The Lake House
How do you hold on to someone you've never met?
Overview
A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging love letters with its former resident, a frustrated architect. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set in two different years, 'The Lake House' serves as a commentary on the digital age, highlighting the disconnect between people despite technological advancements aimed at bridging gaps.
- The movie offers a unique and intriguing time-travel plot that keeps the audience engaged.
- The chemistry between Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock is palpable, adding depth to their romantic storyline.
- The film explores themes of love, connection, and the passage of time, making for a thought-provoking watch.
- The visuals of the lake house and its surroundings are beautifully captured, creating a serene and captivating atmosphere.
Fun Facts
- In the movie, the lake house address is 1721 Flathead Lane. This is a reference to the year the film was released, 2006.
- During the scenes where Alex (Sandra Bullock) is in her lake house, you can see a coffee mug with the 'Groundhog Day' logo. This is a nod to director Randal Kleiser's earlier film, starring Sandra Bullock's co-star in this movie, Keanu Reeves.
- The lake house used in the film is not located on Flathead Lake as depicted in the movie. Instead, it was filmed at Arlington Lodge and Beach in Virginia.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"How do you hold on to someone you've never met?"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Das Haus am See
"Kann ihre Liebe Raum und Zeit überwinden?"
Italiano
IT
Title: La casa sul lago del tempo
"E se ti innamorassi di qualcuno che non hai mai incontrato?"
Français
FR
Title: Entre deux rives
"Et si vous rencontriez la personne de votre vie mais que deux années vous séparaient..."
Türkçe
TR
Title: Göl Evi
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Pусский
RU
Title: Дом у озера
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Reviews
This is the stereotypical romantic drama which tries to use the successful mix from Speed between Bullock and Reeves. It doesn't really work.
The movie is quite flat and the plot is quite nonsensical. Of course, in a movie with time traveling you cannot think much about that part of the story or will fall apart. Not specifically, the fault of this one. But the behavior of the characters is really, really pointless in some parts.
Also, the parallel family struggles of both characters are quite pointless and irrelevant for the main story.
The main mistake, however, is the lack of spark that Bullock and Reeves did have in Speed. They are just numb.
The best part, the beautiful setting of the Lake House.
Oscar Awards
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