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I saw it a few days ago and enjoyed it. it's not a masterpiece, i mean the main idea was a little unoriginal and the ending was predictable, but it was a funny and enjoyable movie to watch, especially the chemistry betwean mel Gibson and jamie lee curtis(two great actors) and also elijah wood which was pretty great. mel Gibson did a fine job.it is not his best work but he was good,the most important thing he did was not letting the character be a boring one.elijah wood was also funny and i was kinda surprised to see him in this movie.afterall this movie cannot be considered as a masterpiece or an influential film,but the very important point is that it's not trying to.this film is supposed to be amusing and entertaining and to be "light" for it's audience,and imo it's very successful in it's own way. i give it a 7 out of 10.

When I was watching this last night, I didn't realize it was written by the creator of "Lost"... and I'm glad I didn't know that, because it would have tainted my opinion.

I expected a sappy love story with a sappy Mel Gibson who takes a nap to wake up and find himself falling in sappy love with the ugly, but sappy, Jamie Lee Curtis and adopting her sappy and bug-eyed son, Elijah Wood. Bless my lucky stars, I was wrong. Mel Gibson is frozen by Norm from Cheers after his girlfriend goes into a coma. He wakes up in 1992 (he slept in 1939) to a whole new world. No sappiness, and Mel Gibson wasn't even sucking as hard as he tends to suck (see "What Women Want" for really hard sucking).

I really liked this film, it kept me from going to sleep on time. You'll like it, too, and maybe even more if you watch it with a date because it's really about how love lasts forever. (They say "diamonds" last forever, but those materialistic bastards wouldn't know real love if it woke up from a 50-year slumber!!!!) See this movie soon, because you never know when your last chance to see it will be.

Captain Daniel McCormick is a happy-go-luck pilot who is known for his risk taken and no-strings lifestyle. As much as he wants to settle down with his longterm sweetheart, he cannot bring himself to say the words. However when she is put into a coma in a car accident and the doctors say there is no hope of recovery he goes off the deep end and decides to volunteer to be frozen in an experiment being carried out by his friend Harry Finley. 53 years later he is woken up in a military storage unit by two young boys who were just messing around. Without a clue what happened to him or what to do, Daniel turns to the two boys for help.

It sounds rather corny and obvious and, in a way, I suppose it is but by not ever playing it for laughs or being self-mocking the film creates a tone that means it all works as long as you meet it on its terms. The story is sentimental and slushy and in this way I imagine it will put many viewers off for being this way. I surprised myself by actually liking it though and finding it all rather engaging and sweet. Although I doubt he knows where Lost is going, Abrams does a good job as writer to avoid cliché and mush the best he can. Miner matches this by directing in a controlled manner that holds back on the sweeping music and emotion until he can actually use them.

The cast work well with this approach and avoid the film becoming a soapy television movie. Gibson may not have had the best of days recently PR-wise (alleged drunk-driving and alleged anti-Semitic remarks) but here he is charming and reasonably good at the emotion. Of course he could have been better considering that when he awoke after 50 years the loss of his wife would still be fresh in his mind. Curtis is solid enough and deals with the material given her. The child support are better than I expected even if they are a bit "cute" in the way all Hollywood kids are. Wood works well with Gibson, which I suppose is the important thing.

Overall this is a solid and enjoyable romantic film that is a bit slushy and melodramatic. It avoids cliché well enough but you do need to meet it on its terms and not be cynical. Not one for the die-hard action fans but it is a good date movie that is gentle and balanced enough to find a mixed audience without losing touch with the genre.

Stars a test pilot , Daniel McCormick (Mel Gibson) , who roars across the skies testing new fighter planes in 1939. Before he can pluck up the courage to propose , his girlfriend (Isabel Glasser) is hit by a car and goes into permanent coma ; thanks to a friend scientist (George Wendt) he volunteers to be cryogenically frozen for one year , but he's left frozen 5o years , until he is accidentally thawed out by a couple of kids . McCormick awakens and escapes from the warehouse before realizing what year it is. He first approaches the military about his experiences, but they dismiss him as crazed ; McCormick becomes more determined to learn what happened to him. McCormick follows the address on the jacket back to Nat (Elijah Wood) , befriending him. Somehow he catapults out of the clutches of a disbelieving military and into the life of a divorcee nurse (Janet Lee Curtis) whose son released him from his ice prison . He loves living on the edge, now he's taking the chance of a lifetime ! . And after fifty years, the world has changed , but falling in love remains the same !. Fifty years ago, he volunteered for a dangerous experiment !. All in the name of love, time waits for no man, but true love waits forever !.

