Two Against Time (2002 TV Movie) User Reviews

Oh My God

[fraggle_blondie · 7/10 · 21 June 2005]

Now I may not have all that much knowledge on cancer patients as some people do, I have personally only known one person who has had cancer, but i do believe that this was a good movie. I am only 19 so I have grown up knowing heaps of kids my age abusing or being rude to their parents, and I believe that this movie strikes true in the relationship at home when something tragic happens.

While true that it does not show how much physical pain and suffering a cancer patient may go through, i do believe that it shows the emotional suffering a cancer patients family can go through and i have no hesitation in recommending this movie to anybody who enjoys the Danielle Steel Series or any TV movies that may have come out in this time period.

Tragic and well-done performances

[spacetooner · 7/10 · 11 February 2007]

I was watching TV. I had to make a choice between "I love you, I love you not" and "Two Against Time". I have watched them both though. I decided to watch Two against time. I admit that I picked the right movie to watch. The movie talks about a strict mother and her playboy daughter. Both of them gets cancer and they try to face it with emotions not physically. The movie doesn't contain any physical pain and suffering. It shows how to tolerate with a situation similar to that with a strong will. The will which leads to the best. I can't say more. But if you want to watch a tragic and at the same time a very aiming movie. Pick this up.

this movie has touched me

[mysteryosa_09 · 23 June 2004]

I can totally relate with Emma. I know exactly how it feels when your mother wants to take over your life. She's lucky that even though her mother can be a bit demanding at times she still knows her mother loves her. My mom and I haven't been in good terms since i was 13 (I'm 18 now). At a young age I've learned to hate her and instead of understanding me she built a wall between the two of us. Emma's lucky because even as she pushes her mother away her mom continues to reach out.

I cried throughout the film because i realized that I would never do what Emma did for her Mom and it scared me. My coldheartedness scared me. I can't even say I love my mom anymore.

I give this movie a thumbs up. The actors were really good. The movie was touching & I hope that a lot more people were touched and given hope. They should realize that life is short and that they should value every time spent with their family. I've lost all hope and I hope you guys don't.

To Baldly Go......

[rbrb · 2/10 · 10 September 2004]

Switching around channels to find a movie to help me sleep I had a choice between this one and "Ghost Cat"; assuming 'Two Against Time' might be a time travel adventure I opted for it: wrong choice.

As meritable as it might be to portray a story about a mother and daughter both diagnosed with cancer, which is the storyline here, I found the movie unconvincing and bland.

Quite apart from the irritating portrayal of a spoilt brat kid and her domineering mother which is later redeemed by their illnesses,this movie does a gross dis-service to people really suffering from cancer, since its'true pain and the pain of its treatment is almost non-existent in the film.

The do-gooder film-makers and actors seem to think that by showing bald headed women we are someone going to be shocked, but all this does is make a mockery of people who are really suffering.

"Ghost Cat"-which I have now seen, is far more honest!

2 out of 10.

Outstanding!

[bigdmk3 · 10/10 · 16 October 2006]

I found this to be a story of the true relationship that can occur between mother and daughter (or the struggles that happen even under normal circumstances) and the fact that they both were afflicted with cancer moved me even more. I have had breast cancer and the depiction of Marlow Thomas was right on. I found her to portray the mother as a selfless, loving, human being who had to endure a deadly disease, and confront her death, the death of her father, mother and what would happen to her children. The fact that both mother and daughter went bald from chemo treatments, brought the realization how even the treatment of cancer is so devastating, along with the zapping of energy and sometimes, the struggle to just go on. I only hope that I will find this on TV again, so that I can record it!

Two Against Time

[jarntzen2 · 10/10 · 28 November 2007]

I have worked in health care for many years. I had the awesome opportunity to care for my dying mother in my home. I have taken care of several cancer patients. This movie is excellent! It touched my soul and helped me get through the emotions connected with my relationship with my mother in those last precious months. This movie shows some of the dynamics and emotions a family can go through. As a daughter who stood by her mothers bedside, I related to this movie. As a mother of 6 (4 girls and 2 boys) I can't imagine any of my children having cancer. I recently found a copy of this movie on ebay, I have been searching for it ever since I saw it on TV as I wanted to share it with my sister. I highly recommend this movie. And will enjoy watching it again and again.

Excellent Picture

[jimwengler-740-153761 · 10/10 · 16 July 2013]

The movie was realistic, inspiring, and worth every second of viewing. The characters were credible especially the mother and daughter. Anyone who has raised a teenager knows what the mother, portrayed by Marlo Thomas, was feeling. Unlike the people in the other reviews, I do not believe the mother was controlling. The daughter was cutting school regularly, dating a loser, smoking pot, acting rudely, etc. Teenagers do this, and it is not abnormal, but nevertheless, the mother had to act like a mother and not a pushover. Anyway, I loved seeing their relationship develop into a more loving and respectful one. It's too bad it took cancer for them to get there. I loved the shower scene--reminiscent of when my wife gave her very ill mother a bath. As hard as it might normally be to believe a mother and daughter get cancer at the exact same time, it is a true story and a beautiful one. Marlo Thomas did an excellent job in her role--a far cry from "That Girl." Way to go, Marlo!