The Age Of Adaline

At the age of 29, Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) is involved at near-fatal car accident, after which she ceases to age. Constantly on the run from authorities who want to ‘study’ her and her fear of hurting others, she leads a relatively isolated existence, safe for her daughter from her pre-accident marriage (Ellen Burstyn). When she meets wealthy philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman), who also happens to be charming and good-looking, her resistance to his persistent attempts to engage with her predictably is challenged. Eventually, her passion to live and to love begin to be reawaken, but just when it seems she is letting go, a chance encounter threatens to expose her and spreads the seeds of panic. A ‘magical reality’ film in the tradition of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, this well-crafted tale from director Lee Toland Krieger celebrates the under-appreciated joy of growing old with someone.