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The Time Machine (2002)
description written by member Zara:
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.
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
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H.G. Wells story of the time machine is familiar, and this version is not as good as others and maybe better than some. The 1960 version won an Oscar for special effects. The effects here were great also, especially the Morlocks.
You have to remember the Morlocks and the Eloi, especially if you saw Gary Sinise in Ransom....
(complete The Time Machine review by Movie Addict)
| The Time Machine Movie Review by Ash (10/25/2006) |
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Ok so the movie doesn't follow the book. So it removes or changes key plot elements that were crucial to the original story. At least what you have left is fun, entertaining action flick. I'm guessing that's what the creators thought.
For those of you that have enjoyed the book (one of the best books I've read BTW) be...
(complete The Time Machine review by Ash)
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