Time Freak

A shy, intelligent teenager obsessed with time travel invents a device that allows him to revisit moments from his past. He initially uses it to try and fix social blunders and win the affection of a girl he likes. However, his attempts to manipulate events lead to unforeseen and increasingly complex consequences, blurring the lines between his desired reality and the actual timeline.

Time Freak received a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its inventive premise and thoughtful exploration of teenage anxieties and the consequences of altering the past. While some critics noted its low-budget origins, many found it to be a charming and intelligent indie film with a strong central performance.

• Praised for its creative take on time travel and its focus on relatable teenage issues.

• Appreciated for its earnestness and a compelling lead performance.

• Some noted the film's indie aesthetic and occasional pacing issues.

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Director Kyle Patrick Alvarez would go on to direct the critically acclaimed film 'The Stanford Prison Experiment' (2015) and the miniseries 'The Canyons' (2013).