An endearing and authentic film with intrigue , fantasy , human relationships and a deep romance . Predictable , designed out to be a tearjerker , though it serves mainly as a star vehicle for Mel Gibson who bumbles with 90s technology , finds his true love and getaways from government heavies , here Gibson is adorable as ever . Throughout all the agreeable tale , the relationship Gibson develops with the young Wood results to be the most sensitive and attractive in the movie . The film works pretty well because Gibson and Isabel Glasser really do give a feeling of total love . Being accompanied by a good support cast , such as : George Wendt , Joe Morton , Nicolas Surovy , David Marshall Grant, Art LaFleur, Eric Pierpoint and Walton Goggins.

Special mention for the stirring , rousing musical score by maestro composer Jerry Goldsmith . As well as colorful and evocative cinematography by cameraman Russell Boyd . The motion picture was well directed by Steve Miner . He is a known producer and director , known for House (1985), Soul Man (1986), Warlock (1989) , Halloween: H20. 20 years later (1998) , Wild Hearts can't be broken (1991) , Big Bully (1995) My father the hero (1993) , Lake Placid (1999) and Texas Rangers (2001) . He is the only person to direct more than one film in the "Friday the 13th" series: Friday the 13th (2.ª part) (1981) and Friday the 13th (III part) (1982). Although he prefers to think of Halloween: H20, 20 years later (1998) as Halloween 2 (1981) instead of the chronologically correct "Halloween VII". Miner collaborated with Sandra Peabody on three films: The last House on the left (1972), Case of the Full Moon Murders (1973) and Video Vixens! (1974) . He has directed TV Pilots for Shows including The Wonder Years, Dawson's Creek, Chasing Life , Switched at Birth , Wildfire , among others. Rating : 7/10 . Better than average . The pic will appeal to Mel Gibson fans. Worthwhile seeing .

After being reminded how good an actor Mel Gibson can be in Expendables 3, I have decided to revisit some of his earlier work. Today I decided to go with 1992's "Forever Young". A movie that seems to have been forgotten over time.

Plot In A Paragraph: It's 1939 and test pilot Daniel McCormick (Mel Gibson) asks his best friend Harry (George Wendt) to use him as a guinea pig for a cryogenics experiment. He wants to be frozen for a year so that he doesn't have to watch the love of his life, Helen lying in a coma. The next thing Daniel knows is that he's been awoken in 1992.

This was made around the time when Mel Gibson was more know. For being Mad Max and madder Martin Riggs in the "Lethal Weapon" movies. This was probably attempt to break away from that type of image. Here he makes a charming and likable romantic lead in a sweet little movie.

The always fun to watch George Wendt, and Jamie Lee Curtis offer solid support. But Elijah Wood is the real star amongst the supporting cast. He shoes the early promise that would lead him to a successful career as an adult. I should also mention Jerry Goldsmiths score is beautiful.

It's a pity Gibson didn't try more of these movies, as he truly is engaging. One can't help but wonder what other wonderful films we may have missed out on

Gibson is truly a great actor, and hopefully he can sort his personal problems and demons out, because as we all know Hollywood loves comebacks.

Before J.J. Abrams was making a name for himself with Alias, LOST, Fringe, Super 8, and Star Trek/Wars, he was young screenwriter "Jeffrey Abrams" writing the screenplay for this Mel Gibson vehicle. While the film as a whole is only decent, it is fascinating to get a glimpse into the early film musings of Abrams.

For a basic plot summary, "Forever Young" tells the story of Captain Daniel McCormick (Gibson), a military test pilot in 1939 who sees his fiancée Helen (Isabel Glasser) involved in an accident and rendered comatose. Overcome with grief, Daniel persuades inventor friend Harry Finley (George Wendt) to enroll him in an experimental freezing process (to last a year) so he doesn't have to watch the love of his life slowly die. Daniel is indeed frozen...but wakes up in 1992 instead of 1940. Taken in by single mother Claire (Jamie Lee Curtis) and son Nat (Elijah Wood), Daniel must assimilate back into culture while at the same time untangle those missing years.

There are unique elements to this script that I see Abrams' handprints all over. It's a mix of science fiction, romance, drama, and adventure, and all those elements work well together. The premise is interesting, the acting is quite good, and there really are some great scenes featuring Gibson and Wood (their chemistry almost steals the show at times). The film doesn't really do anything flashy or have any special effects at all, but it is able to create some great character moments and tug at the emotions.

The problem with "Forever Young", however, is that the climax isn't nearly as interesting or well- executed as the setup. In the final third of the movie, I kept waiting for a big, emotional character moment, or some kind of interesting plot twist, but neither were in the offing. Instead, it unfortunately just kind of plays out rather predictably and loses much of its steam.

