I was confused at many points by this film. The casting and production values of this film were so confusing that it wasn't until 45 minutes into the movie it became clear that the old man was supposed to be the same character as the young police officer from the beginning.
I did however, enjoy that the false name Sam used in the past was Tom. Even if it is a common name, it's always nifty to see it spoken up on the big screen.
Whilst I could not pay attention to long stretches of this story, both because of its poor plot and strange acting choices, I did notice that throughout the movie, the scientists kept insisting that Sam would suffer negative physical effects caused by remaining in the past, yet I saw no such matter. The stakes of this film, in large part, could not have been lower. The protagonists weren't even allowed to try and save sam's father, they were instead compelled to repair the relationships and credibility of a man who allowed his life to fall apart around him, disgraceful. Not an ethical use of time travel in my opinion.
Ultimately, my main problem with this movie is that I felt little to no sympathy for the main characters (or character should I say). I understand his grief, but while the younger Sam seems to be a gormless nitwit, the elder Sam has, 23 years later, lost all control of his senses (and is equally gormless). He doesn't seem to think through the consequences of any of his actions, and gleefully romances a woman who has no clue of his true identity, almost to the detriment of himself, in the past. As for the unlucky lady, whose romantic interest seems lacklustre despite the script's insistence on its existence, I think she would be better off not being a part of this indecipherable charade. She would, in fact, be better served in a different movie altogether.
Needless to say, this film will not be on my list for a rewatch any time soon.
I did however, enjoy that the false name Sam used in the past was Tom. Even if it is a common name, it's always nifty to see it spoken up on the big screen.
Whilst I could not pay attention to long stretches of this story, both because of its poor plot and strange acting choices, I did notice that throughout the movie, the scientists kept insisting that Sam would suffer negative physical effects caused by remaining in the past, yet I saw no such matter. The stakes of this film, in large part, could not have been lower. The protagonists weren't even allowed to try and save sam's father, they were instead compelled to repair the relationships and credibility of a man who allowed his life to fall apart around him, disgraceful. Not an ethical use of time travel in my opinion.
Ultimately, my main problem with this movie is that I felt little to no sympathy for the main characters (or character should I say). I understand his grief, but while the younger Sam seems to be a gormless nitwit, the elder Sam has, 23 years later, lost all control of his senses (and is equally gormless). He doesn't seem to think through the consequences of any of his actions, and gleefully romances a woman who has no clue of his true identity, almost to the detriment of himself, in the past. As for the unlucky lady, whose romantic interest seems lacklustre despite the script's insistence on its existence, I think she would be better off not being a part of this indecipherable charade. She would, in fact, be better served in a different movie altogether.
Needless to say, this film will not be on my list for a rewatch any time soon.