Tim Travers and the time traveler paradox is a bold and incredibly inventive sci-fi comedy that launches straight into one of the funniest, most shocking and hilarious territories of the time travel genre.
This is not your typical, straightforward time travel movie. This is a high-concept adventure that pulls out all the stops and occasionally raises eyebrows to explore what happens if you run into your past self? What if I decide to kill him?
Samuel Dunning plays Tim Travers, a brilliant but broke and narcissistic scientist, driven by a mad desire to solve the final paradox, something no one else has dared to try.
Dunning enjoys bringing Tim’s unique blend of arrogance and desperation to life. You can practically feel his self-loathing growing with each repetition of his “mad genius” antics, and his dry humor fits perfectly with the darkly comic tone of the film.
Watching Tim interact and spar with his past self offers some of the strangest, laugh-out-loud moments, and you can tell the character is constantly wondering what he’s gotten himself into, even as he recklessly moves forward.
The film is also the protagonist Danny Trejo AND Joel McHalewho bring their own unique style and mayhem to the film. Trejo takes on the role of Royce, the head of an international crime syndicate. There’s an undeniable thrill in seeing Trejo’s typical tough guy persona woven into the chaotic story. McHale, meanwhile, plays a conspiracy theorist radio host named James Bunratty.
Felicia Day takes on the role of Delilah, a dangerously unpredictable date for Tim, whose presence intensifies the film’s madness and adds a layer of unpredictable and darkly funny chaos. Delilah gives the film an extra spark, pushing Tim to confront not only his questionable choices but also his own flaws.
Director Stimson Snead does a fantastic job weaving the story’s whimsical elements into a narrative that constantly oscillates between clever satire and gleeful absurdity.
This is a film that isn’t afraid to make you think, laugh and scratch your head all at the same time. The story takes strange and crazy directions, raising the stakes in ways that feel both fresh and totally unpredictable.
By the time we reach the crazy ending, it’s almost as if the film has gone off the rails only to land a solid landing, staying true to the chaotic nature of the plot.
As I watched the movie, I couldn’t help but think of shows like Rick and Mortywhere outrageous sci-fi premises are laced with biting humor and surprisingly profound existential dilemmas.
This movie has the same kind of “what’s going on!?” energy, keeping you engaged and entertained even as it dives into deeply philosophical waters. And yes, some viewers may end up wondering what kind of fever dream they just saw, but that’s part of the film’s charm.
It’s rare to see a time travel film that does something truly unique, and Snead’s take on the genre is unlike anything I’ve seen before. The film dives deeply into the emotional and psychological impact of encountering your worst enemy…yourself. Tim Travers must learn, quite literally, to live with his worst qualities before he blows up his life and potentially the universe itself.
Tim Travers and the time traveler paradox is a unique addition to the world of sci-fi comedy. It’s full of clever dialogue, shocking ideas, and characters that are both absurdly funny and deeply flawed.
It might make you question reality, but if you’re looking for a time travel movie that’s as innovative as it is entertaining, this is a must watch.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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