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Time Machine
A group of students from the city go on a jungle trip with the help of a young hunter as a tour guide. A forest fire forces them to escape for their lives. The group gets lost and stumbles into the Myanmar territory in the middle of the war between the Myanmar soldiers and the jungle bandits. The bandits kidnap some of the students for ransom. Not willing to pay for the demanded ransom, the group gets the help from Myanmar soldiers who fight the bandits and win their friends. Finally, they can safely return to the Thai border.
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Plot Summary
In the distant future, mankind has evolved into an ethereal race that has forgotten its past. A young woman named Yuki stumbles upon an ancient artifact, a Time Machine, which awakens within her a forgotten connection to Earth's history. She embarks on a perilous journey through time to uncover the secrets of her ancestors and prevent a cosmic entity from erasing all of existence.
Critical Reception
The 1991 anime 'Time Machine' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its ambitious visual style and philosophical themes, while others found its plot convoluted and its pacing uneven. It gained a cult following over the years for its unique approach to time travel and its striking animation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative visuals and unique take on time travel.
Criticized for a complex and sometimes confusing narrative.
Seen as a visually distinctive but narratively flawed anime.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited availability and discussion on major platforms, but it's often cited in niche anime forums for its artistic merit.
Fun Fact
The original Japanese title of the film is 'Jikuu Keisatsu: Edana' which translates to 'Space-Time Police: Edana', hinting at a broader concept that was simplified for international release.
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