Once Upon a Lifetime

2021

Drama / Fantasy

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 99%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 99% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.8/10 10 1329 1.3K

rapid ageing doctor's visit

Plot summary

As a boy copes with his difficult home life and his parents' failing marriage, a mysterious girl suddenly appears. Faith, family and a special kind of magic come together as his new friend teaches them all about love, forgiveness and healing.

Director

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David Skato

Top cast

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Melvin Ward as Preacher
Raquel Reyes Photo
Raquel Reyes as Joy Age 9
Sophia Glemaud Photo
Sophia Glemaud as Joy Age 16
Marilyn Lucea Photo
Marilyn Lucea as Sadie Matthews
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784.29 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 25 min
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1.42 GB
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English 2.0
NR
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1 hr 25 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by buenor7 10 / 10

Really very beautiful

Fantastic, I thought it was really good, showing the problems that can arise in life, also a strong message of trying to better establish a spiritual connection, which goes beyond human understanding. The message it conveys is really cool.In a light and easy-to-understand way, it really conveys the family drama, the difficulties and overcoming, marriage, coexistence, and spirituality.The script is good and the entire filming part of the film is good. The entire cast is good and acts very well. I really liked Raquel Reyes and Sophia Glemaud, and Melanie were great actresses.It's really good, I really liked it.
Reviewed by awsomemousinkop 9 / 10

A Captivating Journey of Love and Res

Once Upon a Lifetime takes audiences on a captivating journey of love and resilience, exploring the complexities of human relationships with depth and authenticity. The film's narrative is richly textured, weaving together moments of joy and sorrow in a way that feels profoundly relatable. What sets this film apart is its ability to capture the raw emotions of its characters, making their experiences feel deeply authentic and impactful. The performances by the cast are outstanding, with each actor delivering a nuanced and emotionally resonant portrayal of their character's struggles and triumphs. The chemistry between the lead actors is palpable, creating a dynamic and authentic on-screen relationship. The cinematography is stunning, capturing the emotional nuances of the story and enhancing its impact. Once Upon a Lifetime is a cinematic gem that leaves a lasting impression.
Reviewed by beenz465 5 / 10

Intriguing but incomplete

Found this on Prime and like most viewers, glanced at the Imdb rating before watching- I was quite surprised to see it had an average score of 9. However, just by skimming through the first 30 or so of the most recent reviews it seems like the vast majority, if not all, of them are fake... it's all very strange. So it seems likely the rating is fixed too.That being said, I just watched this; quickly realised it's not at 9 calibre but was still intrigued by the unique concept. A little similar to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but in this instance the main character ages several years overnight, so that they travel through life in a matter of months.I kept watching as I was wondering what the message was, but never really got it; the story touched on it but never really seemed to grasp it, itself. The acting and the filming was decent enough. The sound between the background music and dialogue was a bit strange; one kept being louder than the other, and they kept alternating throughout.It gave off the vibe of a first project/student project, it was a decent enough attempt, but the plot just lacked any depth, and it failed to move me or make me think about life differently- if that's what the concept was aiming at. The dialogue also left a lot to be desired.Intriguing for the concept but incomplete as a story.
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