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Time Travel Is Dangerous

  • 2024
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
166
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Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks, Laura Aikman, Brian Bovell, Mark Heap, Guy Henry, Tom Lenk, Sophie Thompson, Johnny Vegas, Tony Way, Megan Stevenson, Chris Reading, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Simon Porter, Hillary Shakespeare, Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare, and Ruth Syratt in Time Travel Is Dangerous (2024)
Comedy

Best friends Ruth and Megan run a vintage shop in Muswell Hill. Stumbling across a time machine, they embark on trips to the past to stock their shop with no idea of the irreparable damage t... Read allBest friends Ruth and Megan run a vintage shop in Muswell Hill. Stumbling across a time machine, they embark on trips to the past to stock their shop with no idea of the irreparable damage they're causing to the fabric of the universe.Best friends Ruth and Megan run a vintage shop in Muswell Hill. Stumbling across a time machine, they embark on trips to the past to stock their shop with no idea of the irreparable damage they're causing to the fabric of the universe.

  • Director
    • Chris Reading
  • Writers
    • Chris Reading
    • Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare
    • Hillary Shakespeare
  • Stars
    • Stephen Fry
    • Sophie Thompson
    • Brian Blessed
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    166
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Reading
    • Writers
      • Chris Reading
      • Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare
      • Hillary Shakespeare
    • Stars
      • Stephen Fry
      • Sophie Thompson
      • Brian Blessed
    • 6User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Stephen Fry
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    • Narrator
    Sophie Thompson
    Sophie Thompson
    • Valerie
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Gavin The Octopus
    Laura Aikman
    Laura Aikman
    • Young Valerie
    Mark Heap
    Mark Heap
    • The Regency Dandy
    Guy Henry
    Guy Henry
    • Martin
    Jane Horrocks
    Jane Horrocks
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    Tony Way
    Tony Way
    • Peter
    Kiell Smith-Bynoe
    Kiell Smith-Bynoe
    • Young Ralph
    Tom Lenk
    Tom Lenk
    • Alex
    Brian Bovell
    Brian Bovell
    • Ralph
    Harry Belcher
    • Nick
    James McClelland
    James McClelland
    • Toilet Man
    Joseph Emms
    Joseph Emms
    • RAF Officer
    Ben Shockley
    Ben Shockley
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    Kyley Winfield
    Kyley Winfield
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    Melissa Stanton
    Melissa Stanton
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    • Director
      • Chris Reading
    • Writers
      • Chris Reading
      • Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare
      • Hillary Shakespeare
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    8kit-505-542568

    A delight - lovingly handcrafted and charming

    What a gem - independent filmmaking at its best. A stellar cast that charms their way through this incredibly inventive world. Goes in directions you wouldn't expect but are very satisfying none the less. Yes it's "lo-fi" and clearly made with limited budget but it has a great heart and is an incredibly impressive demonstration of what can be done with very little. The duo of the vintage shopkeepers are immediately likeable whilst not being portrayed as being perfect or overly aspirational. The local scientists are a perfect portrayal of how middle management can ruin something with potential and the reveal of 'The Unknown' is gleefully unhinged! Miss this gem at your peril.
    9timfellingham

    Lots of fun!

    What a great film! It's done in such a charming way, the lower budget vibes actually add to the overall enjoyment. So good to an original and fun movie being made in this era of mega budgets or nothing!!

    It reminds me of 'Grabbers' and "Sightseers' in it's very Britishness sense of humor and delivery.

    The characters were lots of fun, good comic timing and leaning into the irreverence of the script. The plot takes some interesting directions which you might not expect and the special effects were done well, especially for a lower budget film. Some recognizable faces pop in here and there which is nice.

    Highly recommend to go watch this at the movies for something which will have a smile on your face as you walk out.
    4imdbfan-1509376085

    So near, and yet so boring...

    The film had a fun concept, strong actors and could have been a fantastic new British sci-fi comedy. However, the plot had no real purpose/aim, and the whole thing dragged by the end.

    Some of the nostalgic scenes were very well shot, but outside of this, it felt like a student's attempt at a "what we do in the shadows" style mockumentary. None of the characters had any real depth, nor did you care what happened to them. Some of the jokes had some witty observations, but they were almost always were lost in the chaos of the script.

    This was the first film in a while where multiple customers left after paying to see it at the cinema.
    1sfvcdj

    What was even happening

    Just ultimate shovelware. Was just unexplainable. "Time Travel is Dangerous" falls short due to its confusing plot and lack of character development. The film attempts to juggle complex time travel concepts but fails to explain them clearly, leaving viewers lost. The pacing is uneven, with long stretches of exposition and rushed action scenes. The characters are one-dimensional, lacking depth or motivation, which makes it hard to care about their fates. Overall, the film's incoherent narrative and weak performances prevent it from being a compelling time-travel story. Literally please don't make me watch this again.
    8imdbfan-1054167625

    Outstanding quirky sci-fi comedy

    If "Clerks" and "Dr Who" had a baby, this would be it. It centres on two women who run a vintage shop in London's Muswell Hill neighbourhood. Times are tough until they discover a time machine. Turns out that nipping back in time to steal coveted items really cuts down on the cost of inventory.

    Things are great until ... ahh, no spoilers, but it's wonderfully funny throughout and the story is well structured with an uplifting ending where well meaning characters get redemption and the evil weenies get their comeuppances.

    Also, for an indie film run on a tight budget, the visual effects are surprisingly good while being endearingly camp.

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      • March 28, 2025 (United Kingdom)
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