It has the epic feel that you need, and it hasn't quite gotten to the goofiness of the 60s yet... It's authentic, and I think it strives to be like the book.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jun 26, 2021

An unforgettable, breathtaking adventure and a staple of the science-fiction genre.

| Original Score: 9/10 | Aug 27, 2020

His new opus is a disappointment by comparison, with ingenious trick photography but an awfully silly story...

| Nov 7, 2019

The effects work throughout the film is truly special (the film won an especially well-earned Oscar for them).

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jul 30, 2015

Seen today, The Time Machine remains a reasonably elaborate affair, with impressive production values and fine special effects (even if these are somewhat dated,

| Jul 15, 2010

A colorful special effects film.

| Original Score: B | Oct 6, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 29, 2007

This smashing science-fiction adaptation of H.G. Wells's famous novel has more creativity in every frame than most latter-day rip-offs have in their entirety.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Jun 5, 2007

Parts of it are colorful and imaginative, but the film flattens out toward the end.

| Jun 5, 2007

Pal's movie is a brightly colored sweetmeat with all the indicting political ideology of a buttered scone.

| Apr 6, 2006

The quaint time machine and Oscar-winning special effects hold one's interest initially, but the overall effect is one of glossy emptiness.

| Feb 9, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 7, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 2, 2005

The drama, for all its invention, is creaky and a bit pass.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | May 9, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 27, 2005

Somewhat dated, and not quite up to the source material, but still some good retro fun.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 22, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 24, 2004

A unmistakable product of its time, but lovingly rendered and always respectful of its source.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 23, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 18, 2004

Still the best.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 7, 2004