The Lake House

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The Lake House

PG

Released Jun 16, 2006

1h 39m

Romance

Fantasy

Drama

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A lonely doctor (Sandra Bullock), who once lived in a beautiful lakeside home, falls in love via letters with its latest resident, a frustrated architect (Keanu Reeves). When they discover that they are living two years apart, the pair must unravel the mystery behind their incredible romance.

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Critics Consensus

The plot of The Lake House is a little too convoluted, and the film fails to pull off the sweeping romance it aims for.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

I can't believe that even the most rabid chick-flick masochists wouldn't gag on it.

Rated: 1/4

Nov 24, 2006

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Matthew Leyland

BBC.com

Bullock holds her half of the movie up well, proving that she can do subdued just as well as sunny.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 1, 2006

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Andrew Sarris

Observer

I have always felt that both Ms. Bullock's patented expressions of anguish and Mr. Reeves' stoical minimalism have been somewhat underrated.

Jun 28, 2006

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Supposedly letter-bound, the couple's conversations come across more like instant messaging, while Kate's lack of investigative skills or inquisitiveness will appal even the most half-hearted of romantic stalkers.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 19, 2022

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Kathi Maio

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

What's depressing is what Hollywood does to perfectly good foreign originals. And Il Mare is no exception.

Feb 28, 2020

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

The film is hugely boring. [Full Review in Spanish]

Feb 12, 2020

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Cynthia T

Sandra has always been a favorite of mine. I personally enjoyed The Lake House. Put tears of happiness within my emotions at the end of the movie. Good job girl! PROUD OF YOU!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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David W

A well acted, romantic drama with an interesting twist. It won't change your life but I enjoyed this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Jennifer Tehani S

Still holds up! I’ve loved this movie for so long… Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are magic together in this and it’s such a beautiful simple film about love and longing… with a sprinkle of time travel ! Love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Carlos T

Filme: A Casa do Lago Elenco: @sandra.bullock.official @keanu_reeves_kz @keanureeves.media @ebonmossbachrach Dylan Walsh, Christopher Plummer, @lynncollins @cyncityforever Modelo: #romance #drama #ficção Duração: 1h 39m Ano: 2006 Minha opinião: Um dos filmes de romance que eu mais gosto. Uma verdadeira química entre Sandra Bullock e Keanu Reeves, onde já havia contracenados no filme “Velocidade Máxima” de 1994 e agora há rumores de vir mais um filme em 2025. E rumores também diz que poderiam ter sido um casal de verdade. Este filme é uma ficção, onde Alex (Reeves) vive 2 anos antes do tempo que Kate (Bullock) vive. E tudo começa com Kate alugando a casa do Lago que era a casa de Alex. E tudo começa com a caixa do correio que fica na frente da casa. Onde um envia e outro recebe, porem cada um em seu tempo. E começam a se corresponder, onde Alex não entende como alguém esta vivendo na casa que ele esta. Até que descobrem o delay de 2 anos. E assim se correspondem. E a construção de tudo isso é muito bem feita, onde te coloca dentro filme, das personagens e torce por eles. Até o dia que Kate descobre o motivo de Alex não estar no presente de Kate, que ele havia sido atropelado e morreu. E em um ultimo ato Kate tenta salvar Alex, lhe enviando uma ultima carta. E claro que o filme tem os seus percalços como Morgan (Walsh) que é noivo de Kate. Roteiro e enredo muito bem feito e construído. Tudo perfeito neste romance. Pena que este casal não se concretizou na vida real. Vale apena assistir? Com certeza e de preferência em casal. Nota: 10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Karel P

Some might say "It's only a movie!" But even movies should make sense. The two key characters live "two years apart," one in 2004 and the other in 2006; what does it mean? When they meet, they are not aware of it. There are many, much more romantic stories, set in the "real world," e.g. Romeo and Juliet.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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William B

Usually, I don't watch romance movies. However, The Lake House felt different from all the common romance movies. I love this movie because it shows that love is truly timeless, and it knows no bounds. Love will find a way

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Alejandro Agresti

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Sandra Bullock

Kate

Shohreh Aghdashloo

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Synopsis

A lonely doctor (Sandra Bullock), who once lived in a beautiful lakeside home, falls in love via letters with its latest resident, a frustrated architect (Keanu Reeves). When they discover that they are living two years apart, the pair must unravel the mystery behind their incredible romance.

Director: Alejandro Agresti
Producer: Roy Lee, Doug Davison
Screenwriter: David Auburn
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros., Vertigo, Village Roadshow Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Language|A Disturbing Image)
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.3M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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