I submit that there is a simple test to determine whether this plot can work.
Sliding doors movie themes.
With gwyneth paltrow john hannah john lynch jeanne tripplehorn.
Sliding doors grants more than just a good time at the movies however.
Sliding doors critics consensus.
Sliding doors uses parallel time lines to explore the different paths that a woman s life might take after she does and doesn t find her lover in bed with another woman.
Sliding doors is a 1998 romantic comedy drama film written and directed by peter howitt and starring gwyneth paltrow and john hannah while also featuring john lynch jeanne tripplehorn and virginia mckenna the film alternates between two storylines showing two paths the central character s life could take depending on whether or not she catches a train.
Is either time line interesting in itself.
Directed by peter howitt.
If not then no amount of shifting back and forth between them can help.
90s fantasy romance has mature themes.
We see it both ways in parallel.
For those who are so inclined its central theme offers an opportunity to ponder some of the more philosophical questions about the workings of the universe all while having a good time.
Despite the gimmicky feel of the split narratives the movie is watch able due to the winning performances by the cast.