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A pleasant diversion for the young teens, but a waste of time for anyone older.
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Sci-fi hijinks and a government conspiracy serve merely as window dressing for a ham-fisted message about the importance of good parenting and owning a car in high school. Jul 20, 2002 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Sci-fi hijinks and a government conspiracy serve merely as window dressing for a ham-fisted message about the importance of good parenting and owning a car in high school.
Robert K. Elder
If I were 13, I might be sufficiently entranced by the movie's bicycle stunts ... and wouldn't be wondering why ideas for science fiction films haven't progressed very far from Star Trek's first seasons all those decades ago. Apr 2, 2002
If I were 13, I might be sufficiently entranced by the movie's bicycle stunts ... and wouldn't be wondering why ideas for science fiction films haven't progressed very far from Star Trek's first seasons all those decades ago.
Michael Atkinson
I thought my own watch had stopped keeping time as I slogged my way through Clockstoppers. Apr 1, 2002
I thought my own watch had stopped keeping time as I slogged my way through Clockstoppers.
Richard Roeper
An intermittently pleasing but mostly routine effort. Mar 31, 2002 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
An intermittently pleasing but mostly routine effort.
Mick LaSalle
A benign but forgettable sci-fi diversion. Mar 29, 2002 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
A benign but forgettable sci-fi diversion.
Michael O'Sullivan
A pleasant, if forgettable, romp of a film. Mar 29, 2002 | Rating: 2/4
A pleasant, if forgettable, romp of a film.
Claudia Puig
Fun action comedy with nifty special effects. Dec 22, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Fun action comedy with nifty special effects.
Nell Minow
Absurda, mas divertida, a premissa confere um certo grau de interesse ao filme, que ainda se beneficia do tom adolescente descompromissado. Nov 7, 2005 | Rating: 3/5
Absurda, mas divertida, a premissa confere um certo grau de interesse ao filme, que ainda se beneficia do tom adolescente descompromissado.
Pablo Villaça
However it may please those who love movies that blare with pop songs, young science fiction fans will stomp away in disgust. Jun 11, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
However it may please those who love movies that blare with pop songs, young science fiction fans will stomp away in disgust.
Jeffrey Westhoff
Visually exciting sci-fi film which suffers from a lackluster screenplay. Mar 8, 2003 | Rating: C | Full Review…
Visually exciting sci-fi film which suffers from a lackluster screenplay.
Robert Roten
Director Frakes steps triumphantly into the ring of Hollywood mediocrity with this effort... Feb 8, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Director Frakes steps triumphantly into the ring of Hollywood mediocrity with this effort...
John R. McEwen
Each actor does his very best to portray the characters realistically and perhaps their relative inexperience is a factor. Jan 29, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Each actor does his very best to portray the characters realistically and perhaps their relative inexperience is a factor.
Wesley Lovell
Jonathan Frakes is no stranger to science fiction, so it would seem he would be a fitting director for Clockstoppers.
The story concept revolving around hyper-time is a solid start, but as a whole this film is too kid friendly and routine with its story. The first 3rd of this 90 minute picture plays around and has fun with the sped up time. This is fine to a point, but it does feel like a waste of time.
The effects are adequate enough, especially with the nature of this film; however, the possibility to do more is definitely there. Unfortunately, for a film that does focus on moving fast, the effects aren't the most memorable thing about it.
Jesse Bradford gets by as the lead male teen. Paula Garces is a pleasant surprise, as she is more than just the pretty girl along for the ride. French Stewart's unique personality, which could easily stand out in other films, tends to blend in with this one.
Once the clock stops, Clockstoppers really doesn't offer much other than a one time 90 minute sit through.
Super Reviewer
An initially intriguing idea wasted with mediocre performances and a shoddy script. Full review later.
It's definitely fun for it's generation, but anyone over ten will find it repulsive.
I like the idea behind the film, however it was really dumbed down for American teens. I'd like to see an intelligent version aimed more at older adults.
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