The film has a strong and commendable start!

Launching straight into its story without slowing down for heavy exposition, and it trusts the audience to catch up as it develops.

At its core, it is more of an emotional journey with a small sci-fi element. The lead characters' chemistry isn't explosive, but it feels genuine. I liked the entire cast, the production, cinematography and execution in general is very good!

However, I felt the pace gives way to an unfortunate lull early on, as the story slows down a bit too much when you get up to speed. Mostly with "clunky" interactions, and some awkward moments. And while the emotional beats later in the film help it regain some lost momentum, it's a shame it feels underwritten. This is mostly due to the lack of "meat" in this movie hamburger.

In-between the cool premise and the emotional scenes, it explores an interesting idea in seeking "perfect moments". Fleeting, impactful instances that would normally go unnoticed by those without the time and mindset to pay attention. And while the concept should be THE most memorable parts of the film, they left me wanting. They should have been more impactful and/or artistic.. balancing the mundane with the profound, and offering moments of reflection on life's small beauties. More time should have been given to make these better!!

Lastly, the film's climax hinges on a "scientific" revelation that it's hard to sell. It's visually clever, but predictable.. and somewhat forced the outcome(?). So, as the film never quite reaches the heights I would have loved for it to reach.. I would still recommend it, as it felt fresh, even for a Groundhog-Day fan. You'll like it if you enjoy romantic stories with a dash of creativity, but know it is missing a layer of "more" that would make it truly memorable.. even if it is visually impressive.