- Release Date: 2002
- Runtime: 96 min
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Starring: Guy Pearce, Mark Addy, Phyllida Law, Laura Kirk ... see all
- Director: Simon Wells
- Plot: Based on the classic sci-fi novel by H.G. Wells, scientist and inventor, Alexander Hartdegen, is determined to prove that time travel is possible. His determination is turned to desperation by... Read more
User Reviews
Artistic Liscense
Jun 23, 2008
aidangull21 - yahoo.com
Jun 23, 2008aidangull21 - yahoo.com
While not by any means a direct adaptation of the book, I did find the film entertaining and quite interesting. The plot seemed to flow nicely and the visuals were good, but as a whole it just seemed to lack something... Full review
The moon breaks apart..
Jan 29, 2008
aboveground65 - yahoo.com
Jan 29, 2008aboveground65 - yahoo.com
Most remakes are not really worth watching however this is one of the best so far. Based on a book and I shouldn't really call it a remake of the ?1960? movie of the same name as the storyline is abit... Full review
All Time Great!
Jan 29, 2008
tonytornado23 - yahoo.com
Jan 29, 2008tonytornado23 - yahoo.com
A lot of people will disagree with me but this is both mentally and visually one of the most intriguing movies I have ever seen. I was disappointed to find that some areas of deeper interest to me had no meaning... Full review
A Jewel Among Films
Jan 27, 2008
bordercolliebabe12 - yahoo.com
Jan 27, 2008bordercolliebabe12 - yahoo.com
The Time Machine is probably my favorite movie of all time.With great direction,visuals,and wonderful performances by the cast,it pulls in locks you in to make you feel as if you are right there.Definantly Oscar-worthy in every way.!!! A MAJOR must see.!!!... Full review
BLAH BLAH BLAH
Dec 29, 2007
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Dec 29, 2007cubbiebear01 - yahoo.com
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Not great but not afwul either
Oct 26, 2007
siggylovessara - yahoo.com
Oct 26, 2007siggylovessara - yahoo.com
The acting was pretty good to my opinion. The visuals were quite nice too also. But it is one of these movies where the director forgot that actually not everyone has read the book. It should have been more explaining and... Full review
excellent movie
Jul 04, 2007
ruff_ryder225 - yahoo.com
Jul 04, 2007ruff_ryder225 - yahoo.com
i thought the movie was very entertaining. people who dont like it probably think horrible movies like fight club or a very brady movie were good.... Full review
Good Remake
Jul 04, 2007
mitchell_the_furious - yahoo.com
Jul 04, 2007mitchell_the_furious - yahoo.com
This movie is a very good movie because of the plot and special effects but the acting anddirection both need work. Other than that it is a great movie that is worth buying.... Full review
"remarkable time movie"
Mar 11, 2007
harley84842003 - yahoo.com
Mar 11, 2007harley84842003 - yahoo.com
Note: This area is only to be used for posting a review of the movie after you have seen it. If you would like to discuss the movie or the actors, please go to our Message Boards, or Chat.... Full review
One of 2002 best movies
Mar 05, 2007
withoutmychick - yahoo.com
Mar 05, 2007withoutmychick - yahoo.com
The movie is really good one of the best films of 2002 the movie stars really good but at time it gets kinda boring but youll get to see it and you know that it is a good movie with great... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jun 11, 2008commonsensemedia.org
The violent content in this movie is about as tame as most PG movies.
And with the exception of one rather strong expletive in the first half of the film, there is hardly any language.
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| Sep 03, 2002CultureCartel.com
Watching the professor try desperately to find a way to change the past could have made for an interesting movie.
Pearce is a first rate actor, and he does his best to try and pull something out of this mess of a film, but its all for naught.
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| Aug 03, 2002commonsensemedia.org
He is an expert at animation, which helped with the special effects.
Parents should know that the movie has some graphic violence, including tense peril.
The director of the movie, Simon Wells, has two special qualifications.
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| Jun 03, 2002CultureCartel.com
One might assume hes better with controlling voices than people by watching The Time Machine
Guy Pearce is an understandably acclaimed actor who is admirably expanding his repertoire to include the action genre, but the script for The Time Machine does nothing to support to his talent.
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| Mar 14, 2002Christianity Today
The silver lining: "One thing the film does depict well ...
Jeffrey Wells ( Reel.com ) writes, "The failure of The Time Machine is unqualified by mediocrity; its awfulness achieves a kind of splendor.
a mindless popcorn flick.
... Full Review
News
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2009-06-26
The Time Machine (DVD)
filmink.com.au –
2008-06-01
Warner Home Video. On shelves October 23. Where's the Delorean when you need it? Exploring the possibilities of time travel is university professor Alexander Hartdegen (Guy Pearce), who desperately wants to change the past after witnessing the death of his... ... Full Article
The Time Machine
chennaionline.com –
2002-08-29
It is the late 1800s.A persistent scientist and inventor Alexander Hartdegen (Guy Pearce) finds himself at the doors of depression when his fianc Emma (Sienna Guillory) is killed. ... Full Article
Video of the Week: 'The Time Machine'
upi.com –
2002-07-23
LOS ANGELES, July 23 (UPI) -- With genetic technologies now proliferating, "The Time Machine" -- H.G. Wells ' tale of the human race splitting into two species -- is more, well, timely than ever. ... Full Article
The Time Machine (review)
flickfilosopher.com –
2002-03-15
I got yer time machine right here. See, you buy a ticket to this new Guy Pearce movie, and 90 minutes later, 3 days have passed by. ... Full Article

The Time Machine (2002) Teaser Trailer
The Time Machine
The Time Machine: "If You Know Time"
The Time Machine - Die Zeitmaschine (Introducing Trailer in German)