DVD Movie Rating for: Time Machine

3 out of 5

Movie Plot of: Time Machine

Based on the classic sci-fi novel by H.G. Wells, "The Time Machine" stars Guy Pearce in the role of scientist and inventor, Alexander Hartdegen, who 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 time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has divided into the hunter - and the hunted.

DVD Production Details of: Time Machine

Starring: Guy Pearce, Yancey Arias

Director: Simon Wells

Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen

Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Features:
Commentary by director Simon Wells

Theatrical trailer(s)

Deleted scenes

Making of Morlocks

Making of The Time Machine

Widescreen anamorphic format

Cast of the movie: Time Machine

• Guy Pearce .... Alexander Hartdegen
• Mark Addy .... David Philby
• Phyllida Law .... Mrs. Watchit
• Laura Kirk .... Flower Seller
• Josh Stamberg .... Motorist
• John W. Momrow .... Fifth Avenue Carriage Driver
• Sienna Guillory .... Emma
• Max Baker .... Robber
• Jeffrey M. Meyer .... Central Park Carriage Driver
• Alan Young .... Flower Store Worker
• Myndy Crist .... Jogger
• Connie Ray .... Teacher
• Orlando Jones .... Vox
• Lennie Loftin .... Soldier #1
• Thomas Corey Robinson .... Soldier #2

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Reviews of the movie: Time Machine

While the 1960 version of The Time Machine remains a science fiction classic, this adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel benefits from a dazzling CGI facelift. Digital wizardry shows us the awesome splendor of eons passing in an eye blink, while Wells's heroic time traveler--played with appealing conviction by Memento's Guy Pearce--is given a stronger motivation for piloting his time machine 800,000 years into the future. Long after New York City has crumbled and the moon shattered by a nuclear accident, Pearce finds a new home with the peacefully primitive Eloi, after confronting the subterranean Morlocks (courtesy of Stan Winson's monster shop) and their evil overlord (Jeremy Irons in wicked, pigmentless makeup). Trading Wells's social commentary for pure adventure, director Simon Wells (the author's great-grandson) maintains the story's legacy of wonder, despite a few hokey embellishments. Catering to a younger audience, this Time Machine is fun without being particularly distinguished--a treat for the eyes, if not the brain

A professor (Pearce) obsessed with time travel climbs aboard his Rube Goldburg gyro-thingamajig and gets catapulted through time 800 gazillion years where really nice cliff dwelling people, who conveniently speak English, live in dread of evil subterranean creatures...etc. His mission: To rescue the a babe from the clutches of the creatures. How original. Duh.

Slammed by the critics and panned by the public, "The Time Machine" features good visuals and art and a plot which is so convoluted that it's easier to just go with it than to try to follow it. If you just want some great graphics and a busy no-brainer adventure flick to go with your munchies, "The Time Machine" may be for you. Turn off brain, kick back, and enjoy. (C+)