Paradox Lost

Great low budget flick that uses the time travel theme to its advantage, and in a very resourceful way untangles itself from the potential mess of writing a script about time travel by writing it inside the script itself. I found that very clever, lending the script a whole other level.

The only not-so-great thing about this movie is the blatant amateurishness of 99% of the cast, including the lead man and woman, in contrast with the main supporting character who does a great job.

I can't imagine who put the "comedy" label on this: there are a few amusing touches, but overall it's a drama with sci-fi roots.

The characters are well-acted - especially the three leads (also the improv leader and others).

The Barnaby character (played by Danny Cymbal) is irritating but that's exactly right for the story.

Similarly, I was initially underwhelmed by the Copper character but gradually realized he was played quite well (by Dennis Curlett).

Rose is a more sympathetic character and thus easier to appreciate, but there is some great subtlety in how Clarissa Thibeaux portrays her.

Oh, and the story, while not mind bending, is above average for time travel flicks, and doesn't get mired in mechanics or explanations.

And - as someone who gets irritated by background music fairly easily - I want to add that here it qas perfectly tuned to the film, such that I rarely even noticed it (this is meant as a high compliment).

A time travel movie obsessed with improv. Reminded me of when I was deep into the Austin improv scene in my 20s. Very dreamlike.

Get some friends over. Get some cake. Get baked. Watch Paradox Lost.

My new fave. The kinda movie that you wanna tell everyone you know to watch. Love it.

The world is a little better because this movie exists.

I wish more movies felt this way. Trippy and fun. Started off thinking it was one kind of movie and then it just turns. Definitely indie but also made me laugh. The kind of movie that makes you wanna make movies. Recommend!