press Play has a fun set up. Yet it is all a tease.

    Director Greg Björkman and co-writer James Bachelor could have played loose and fun with the temporal proceedings and made a Millennial Back To The Future. Laura's tampering with past events could have gotten all dark like The Butterfly Effect. Alas, none of that happens. Instead Laura cries about her lost love following every time jaunt and listens to terribly-forgettable pop-music.

    The dialogue, and the situations themselves, become annoyingly repetitive, disconnecting all intrigue and struggle from her quest. Even Danny Glover, whose talents are wasted as the story's wise counselor, has his fortune cookie idioms promptly ignored.

    What started out as a clever time travel movie quickly devolves into a mopey first love movie with a mopey soundtrack.
    6Boristhemoggy

    Poor direction is the only thing wrong with this film.

    I first saw Clara Rugaard in I am Mother. I thought for her age she turned in a great performance, especially being the only other human in the film except for the fabulous Hilary Swank.

    I've not seen her since so when her name was on the credits of this film I decided to give it a go.

    The result is that Clara needs a much better director to thrive as an actor. The story is great I love it, but the direction and sound track is appalling. Also I felt that the dialogue for 2 people so much in love was rather weak, and the leading man was a weak actor although that also could be attributed to poor direction.

    There was a chance here to make a great film, and allow Dugaard to shine as a great actor, neither happen un fortunately but I gave it a 5 for Dugaard trying hard anyway.

    I should make it clear it is still a watchable film and I did enjoy it.
    5publicemaildump

    Meh

    A slow, indie version of About Time / In Time, and with a stupid and pointless ending. If you haven't, watch those two movies instead.

    If watching with a girlfriend, guys you will be bored very quickly, so start grabbing parts of your gf that stick out, and start making out. To sit thru this on a couch would be too much to ask for.
    7danliftman

    A sweet romance with an unexpected twist

    Press Play is a delightful story of young love. There are reminiscences of The Lake House, a movie I loved. I enjoyed watching the two leads fall in love. The main plot device is unusual and played out in a very enjoyable way. Danny Glover is perfect in his role. The sound track is great. I really liked every song as they were woven into the plot. Press Play made me very happy. It's a fine "date night" film.

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    • Trivia
      Many have mentioned the similarities between this film and the popular videogame franchise Life Is Strange. The rewinding time power, the writing on several objects, the record store and the (importance) of music are some of these similarities.
    • Goofs
      The boom mic is visible at both the 1 hour and 5 minute mark, as well as the 1 hour and 17 minute mark.
    • Quotes

      Cooper: Just because it's broken doesn't mean it's busted.

    • Soundtracks
      Boyish
      Written by Japanese Breakfast

      Performed by Japanese Breakfast

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 2022 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • До зустрічі крізь час
    • Production companies
      • CJ Entertainment
      • Jalapeno Goat
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      • $216,850
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
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