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The Time Machine (2002)

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Consensus: This Machine has all the razzle-dazzles of modern special effects, but the movie takes a turn for the worst when it switches from a story about lost love to a confusing action-thriller.

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Theatrical Release: Mar 8, 2002 Wide

Box Office: $56,684,819

Synopsis: Scientist and inventor Alexander Hartdegen is determined to prove that time travel is possible. His determination is turned to desperation by a personal tragedy that now drives him to want to change the past. Testing his theories with a...

Based on the classic science-fiction novel by H.G. Wells, "The Time Machine" stars Guy Pearce ("Memento," "L.A. Confidential") in the role of Alexander Hartdegen. Making her feature film debut, Dublin-born singer/songwriter Samantha Mumba stars opposite Pearce as Mara, the woman who befriends Hartdegen in the distant future. The international cast also includes Orlando Jones ("Evolution"), Mark Addy ("The Full Monty"), Phyllida Law ("Saving Grace"), Sienna Guillory ("Kiss Kiss Bang Bang") and Academy Award� winner Jeremy Irons ("Reversal of Fortune," "Die Hard: With a Vengeance").

A co-production of DreamWorks Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, "TheTime Machine" marks the live-action directorial debut of Simon Wells, who previously co-directed DreamWorks� animated hit "The Prince of Egypt." Wells directed "The Time Machine" from a screenplay by John Logan ("Gladiator"), based on the screenplay by David Duncan. Walter F. Parkes ("Gladiator," upcoming "Men in Black 2") and David Valdes ("The Green Mile") produced the film, with Laurie MacDonald, Jorge Saralegui and Arnold Leibovit serving as executive producers, and John Logan co-producing. The film will be distributed domestically by DreamWorks, with Warner Bros. handling the international release.

Starring: Guy Pearce, Jeremy Irons, Orlando Jones, Samantha Mumba

Director: Simon Wells

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Jul 23, 2002

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