The Time Machine
2002, Sci-fi/Action, 1h 36m
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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. Read critic reviews
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Alexander Hartdegen
Mara
David Philby
Emma
Mrs. Watchit
Flower Store Worker
Critic Reviews for The Time Machine
Audience Reviews for The Time Machine
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Mar 17, 2014Film full of potential, but is an awful train wreck, The Time Machine is one of those films that has an ambitious idea, but wastes it due to the fact that the script is lazily written, the cast though impressive just don't deliver anything great, and the film feels tiresome, strained and unimpressive. I really wanted to enjoy the film, and though the idea was good, the execution was poor. I really hated the finished film, and this a forgettable affair that is a pure waste of time. Don't go in expecting a wonderful film, everything here is over the top, poorly constructed and just doesn't have that spark to really make the story take off. As it is, it's a film that has an underdeveloped story that is quite boring despite its premise. There is never anything going on, on-screen to really make this film stand out. Save yourself the trouble, this isn't worth seeing. The film just wastes its potential and never takes off and what could have been a great film, ends up being a failed attempt at remaking a classic. This is lazy filmmaking, and it doesn't deliver anything entertaining to the viewer. I really was let down by this film, and it could have been an entertaining remake; however it just ends up being a failed film that isn't memorable whatsoever. Don't watch the film; you'll be glad you did. This one just doesn't thrill and its ideas never come to fruition due to its script limitations. Everything about the film feels out of place, and it ends up being a dull, boring, and overall stupid movie that just ends up being a total waste of film.Alex r Super Reviewer
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Feb 06, 2012Poor remake that doesn't take the classic to any new heightsBrendan N Super Reviewer
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Oct 12, 2011Failed attempt to adapt Wells' novel, trying to be funny but didn't work
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Jun 08, 2010I remember reading a book that was pretty similar was this movie. I was happy to see this. It's a good movie.
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