A pleasant escape
Added 11/7/2009
I read Crichten's book and loved it so I wanted to see the movie. It was fun and mixed action, history, romance, and suspense. As far as I am concerned, Gerard Butler carries every movie he is in and I liked Claire and Donniger. Paul Walker is cute, but not a terrific actor. In addition, there were several historical mistakes made (modern historians and scientists don't know the actual "recipe" for Greek Fire, among other errors). But if you are able to file up a large amount of "willing suspension of disbelief" then this movie is pleasant and fun.
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Let's go a digging!
Added 11/4/2009
Seeing snippets of this film on TV aroused my curiosity, but that was all.
Billy Connoly's archaeology professsor character is a disgrace to the profession, claiming the Hundred year ended a century too early, and trampling all over excavation sites.
Thankfully the good Prof goes missing before he does history any further mischief. Not that you actully notice anyway, until someone tells you he has been gone for 2 weeks.
The characters are poorly developed, and are usually killed before you can get to know them.
Those that aren't spend most of thier time climbing on buildings, and smashing up walls. One decides to rescue a French girl (Anna Friel with a very bad accent), from the nasty English who kill the French for sport (after having ran out of deer.)
The film relies on non-stop action, as opposed to telling good storytelling.
So for two hours the baddies chase peasants, stab people, burn houses and dangle women from battlements. All because they are English of course. Reason enough.
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"Timeline" the movie. From the book by Michael Chricton
Added 3/2/2009
A very good movie. An artful blend of science fiction and history, with a touch of romance. Good action, a good portryal of the trebuchet as the "terror weapon" of the 1300's Worth watching.
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Great Movie
Added 12/29/2008
This was an outstanding SCI-FI movie . The acting was very good and the plot was excellent. Great special effects and a stong cast. The DVD Was in good shape and played well. Great deal for .88c
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Never a dull moment in this movie.
Added 11/29/2008
I am not one who enjoys an action film. I did find myself drawn to this one though. It has charm and wonderful actors. There is twist's and turns throughout the film. My husband loved it so much that I decided to buy this for him. It's definately worth buying! It takes you through time but in a way that it differs from the rest of the "time traveling" films. It's the only one of it's kind and Would make a wonderful gift for anyone.
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A pleasant escape
Added 11/7/2009
I read Crichten's book and loved it so I wanted to see the movie. It was fun and mixed action, history, romance, and suspense. As far as I am concerned, Gerard Butler carries every movie he is in and I liked Claire and Donniger. Paul Walker is cute, but not a terrific actor. In addition, there were several historical mistakes made (modern historians and scientists don't know the actual "recipe" for Greek Fire, among other errors). But if you are able to file up a large amount of "willing suspension of disbelief" then this movie is pleasant and fun.
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Let's go a digging!
Added 11/4/2009
Seeing snippets of this film on TV aroused my curiosity, but that was all.
Billy Connoly's archaeology professsor character is a disgrace to the profession, claiming the Hundred year ended a century too early, and trampling all over excavation sites.
Thankfully the good Prof goes missing before he does history any further mischief. Not that you actully notice anyway, until someone tells you he has been gone for 2 weeks.
The characters are poorly developed, and are usually killed before you can get to know them.
Those that aren't spend most of thier time climbing on buildings, and smashing up walls. One decides to rescue a French girl (Anna Friel with a very bad accent), from the nasty English who kill the French for sport (after having ran out of deer.)
The film relies on non-stop action, as opposed to telling good storytelling.
So for two hours the baddies chase peasants, stab people, burn houses and dangle women from battlements. All because they are English of course. Reason enough.
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"Timeline" the movie. From the book by Michael Chricton
Added 3/2/2009
A very good movie. An artful blend of science fiction and history, with a touch of romance. Good action, a good portryal of the trebuchet as the "terror weapon" of the 1300's Worth watching.
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