Time Tracers
Time Tracers

Time Tracers

1997Movie101 minEnglish

When the discovery of a five-thousand year old artifact of a humanoid reptile leads an investigative reporter to the Kronos Project, he uncovers an experimental device created to send humans through time, controlled by a ruthless multi-billionaire. As the Kronos experiment progresses through the Civil War era to the Jurassic age, high-tech sabotage and deceit ensue, resulting in devastating events that lead to a ripple in time, a paradox, that if not contained could change the entire course of evolution and destroy the universe as we know it.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Catrin Van ZeelandGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure

Plot Summary

A group of mercenaries travels back in time to prevent a catastrophic event, but their actions in the past create unforeseen and dangerous consequences. As they fight to correct their mistakes, they find themselves in a desperate race against time and each other.

Critical Reception

Time Tracers was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and uninspired action sequences. While some appreciated the ambitious time-travel premise, the execution was widely seen as falling short, leading to a film that was considered forgettable by many.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise is interesting but poorly executed.
  • Action sequences are generic and lack impact.
  • The plot becomes confusing and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Time Tracers are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's narrative coherence and action. Viewers often found the story hard to engage with and the special effects dated, making it a low-tier entry in the sci-fi genre.

Fun Fact

Despite its low profile, 'Time Tracers' features a notable early appearance by actor Dylan Walsh before his breakout role in 'Nip/Tuck'.

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