Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine

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Hot Tub Time Machine

2010
Movie
101 min
English

Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party animal, Nick is a henpecked husband, and Jacob does nothing but play video games in his basement. But they get a chance to brighten their future by changing their past after a night of heavy drinking in a ski-resort hot tub results in their waking up in 1986.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users72%
Director: Steve PinkGenres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Three friends, disillusioned with their adult lives, are joined by one of their nephews for a trip back to a ski resort where they once had memorable times. A mysterious hot tub at the resort unexpectedly sends them back to 1986, the same weekend as their youthful adventures. They must relive their past, trying not to alter the future, while navigating the hilarious consequences of their temporal displacement.

Critical Reception

Hot Tub Time Machine received generally positive reviews from critics, who often praised its humor and the performances of its cast, particularly Rob Corddry. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, the film was widely considered a successful and entertaining comedy that embraced its absurd premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its absurd humor and nostalgic trip back to the 80s.

  • The performances of the lead actors were frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the plot predictable, but appreciated its commitment to its comedic premise.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor and its nostalgic elements, with many finding it to be a fun and entertaining comedy that successfully evoked the spirit of the 1980s. Some viewers noted that while the plot was silly, it served its purpose for the comedic effect.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much darker, more serious take on time travel before the script was rewritten as a comedy.

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John Chard

John Chard

The Bubble Bath Boys. I guess when push comes to shove, it is what it is and achieves its aims by pleasing the intended target audience. Plot finds 40-something pals John Cusack, Craig Robinson and Rob Corddry stuck in ruts and magi...

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