Mariel B. Sobrino I remember not being so fund of 70's movies until one day my mother told me about this film that was about to be broad casted and I decided to join her. I couldn't stop laughing!, Alan Alda is so funny that makes it look real, and what to say about Ellen Burstyn? she's a fantastic artist and a great entertainer. They both did a fantastic job on this film, whoever did the cast, made a terrific decision. The plot is so sweet, I love the story and how is only based on two characters and only one set. The script is so catchy that it makes you wanna listen to more fun stories of them both. The stories that they tell about their husband and wife are hilarious, you can't avoid to laugh, they make it sound so natural that you think those stories were real. The music is fantastic, that main song is so cute as well as the photos being displayed every time a new year is about to come, such a great idea to be added on a film. This is a definitely must-watch movie, specially if you're looking to have a good laugh and a great time with both Alda and Burstyn.

Rodrigo Amaro "Same Time, Next Year" was way before the romantic comedies got cheaper, overvalued and vulgar as they tend to be now. This is such a classy and charming movie and regardless that it was made more than 30 years ago it still has an bright and valuable appeal to all kinds of audiences, specially those who enjoy filmed plays with positive presentations, great cast and a deep and thoughtful movie.We join Doris and George (Ellen Burstyn and Alan Alda) on several romantic meetings at the same hotel located on a beautiful countryside, on the same date each year goes by from the 1940's up until the 1970's (the segments go at each five years). The funny thing is that they're not married with each other, they have their own spouses and kids, they're happy with the people they live with but they have this special bond between them that is quite unbreakable. They truly love one another but they don't see ways to end their existent relationships. On and on, they have discussions about life, love, sex, families, values and even a little bit of politics. Bernard Slade's play and script is more than just a romantic comedy with lovable moments. It's also a fascinating historical chronicle of the popular culture of the U.S. constructed through black and white pictures of famous moments and famous people from each decade, showing what was going on in the nation (the movies, the arts, the presidents, etc.) and there's the characterizations from both main characters (they change of political parties, or Doris becoming a hippie engaged in protests against the Vietnam war). Wish I couldn't make comparisons but I must to since I've seen plenty of similarities with another great films that deal with great love affairs. One cannot deny that Alda and Burstyn do have the same fun chemistry as Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in Richard Linklater's "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset" (third part coming next year. YAY!); or Aimee and Trintignant in "A Man and a Woman" and its sequel; and I dare say the extremes of a Brokeback Mountain, after all both deal with the distance, the agony of being apart from someone you love even though you're already committed to someone else. Rich and well-elaborated dialogs mixed with hilarious and graceful sequences, "Same Time, Next Year" is a happy collaboration between director Richard Mulligan and actors Ellen Burstyn (Oscar nominated for her role) and Alan Alda. It's real and powerful performances, you really believe in those characters existing somewhere and even going through some unimaginable and funny situations (when she's about to have a baby during their evening together). They're excellent and the movie as well. Don't miss it. 10/10

shhazam2 We have enjoyed watching this movie made from a play every time we have watched it.The story line holds true for today as well or even better than when we first saw the movie back in 1978.We laughed a lot and even cried a little as these two adulterous lovers unfolded the story of their long term love affair for us.This is real grown-up humor that survives as fresh and bright every time you view the movie.Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn are superb and perfectly cast as basically the only characters. Their dialog is rich and full of fun, real humor, real tragedy and real human interaction.Can not recommend this movie more highly.

TLGeer I've loved this movie since I first saw it. I'm not a big fan of Alan Alda. He seems to over-act quite often. However, Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn are great in this movie. They both grow and change so much as the years go by. Doris goes from being a naive good Catholic girl, to a self confident woman. George goes from being a supposedly adult accountant to being a supposed adult accountant. As a movie fan, I've always wondered what happens after the movies end. I find myself wondering if Doris and George would do very well as a full-time couple. George is manipulative and pretty self centered. I don't think that Doris would live with that very well. Of course, he might not be that way with Doris. Something to think about.