A clever subversion of the monotony of everyday life/routine with a plot-eclectic time-loop arc elevated by a phenomenal Samberg lead performance & charming comedy-irreverence that blends genres and analyzes the human condition. 8.5/10.
[category:comedyromance/time-travel,date:2020-03-02,rate:8.5,type:movies]
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Category: Time-Travel
Wandavision+ (2021)
The best MCU project & type of avant-garde innovation we’ve craved by Marvel for 10+ years beyond blockbuster formula, WV+: boldly-stylized CBM-mystery/sci-fi/ comedy/romance/horror/fntsy of ignis ftis, phantasmagoria, TV-nostalgia. 9.7/10.
[category:actionadventure/comic-book-movies-tv/experimental/mystery/psychological/science-fiction/time-travel,date:2021-01-02,rate:9.7,type:tvshows]
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Tenet (2020)
A cerebral evolution of the spy-thriller from the Da Vincian-imagination of Nolan, TENET is a time-distortion of remarkable metaphysical aspiration – w/a proficient JDW performance, chef d’oeuvre Zimmer-Göransson score, aciculate reparté. 9/10.
[category:drama/actionadventure/time-travel/spy-futurism/cyberpunk/film-noir/crime-films/experimental/mystery/science-fiction,date:2020-03-01,rate:9,type:movies]
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The end of an era, A.E.: a mixed finale to The Infinity Saga; not-dark-enough tone & franchise blockbuster retcon of ~any stakes/casualties, but epic scale, mjr fandom service, gravitas, one of craziest final act experiences in blockbuster history. 7.5/10.
[category:actionadventure/comic-book-movies-tv/science-fiction/time-travel/war/apocalyptica,date:2019-09-27,rate:8,type:movies]
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Happy Death Day (2017)
A refreshingly-meta and wildly-original modern black-comedy/time-loop slasher from Blumhouse w. college-energized atmosphere, twists-and-turns, stylistic kills, fantastic soundtrack, & a star-making central performance by Jessica Rothe. 8/10.
[category:horror/comedyromance/time-travel/slasher,date:2017-10-30,rate:8,type:movies]
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12 Monkeys (1995)
A dystopian, asylumic sci-fi race against time & mankind-death by simiiforme virus capitalizing on late-1900’s fascination with time-travel & psychology – boasting Da Vincian plot-design, prophetic set-pieces, and epic Pitt-led performances. 8.7/10.
[category:science-fiction/mystery/time-travel/apocalyptica,date:1995-12-17,rate:8.7,type:movies]
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12 Monkeys (2015)
A high production-value modern TV series from Syfy that – despite bold risks that sometimes pay off and sometimes don’t with a decent cast – ironically plays down the science-fiction and kooky charms of the beloved time-travel original. 7.8/10.
[category:science-fiction/mystery/apocalyptica/time-travel,date:2015-08-20,rate:7.8,type:tvshows]
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Meet The Robinsons (2007)
A beautifully-animated and clever scientific showcase of hyper-imaginative future worldbuilding with shockingly-advanced themes, depth, & characterization for this comparatively-indie a D23 title, MTR is a welcome [& immersive] surprise. 7.8/10.
[category:science-fiction/comedyromance/kids-family/time-travel/coming-of-age/animation/actionadventure,date:2007-10-18,rate:7.8,type:movies]
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Pokémon: 4Ever (2003)
Despite a bad dub name-choice, epilogue, ~choppy VFX, and [predictable] clichés, 4E is a rustic, quiescent old-world fantasy myth/folk aestheticized ocarina hymn to nature & time w two of Greatest Pokémon Ever Created: Celebi and Sucune. 7.2/10.
[category:actionadventure/kids-family/animation/science-fiction/kaiju/fantasy/blockbusters/coming-of-age/manga-anime/time-travel,date:2001-02-03,rate:7.2,type:movies]
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