The Time Machine [Blu-Ray] (English audio. English subtitles)

Excellent film with so much meaning, unless of course you’re a sheep lol

This is obviously a remake of the classic. It’s updated well with special effects, it’s reasonably true to the original story and it’s entertaining. It’s difficult to compare one version of a film with another; they’re different and of their time. I like this version for the upgraded effects, costumes etc and there’s a bundle of extras including building the Time Machine. It’s worth it for the extras alone.

Good film and fairly cheap ✔️

A delightful version of HG Wells story

Like so many others - (as the number of second hand copies at 40 pence indicated) - I was mortified when I watched this film for the first time. The original is one of my favorite films of all time - so this really was on a hiding to nothing. I put the DVD away and didnt watch it again for a long time. The second time I viewed it sometime much later, I was more open to fairly rate it as an okay film based loosely on HG wells novel. Don't forget the 1960 version isnt exactly the same as the novel. The special effects are better, more of a plot prior to his time travelling, samantha mumba looks good and there is more action. Bad points are cheesy acting from many of the supporting cast and the pitiful extra role for alan young (the original philby). Both versions of the film rapidly progress to the distant future and miss the opportunity to address senarios in the near future - How I wish for a pre/sequel. The 1960 DVD version contains an extra scene which involves the inventor and philby on his second return, this 2002 version abruptly ends fullstop. If you haven't seen the original nor read the book, well worth 40 pence.

DVD arrived from Amazon on the due date at my local click and collect collection centre in mint A1 condition. Great innovation Amazon, keep up the good work! This is an interesting film which grows on you after time. This 2002 version is more faithful to the spirit of the original H.G. Wells text than the 1960 film of the same name which stared Rod Taylor. Further, the 2002 film was directed by Simon Wells the great grandson of H.G. Wells! All the actors in the 2002 film acquit themselves rather well, in particular; Guy Pearce (the time traveller), Jeremy Irons (the Uber scary Chief Morlock), Mark Addy (the time traveller's close friend, David Philby) and even Samantha Mumba and her little brother. Sienna Guillory provides "the love interest". The 2002 film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup but lost out to Frida. The special effects are very impressive and convincing. It is not a film for young children (there are a number of adult themes). It would be fine for any child over 12 - 13 years old. It is rated PG. A note to you anoraks out there. It is a fantasy film and should be viewed as such in that context. It is not meant to be a true story or a scientific explanation of time travel. Just switch off your brain for a couple of hours and enjoy the story!

If you love HG Wells, don't bother with this film. Having seen other versions and read the book this one is very, very very, very loosely based on HG Wells original. 20 minutes of motivational set up to drive the rest of the film, then another interminable period before the film starts to resemble the original story...but then, no. All of the nuance and genius of Wells is lost as the Eloi are now seemingly self sufficient, able to speak English, and not dependant on Morlocks (as was intended originally, they were to be completely dependant on the Morlocks). Still there is gunplay, hand to hand fighting, love interest and happy "Eloi are rescued from Morlocks" ending, so it may have done better for those unfamiliar with Wells style who just want a spoon-fed formula movie. Good performances from the cast and great SFX weren't enough to save it. If only I could go back in time and tell myself not to bother...but then, I wouldn't be able to warn others! Save your money, watch the 1960 version instead.

Very good quality and sound in 5.1 mix. Also includes a narration track telling you the story behind it and who did who and what. You can flick to different scenes as well. Alternative scenes not in the movie included too. Great addition if your a big fan of the Time Machine, Dr Who etc.