The Time Machine tries its best to update the premonitory science-fiction of H. G. Wells’ original novel but only seems to become less exciting by introducing logical scientific developments such as holographic computers and a world dominated by advertising, and thereby taking the fun out of Hartdegen’s adventures. When he does arrive in the very, very far future the CGI does create an impressive other-world but the performances from a vacant Guy Pearce and try-hard Samantha Mumba can not contribute much to save what is, ultimately, a fairly ridiculous story.
Some attempt is made to create a contemporary relevance condemning war, climate change and even the pursuit of knowledge but the film contradicts itself as, even in the futuristic idyll of 800,000 years from now, there is another race of man that will always force these pressures on peace-loving people.
The most redeeming aspect of the film is the clever use of scenes that combine the past and future at one and the same time.
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