Timecode

The direction behind this film is amazing. Each story weaves in and out of another character's story. the most fascinating aspect of the film is with the four seperate scenes. However, the story drags the film completely down. the idea of... Full review

This movie is a pretentious attempt at being "revolutionary" or whatever the hell you want to call it. Sure this was a potentially interesting idea (real time and quartered screen), but it wasn't used in a very powerful way. Being... Full review

I was disappointed in the over-all review of "C" by this group. For movie buffs to see 4 separate scenes going on at the same "real" time and have it pulled off so well was very intriguing. This will be part... Full review

The plot line of this movie wasn't the most eventful which made it believeable and easy to follow with the split screens. It was intriguing to be able to watch 4 characters at once and really get a sense of how... Full review

I remember watching this movie a year ago, and I thought it was pretty interesting. It's stands on it's own. I recomend this movie to open minded people, or film makers.... Full review

I am pretty sure that I will not see a more jaw-dropping piece of film-making for quite some time. To put the complexity of filming 4 continuous takes simultaneously and in full co-ordination into any perspective, is extremely difficult. And... Full review

Timecode was a failed experiment. Four screens running simultaneously, running for 90 minutes in real-time. Sounds pretty intriguing, right? Sure.. If you assume that the plot is interesting, the characters believable and likeable, and the acting competent. (spoilers) This was... Full review

There is a rule in science that for an experiment to be meaningful, all the variables must be controlled but one. That rule could be applied to experimental cinema, too; at least it should have been applied to this film.Time... Full review

Architectural LocationSpoilers herein.Much has been made of the three experimental techniques used here: unbroken takes; four screens; heavy improvisation. But there is a powerful effect that seems to be overlooked.Film is inescapably two-dimensional, and many clever tricks of different types... Full review

Sometimes 'original' does not mean good. Or 'daring' equate with talent. This movie has a tired old plot and not believable as presented. Plus someone capsulized it as 'an amazing experience'. Well jumping out of an airplane without a parachute... Full review

There was no real script, and the 28 actors improvised their lines....though it's by no means a great piece of drama, with all the characteristic uneveness of an ensemble theatrical creation.....The other impressive work comes from Tripplehorn (who occupies one screen by herself for most of the film) as the agonized, insecure lover of Salma Hayek, who knows she is losing her girlfriend.....The studio is about to shoot a new flick, The Bitch of Louisiana , with sometimes good director Lester Moore (Richard E ... Full Review

not because the movie was bad....A few subplots smack of art house angst ¿ some conceptual threads are not as intriguing as others.....a beautiful filmmaker....Salma Hayek clearly enjoys her role as Rose --....Despite every obstacle which could have tripped-up this film, the movie works very nicely..... ... Full Review

The only problem with "Timecode Mike Figgis' "Timecode" is without a doubt the most extravagant, revolutionary, and groundbreaking act of filmmakin g to come along since the invention of the film camera. is with the actual story ... Full Review

Time Code is definitely novel for its form and its process....The cast is good across the board, with standout performances by Stellan Skarsgard (Good Will Hunting) as the producer on the edge.... ... Full Review

What was amazing about the film was the timing.....because it shows that daring, different things can be done.....I don't like the look of the film....The scenes are so well timed.... ... Full Review

Now, this movie could have been a real bore---especially because of the sheer amount of times we've seen stories like this play out---but the route this flick takes to change things up is just enough to make it all quite... ... Full Article

After a shamelessly predictable, secretly semi-enjoyable first installment, this follow-up transfers fictional hot-shot Santiago Munez from Newcastle United to Real Madrid, but slides down several divisions in accomplishment. ... Full Article

Phillip Williams | Published April 4, 2003 Sound is one aspect of the film craft which, because of the medium's overwhelming visual bias, is often undernourished-even by experienced moviemakers. ... Full Article

It also can lead to lots of bad movies. Despite the sharpness of this exchange, which sets us up for fireworks, it causes discomfort. It's too perfect. ... Full Article

You will not, you can not, see the same Time Code I have seen. All viewers of director and screenwriter Mike Figgis' latest film will be able to say this, because no two viewers will see the film in the... ... Full Article

Plot The screen is split between four stories set in the film-making world, each fading in and out in turn as the plots begin to link up. ... Full Article