Light Years Away (2008) User Reviews

Cute story, but heavily flawed

[RodMartinJr · 2/10 · 2 February 2021]

Oh, what a difference good writing makes. But the writing on this film is heavily flawed. There were so many missed opportunities and poorly reasoned motivation. Dialog was good in places, but horrible in others. Example: The hero asks for a moment to explain, but his boss simply shakes his head and says, "Sorry." The antagonist claims a discovery he could not have made, because the protagonist was in control of the ground telescope; not the antagonist. If I were the boss, I'd give the responsible executive time to explain, if he could.

The alien woman did not have physical form, but she had sufficient power to hold back a bully and to turn his big rig on its side, but later, the antagonist said he didn't have any proof she existed. Holes in his memory and holes in the plot.

good characters, a moving story

[thebigmoviemaker · 9/10 · 28 December 2007]

It is such a warm, lovable movie! There is no smut, just a sweet, memorable love story wrapped in sci-fi. Chris Knight made a great astronomer, very creative casting but it works! Meadow Williams is adorable, you want to take her home! Her scenes are beautiful and befitting of a lead actress. Eric Roberts makes a great villain, as is his style. This well blended tale has an endearing, old fashioned feel despite its science fiction flavorings. This little movie delivers! It has a creative story, great cast, and wonderful tenderness. It's definitely one to see. It is a great movie for all ages. It is an exciting, romantic love story that reminds you that love is the most powerful force in the universe. It reminds me of "Somewhere in Time" with all of it's timeless and beautiful storytelling. Movies like "Light Years Away" are rare. I can't wait to buy it so I can watch it again.

Awesome Movie

[volcom_rock_69 · 10/10 · 9 September 2006]

This movie is pretty funny. I saw it way before it came out because my friend Geoff has a small role in the film. I got to watch parts of the movie being made and they did a great job. The kid in the van who says: "woah" is my friend Geoff. It's a movie worth seeing. I highly recommend it if you live in Ottawa, Ont. You might recognize some of the locations that they filmed in, such as the Police station. The casting was great, like Mr.knight from the Brady Bunch t.v. show. He is a good actor and a great guy. I give it a 10 out of 10. I may be a little biased though... but that just means you should watch it for yourself and see what you think!

Warm and Wonderful!!

[runninginLA · 10/10 · 2 December 2007]

"Light Years Away" is a beautiful movie. It has timeless, tender themes and genuine entertainment value! Well-acted with a touch of magic, this film will touch you. Gently mixed with a fun, whimsical playfulness, an old fashioned soulful romance is clothed in modern garments in "Light Years Away".The result is a joy, a rare movie. Chris Knight and Meadow Williams are very believable as star-crossed loves and have great chemistry on screen.Eric Roberts gives a great performance.Tim Peyton has fabulous comic timing, and Adrianne Curry is outstanding as a nerdy scientist.Creative and wonderfully cast, with genuine,believable, and powerful performances by all. A true jewel of a movie!

a charming film

[adamjwagener · 10/10 · 27 August 2007]

Based on it's budget, and having been a crew member and extra in the film, I'm giving "BMS" (the director) and "LYA" (the film) 9/10. It has a wholesome message, a name actor, beautiful actresses, and was shot with a limited budget. The special FX and uses of green screen show maturity from BMS's last film, Miss Castaway and the Island Girls. I had an enjoyable time working on the set with the crew and producers, and watched them solve last minute problems and deal with financier/producer tensions in order to get this finished. For your info, I started out as an extra, and was asked to work on the film as crew. I still have my autographed copy of the script! Actors Tim Peyton, Adri Curry, and Meadow Williams also did a good job and were pleasant to work with on set. This should be going to TV soon, if the right distributor picks it up.

sweet!

[crewguy41 · 10/10 · 2 February 2008]

I really liked this movie! The look of it is beautiful. I don't know where it was shot, but the locations are gorgeous, as are the actresses. The lead actors really pulled off touching moments. You really got pulled in to the story.Eric Roberts, Christopher Knight, and Meadow Williams gave first rate performances. Adrianne Curry was really good. She's one of my Myspace friends, so it was great to see her act. Since she's a model I wasn't sure she could act but she was great, and the uninvited kiss on Chris was perfectly played.Meadow Williams was so touching as the angelic alien. Need to see more of this girl. There were nice comic touches and warm,real moments. This is a movie you can see with anyone and not be embarrassed. I would compare it to "Princess Bride". I has an instant classic feel. The romance gives it "chick flick" elements, but it is so likable and the women are so pretty that we guys love it too.

Light Years Awqay

[Astephanie7 · 10/10 · 18 June 2007]

I hope this movie makes it this way to Duluth Minnesota sometime soon so I can Watch the only Movie. I have only seen part of this movie and I can say it's a wonderful love story that Bryan Micheal Stoller did a great job with this movie. I real can't way to see this myself. thanks for some of the part of this online for me and others. THis will be great if it come to some Theaters here in Minnesota. I hope that Bryan Stoller make more great and wonderful movies like this one. The music for this movie was great too. Million Miles Away can tough a lot of peoples hearts has it does for me. I all so hope some of the actors come to Minnesota and give that thoughts about there take with doing this movie. I real enjoy the parts of this movie and the songs that go wonderful with this movie has will. There a lot of parts that tough my heart and make me think about my son you is real miles away from me and the rest of my family so this movie make me real a part of want it means to have someone real away from you and but it hard to real now want it's like to have someone real million miles away from you. I hope other get a change to see this movie let the feels tough there hearts has it done for me.