The Exotic Time Machine II: Forbidden Encounters
The Exotic Time Machine II: Forbidden Encounters

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The Exotic Time Machine II: Forbidden Encounters

2000
Movie
78 min
English

In an attempt to protect their time-traveling program, chuck and Melissa must travel the timeline to plant special beacons which will sabotage any effort to steal technology. Along the way our travelers meet and "mingle" with some of history's most famous characters. A hilarious encounter with the 1960's era hippy sisters Trippy and Moonbeam will leave you feeling groovy. History class was never this much fun!

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users55%
Director: Mark WatersGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

A bumbling inventor successfully creates a time machine and embarks on a series of increasingly chaotic journeys through history. His attempts to witness significant events and interact with historical figures invariably lead to hilarious misunderstandings and accidental alterations of the past. As the fabric of time begins to fray due to his meddling, he must race against the clock to fix his mistakes before reality unravels completely.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its low budget, predictable plot, and uneven humor. While some praised its ambitious concept and occasional moments of charm, the majority found it to be a derivative and uninspired science fiction comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its weak special effects and uninspired storytelling.

  • Criticized for relying too heavily on tired time-travel tropes.

  • Some found the lead actor's comedic performance to be a minor highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unenthusiastic, with many finding the film to be silly and lacking in originality. Viewers appreciated the lighthearted premise but were disappointed by the execution and special effects. A few viewers mentioned enjoying the humor and the lead actor's energetic performance.

Fun Fact

The primary time machine prop in the film was famously constructed from repurposed kitchen appliances and a modified garden shed.

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