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A group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve their professor. The group must survive in 14th century France long enough to be rescued.
A group of archaeology students travel back in time to 14th-century France to rescue their professor. They find themselves caught in the middle of the Hundred Years' War and must use their modern knowledge to survive and find a way back home. The mission becomes complicated as they face medieval battles and betrayal.
Timeline received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While the concept of time travel and historical setting offered potential, the execution was widely criticized for its pacing and reliance on action sequences over narrative substance.
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and weak character development.
Despite its high-concept premise, the execution is hampered by generic action and a lack of compelling stakes.
The historical setting and special effects are overshadowed by a convoluted narrative.
Google audience: Audiences found the time-travel premise intriguing but felt the movie ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying experience, with many citing a weak story and predictable plot as drawbacks.
Director Richard Donner initially wanted to cast Leonardo DiCaprio as the lead, but DiCaprio turned down the role.
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Timeline turned out to be way more enjoyable than I expected. It doesn’t dig too deep into the whole time travel logic, which might leave sci-fi fans a little underwhelmed, but it leans into the historical adventure side of things in a way ...