Overall, I consider "Forever Young" to be a rather average film, but potentially more interesting when considering the legacy that J.J. Abrams might leave on the film industry when all is said and done. I can easily see the Abrams-ness of the movie, but it just isn't as polished or interesting as his subsequent works. This is a flick that can be enjoyed by the entire family (really no questionable material besides a few curse words), however, so it still retains a decent amount of value.

I first saw this movie when I was ten years old and have been in love with mel gibson ever since. His performance (big shock) always gets to me. I don't mean to make this a love song to mel, but he has on screen chemistry with everybody, so it's romantic to see him with Jamie Lee curtis and Isabel glasser. Elijah wood is good as one of the less annoying child stars from his era. The story is cute, no oscar winner, but entertaining. A traditional love story in an untraditional plot, Will love wait for me? When do you move on? It's never too late, those kind of things. Again, I saw it when I was a kid and loved it, and now I'm an adult and still enjoy it.

I saw this movie when I was a teenage girl and the ending made me cry.. The romance Daniel had with his fiancé is one we all would be lucky to have in our lifetime. It's a cute story, I disagree with one persons comment about the two main characters. I didn't think there was much romance between Clair and Daniel in the movie more like two injured spirits connecting and reminding each other that love shouldn't hurt. As trivial as this movie may seem , I think that the subjects of love forever , learning to heal and helping a fatherless young boy become a young man is way more profound then the self important movies Mel has been pumping out in recent years.I think that stories are the best way to get messages out there. How cute is little Elijah Wood? He is adorable.

"It's 1939 and test pilot Daniel McCormick (Mel Gibson) has the world by the tail. He has a terrific job flying B-25s, a devoted soul mate (Isabel Glasser) and a long-time pal and confidant (George Wendt). In fact, he has everything. Almost. Despite his ability to confront danger, he can't look his girlfriend in the face and propose. He always decides to wait till tomorrow to pop the question… but in one terrible instant he runs out of tomorrows. Tragedy takes his sweetheart away…" according to the film's official synopsis.

With his sweetheart in a coma, and given almost no chance of recovery, Mr. Gibson asks to be cryogenically frozen for one year. Gibson doesn't want to suffer through her demise, but asks to be thawed-out if she recovers. This is just one of many motivational problems with this film's characters. Why isn't he at her bedside? You're forever wondering WHY? as "Forever Young" proceeds. Anyway, Gibson awakens in 1992, and moves in with young Elijah Wood (as Nat Cooper) and his mom, nurse Jamie Lee Curtis (as Claire).

After the camera lovingly shows his nude profile, a very fit and good-looking Gibson finds some clothing to wear, and goes to use a pay phone, outside a Ralph's supermarket. Incredibly, Gibson uses the 1992 push-button pay phone successfully. Probably, young Wood had some change in his pocket, and Gibson used a futuristic telephone at the 1939 World's Fair, or something... I can't manage those pay phones after one night's sleep, never mind 53 years.

Nicolas Surovy does well as the "nice guy" who provides an escape route for Ms. Curtis and son, should they lose Gibson. Repeatingly telling the kids to "SHUT UP," Michael A. Goorjian has the second best scene in the movie, given the tree-house flying lesson Gibson gives Wood (but, learn how to use your wing flaps and rudder pedals properly, before trying to fly a real plane). And, cute little Veronica Lauren, recently "Sarah" in "Dark Shadows", is definitely worth serenading.

**** Forever Young (12/11/92) Steve Miner ~ Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, Jamie Lee Curtis

Such a beautiful film. I don't care if it isn't the most highbrow film ever written - how many people truly are bothered by such details other than academics and snobs? I remember watching this years ago and it is one of the very few films that I love to watch again and again, despite knowing the ending!! It is a wonderful, compelling story of true love, a true gentleman and genuine friendship that crosses the ages. Mel Gibson's character, Daniel, is sensitively portrayed and the ending is incredibly moving. Gibson ably handles all the shifts in emotion and even time. It is a novel way of retelling the 'true love never ends' story and it heart-warming and moving. A young Elijah Wood is entertaining and sweet without being unbearable. Jamie Lee Curtis is totally believable as a young single mother.Highly recommended and very endearing.

This film tells the story of Daniel McCormick, an aviator who decides to take part in an innovative scientific experiment with cryogenics after his girlfriend, whom he would ask to marry him, be run over by a car and enter the hospital with little chance of recovery. So the plot core is love, but don't think it's an overly romantic movie. It seems to me that the screenwriter has made some efforts to avoids losing himself in exaggerated romanticism. The cast is led by Mel Gibson and features Jamie Lee Curtis and young Elijah Wood in supporting roles. Gibson is the big star, standing out naturally. Despite that, he's not quite capable of showing feelings, not even surprise when he wakes from his sleep at a time that wasn't the expected. The other cast limits itself to follow him and give him what he needs, but does it easily. I liked the simple but effective way the movie recreates the Thirties and shows how time has gone by. Everything has been done subtly. Airplanes are a fundamental part of the film such as jazz, which fills it with elegance and provides a great soundtrack. It's one of those movies perfect for Valentine's Day, even after twenty-some years of its debut.

