This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

...as one of the most seductive, charming, smart love story. its admirable simplicity. and its dialogues. the two basic ingredients for a show who gives portrait of a couple looking for save a long absence of the other. it is realistic. and adorable. a perfect refuge because it has not a precise definition. sure, romance, friendship, mature love. but, in same measure, a great cast. and the right story. so, one of series who, for long time, remains a precious source of memories. and lessons. and recipe for discover the every day life. in right and wise and smart and clever way.

This is probably the most engaging comedy series ever made. Great dialog and acting. Perfect chemistry among the actors and fantastic locations in England. Lets put it this way, I have seen all the episodes at least 4 times each and still watch it when it comes on PBS. If it's on I will watch it again. I've followed the show since an episode where Jean and Lionel go to visit Lionel's father's estate and end up having to entertain the locals. I loved the concept of fish out of water city folks in the country. Then the next episode they were back in town and the whole story became clear and I was hooked, watching it again from the beginning to the latest episodes in 2005.

and I am a 60 year old male,disabled Vietnam veteran residing in Estonia. I love the peace, and slow pace, of the plots and the love shared between all of the cast members. I watch this show every weekday of my life , Monday thru Friday, at 2pm, Estonian time, on BBC PRIME. Thank you very much BBC for producing such a delightful and loving show! and I especially thank Mr. Palmer and Ms. Dench for their excellent acting and beautiful love, and respect, for each other.There is a wonderful balance with the other characters and no filth and no social agendas, unlike on the often horrible USA TV shows. ( I have recently seen Ms. Dench in different movies and I must say, I always wonder when Lionel will appear on screen.)

Someone said on the board here that Americans love this show because of the steady diet of slop the American television industry feeds us. That may well be true; I am almost 48 years old and have watched television since I was a child, with the exception of the early to late 80's, when I didn't own a TV (for obvious reasons).Maybe if I grew up on BBC programs I wouldn't give "As Time Goes By" such high marks. But in my book, it is better than any comedy ever shown on forty years of American TV. Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench are the best couple in a comedy I have ever seen. They are funny, sexy, and believable.My highest praise is this: It inspires me to higher ideals of personal behavior. These are honorable characters, in sometimes challenging situations, using grace, good humor, selflessness (sometimes) and good will to resolve their problems. Could this be why this show enjoys such a fervently adoring following? Because some of us would actually like to be give something to aim toward in our entertainment? Wouldn't be the worst thing.