The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife unrolls a non-linear story in a linear manner. Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams are married yet he transfers in and out of their reality throughout their marriage without so much as a moment's notice. Where he goes (the future?, the past?) and how the time travel functions are not part of the why of this movie. As long as you accept that premise The Time Traveler's Wife is a fairly absorbing and emotional experience.
As good as McAdams and Bana are as actors, and they are good, the conceit of the plot twist doesn't sustain the entirety of the film. About halfway through you're watching the same events unfold over and over and at that point you have the rest of the movie pegged. That didn't keep me from enjoying the moments of love and serenity that McAdams and Bana are able to share.
Robert Schwentke's direction never assaults the viewer with obvious clues or overt special effects but he's still a pedestrian at the director game. Arliss Howard makes an impression in a supporting role as Bana's dad. One element that stood out was the lilting strings orchestrated by Mychael Danna that fit so well into the lyrical paths of the lead characters.
If nothing else The Time Traveler's Wife is a film that gets its point across. You never know in advance when to expect the best moments of your life.