Summer Time Machine Once More
Summer Time Machine Once More

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Summer Time Machine Once More

2018
Movie
146 min
Japanese

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Koji ShiraishiGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of friends discovers a time machine and decides to revisit a summer from their youth. However, their trip into the past has unforeseen and chaotic consequences, unleashing a host of bizarre creatures and temporal paradoxes. They must race against time to fix their mistakes and prevent a catastrophic future.

Critical Reception

Summer Time Machine Once More received a mixed reception, with critics often pointing to its ambitious but uneven blend of humor, sci-fi concepts, and horror elements. While some praised its originality and energetic pacing, others found the plot convoluted and the special effects lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky premise and energetic direction.

  • Criticized for its sometimes chaotic plotting and inconsistent tone.

  • Appreciated by some for its unique mix of genres, though not universally successful.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's unique and bizarre sense of humor, as well as its creative, if sometimes strange, visual ideas. Some viewers found it to be an entertainingly odd experience, while others were put off by its unconventional approach.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a loose series of 'Time Machine' films by Koji Shiraishi, with each installment featuring a different, often absurd, premise.

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