Timecrimes
Timecrimes

Timecrimes

2007Movie92 minSpanish

A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users85%
Director: Nacho VigalondoGenres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man discovers a time machine in his home and accidentally travels back in time by a few hours. This initial jump plunges him into a series of increasingly dangerous and convoluted events as he attempts to correct his mistakes and avoid a grim fate. He finds himself trapped in a loop, trying to outwit his past and future selves.

Critical Reception

Timecrimes was met with critical acclaim, particularly for its ingenious plot and tight pacing. Reviewers praised its clever use of time travel mechanics and its ability to build suspense effectively within a limited scope. It is considered a standout independent science fiction film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A mind-bending and suspenseful thriller that masterfully handles its time-travel premise.
  • Praised for its intricate plotting and unexpected twists.
  • A low-budget gem that delivers big on intellectual thrills.

Google audience: Viewers frequently commend Timecrimes for its clever, engaging plot that keeps them guessing. Many appreciate the film's suspenseful build-up and satisfying conclusion, often highlighting its originality and complexity within the science fiction genre.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best Film at the Sitges Film Festival (Catalan International Film Festival). Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Goya Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Nacho Vigalondo initially conceived the film as a short, but expanded it into a feature-length movie due to the compelling nature of the story and the potential for deeper character exploration.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

“Hector” (Karra Elejalde) is sitting idly in his new garden looking through his binoculars when he espies something odd in the woods. At a glance, it looks like something with great red eyes! Then, almost immediately, he thinks he sees a na...
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Timecrimes is a simple yet clever sci-fi thriller that makes the most of its small-scale production. Most of the movie takes place in just three locations—the house, the woods, and the lab with the time machine—but it never feels limited. I...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

Before I say a word about the movie itself, let me advise you that if you haven’t already seen the preview for this movie, do yourself a favor and Don’t Watch It! Never have I known a preview to give so much away, and it it is particularly ...
dogstir

dogstir

Timecrimes (2007), titled initially Los cronocrímenes, is one of the best time-travel movies available. Written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo, it was made in Spain and performed in Spanish. Reading English subtitles will not distract, how...
Repo Jack

Repo Jack

Oh my God the time traveler in this movie is an idiot! Do as the time machine guys says and DON'T GO ANYWHERE FOR ONE HOUR. But nope, he's gotta go meddle with the timeline and create multiple versions of himself and events. I'm a sucke...