My Future Boyfriend

My Future Boyfriend is a romantic comedy released in 2011 that beautifully amalgamates the classicism of love with the futurism of time. This film stars highly acclaimed actors including Sarah Rue, Barry Watson, and Fred Willard, and combines romance, humor, and a dash of science fiction in a charmingly unique way, making it a must-watch for fans of lighthearted, feel-good cinema.

The plot revolves around the life of a bookish woman named Elizabeth Barrett (Sara Rue), a young vibrant romance book editor who remains a little skeptical and cynical about love and relationships, despite her professional involvements with romance stories. The reason behind her skepticism towards love traces back to her past relationship disappointments that has left her precariously cautious about love. In spite of all the romantic tales she deals with, Elizabeth firmly believes that the kind of "fairy-tale love" she reads in the novels does not exist in real life.

Barry Watson plays the role of Pax, a funny, charming, and generally good-hearted character. However, Pax isn’t your average man; he hails from the future, more specifically, the year 3127. He lives in a time when humans have evolved beyond emotions, forgoing feelings in order to live more harmonious and peaceful lives. This unique future is free from conflicts, hatred, love, or any kind of emotion that might lead to disharmony. Mystery and excitement unfold when Pax stumbles upon one of Elizabeth's novels which had, in some mystifying way, made its journey to the future. Unlike anything he's ever seen, the book intrigues Pax with its tale of love and emotion, concepts totally unknown to him.

Piqued by his discovery, Pax decides to travel back in time to our present day in order to meet Elizabeth and unravel the mysteries of these beautiful feelings that his society has left behind. Elizabeth, on the other hand, is taken aback by this strange man from the future who claims to have traveled through time after reading one of her romance titles. However, unexplicable events and Pax's undeniable charm slowly pull Elizabeth into his fascinating world.

The romantic spark between Pax and Elizabeth is evident from their first meeting. Nevertheless, their unique circumstances make the progression of their relationship far from straightforward, leading to a number of comical and heartwarming moments as each character tries to understand the other's world. Pax's innocent questions and reactions about "our" time often serve as comic relief, cleverly woven into the script without diminishing the romantic element of the storyline.

The movie also stars the late Fred Willard as Bob, who seamlessly plays the role of a friendly neighbor. Bob, always being around at the right moments, often adds the needed hilarity in the movie, providing just the right contrast to the romance blossoming between Elizabeth and Pax.

The film is a journey of love and experimental romance that challenges the boundaries of time and space. Its unique plot sets it apart from conventional romantic comedies and connects with the audience by exploring the idea of whether love can really surpass the dimensions of time.

The performances by Sarah Rue, Barry Watson, and Fred Willard, combined with fascinating visual effects, add life and color to the film. The often contrasting behaviors of the characters provide much of the humor, and the palpable chemistry between Watson (Pax) and Rue (Elizabeth) anchors the film in authenticity. Their nascent love story, interspersed with hilarity and sentimentality, invites viewers to examine and appreciate the complexities of love.

My Future Boyfriend becomes a heartwarming exploration of love, time travel, and the collisions they create. The movie takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions, laughter, and love. It is a fascinating attempt to mix two genres - time travel and romance- in one, providing a fresh perspective to both. It speaks of an innocent and creative romance that transcends eras, truly making it a timeless movie.