Historical
Historical

Movie spotlight

Historical

2016
Movie
12 min
Japanese

A high school girl encounters a rabbit like creature who sends her back in time.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users47%
Director: David ZuckerGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A group of friends are transported back in time to the 1980s using a time machine they built in their apartment. Their mission is to relive the best parts of the decade but they soon discover that altering the past has unforeseen and chaotic consequences. They must try to fix their mistakes and return to their own time before they erase themselves from existence.

Critical Reception

Historical received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and unfunny humor. Audiences also expressed disappointment, finding the film to be a weak imitation of more successful time travel comedies. Despite its premise, the film failed to make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tired 80s nostalgia without offering fresh comedic material.

  • The time travel logic is inconsistent and leads to a messy, unfocused narrative.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some appreciated the attempt at a nostalgic 80s comedy, many found the film to be poorly written and lacking genuine laughs. Common criticisms include a lack of originality and a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The film's director, David Zucker, is famous for directing classic comedies like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun" series, making "Historical" a departure from his usual style.

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