Timeshift
Timeshift

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Timeshift

2017
TV Show
Returning Series
17 Seasons
English

Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Steven GoldmannGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A brilliant but troubled young scientist discovers a way to send messages back in time, hoping to prevent a personal tragedy. However, her attempts to alter the past create increasingly dangerous and unpredictable ripple effects in the present. As she races against a rapidly unraveling reality, she must confront the ethical implications of her power and the true cost of changing fate.

Critical Reception

Timeshift received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious concept and visual effects, many found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped, with a lack of emotional depth. Performances were generally seen as adequate but unable to elevate the material.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ambitious premise undone by a muddled and predictable plot.

  • Visuals are passable, but characters and emotional stakes are underdeveloped.

  • Lacks the intellectual rigor and engaging narrative of superior time-travel films.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution, with viewers often finding the time-travel mechanics confusing and the overall story unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film's production faced significant challenges due to its tight budget and ambitious special effects requirements, leading to a delayed release.

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