The 1990's were a booming decade for Mel Gibson. Fresh off of three Lethal Weapon movies, he was already establishing himself as a bankable American movie star. As the decade went on he would find a balance between commercial and personal projects. "Forever Young" seems to have a mix of both commercial and personal sides, and despite a few flaws in its screenplay it still entertains and holds your attention.

The basic plot line has Gibson as a military test pilot in 1939 who wants to propose to the love of his life played by Isabel Glasser, but he chickens out, and as he does so, she goes comatose and nearly dies from being hit by a car. Gibson then asks his scientist friend (George Wendt), who has invented a cryogenic freezing system to freeze him for a year so he won't see Glasser die and if she is well to wake him up. He goes to sleep for over 50 years and wakes up in 1992 after a boy (Elijah Wood) and his friend find him in a nearly demolished military warehouse and revive him. After saving Wood's mother played by Jamie Lee Curtis from nearly being abused, he briefly moves in and begins a minor relationship with her until the climax, which I won't give away.

So yeah it definitely has the ingredients and clichés of a made-for- TV movie. Gene Siskel said one reason he didn't like the film was he didn't believe the relationship between Gibson and Glasser and felt the movie failed to really explore the depths of it. I do agree with him on that minor note. A little more time exploring the relationship would have been nice to see. More scenes with Wendt's character would have been nice too, sadly he has very little to do, and his part really should have been more of an un-credited cameo. Of course "Cheers" was in its final season when this movie came out, so I'm sure the director felt "if people know Norm Peterson is in this movie along with Mel Gibson, I'm sure people will come!"

Aside from those flaws, the relationship between Gibson and Wood is special. Wood is like the son Gibson wished he would have had, and I like that approach. I also like the scenes with he and Curtis and they definitely have some spark. The flying sequences and scenery are also very well done.

Bottom line: A few clichés, and a little overly-sentimental like a Hallmark movie, but still enjoyable and fun to watch.

Rating: *** out of ****. Rated PG for some language, brief nudity (Gibson's backside after he is revived from being frozen), and a brief sequence of domestic violence, along with some fist fighting. (Thankfully Gibson saves the day, before anything gets too bad). Suitable for children 11 and older.

Forever Young goes in a lot of familiar directions -- time travel, a cuddly child and a single mom, a mix of drama, comedy, sci-fi, mystery and romance. But mostly, it manages to be entertaining without offending anyone or forcing the issue.

The early portion of the show -- set in 1939 -- offers a soft, dreamy, realistic look at what that time was like. The characters seem to have been drawn from the audience, from the masses, instead of being picture-perfect in look and dress. The acting is low-key, relaxing and believable. And, while the plot covers a lot of ground, it ties together well and has enough mystery that the viewer won't be able to guess the outcome and is sure to be satisfied with both the journey and the destination.

Forever Young reminded me of Always, starring Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss. Both shows are loaded with characters that are easy to like because of who they are and how they respond. Mel Gibson in Forever Young is particularly effective when dealing with the son of Jamie Lee Curtis; you know she's already committed and he cannot hang around, but you find yourself wishing the boy could have Mel for his new dad.

Not offering more shows like this is why theaters have so few under-12 and over-35 movie goers.

Forever Young is a simple, easily accessible film. The acting is strong. Without excessive insistence, the film provides amusing contrasts between 1939 and 1992. The images of the B25 were a pleasure. The rapid aging of Mel Gibson is convincing and provides an interesting contrast with Citizen Kane : make-up artists have made progress. One interesting theme is the loss and recovery of a line of research. The occasional spurt ahead by a gifted scientist who is only caught up to decades later by the general level of scientific knowledge. The basic plot is that the lead character is frozen in a sort of experiment in cryonics (but applied to a healthy, not recently dead person) in 1939, and accidentally unfrozen only in 1992. Around that theme there is a touching love story and re-meeting 50 years later between Mel Gibson and Isabel Glasser. In the middle of the film the action is well carried by Jamie Lee Curtis as a single mother looking for a father for her child - extremely well-played by Elijah Wood. Nicolas Surovy is convincing in the difficult role of the doctor/boyfriend of Jamie Lee Curtis, having to be both understanding, but slightly jealous when Mel Gibson comes into her life. The weak part of the film is that cryonics is utterly implausible, at least for the foreseeable future of medical science, despite having some believers. Not a great film, but an enjoyable one that is also appropriate for kids.