A secret government research project tries reviving the World War II "Philadelphia Experiment," which was an attempt to create a cloaking device to render warships invisible. When the experiment succeeds, it brings back the original ship (the Eldridge) that disappeared during the first test in 1943 - which brings death and destruction to the 21st century. It's up to the sole survivor of the first experiment and his granddaughter to stop it.
A reimagining of the classic sci-fi tale, this version follows a young naval officer who finds himself caught in a government experiment gone wrong. When a secret military project designed to make a ship invisible malfunctions, he is transported through time. He must then race against time to prevent a catastrophic future while trying to return to his own era.
The 2012 remake of 'The Philadelphia Experiment' received generally poor reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired special effects, failing to live up to the intrigue of its predecessor.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Philadelphia Experiment' (2012) was largely negative. Viewers frequently cited a weak script, poor acting, and a lack of engaging plot elements as major drawbacks, with many feeling it was a disappointing adaptation.
Unlike the original 1984 film, which focused on the legendary Philadelphia Experiment and its alleged teleportation and time travel aspects, the 2012 remake places more emphasis on the 'time travel' element as a direct consequence of the experiment.
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