This wonderful little science fiction film is based around the notion that H.G. Wells actually built the time machine his famous novel is about. He aims to travel forwards into the future where he hopes to see how humanity turns out. Disaster strikes when the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper steals the time machine and uses it to elude the police, escaping into the future. But H.G. installed a few failsafes in his time machine. One of these is that unless a special key is inserted before time travel, the time machine automatically returns to its point of origin after the occupants gets out. Consequently, the time machine returns to H.G.'s London home empty. Now H.G. has his invention back, but the Ripper is still loose in the future world he had hoped to see! Resolving that only he can bring the Ripper to justice, H.G. travels in time to the killer's destination: the 1970's! At first glance, Time After Time would seem to be a one trick pony - H.G. Wells vs. Jack the Ripper in what was then modern times. But there's more than simply the novelty of these two historical figures being out of their element. There is a lot of time spent showing just how difficult it is for a Victorian man like Wells to adjust to the 70's and, conversely, how the Ripper has a much easier time of it. But it doesn't limit itself to just a tired old fish out of water story. It never loses sight of the original plot thread: namely, that Wells is here to apprehend the Ripper. So, we see H.G. adjusting to modern life and learning to cope as he tries to find the time-traveling murderer. A wonderful cast makes Time After Time a winner beyond just the plot. Malcolm McDowell plays a shy and awkward - but nonetheless determined! - H.G. Wells whilst the always enjoyable David Warner turns in a hiss-worthy performance as the diabolically charming Ripper. This DVD is a bit light in the extras department, but it does have a wonderful audio commentary by McDowell and director Nicholas Meyer.Read full review
If you love time travel, Jack the Ripper, True Love and adventure this movie is for you!
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An entertaining historical fiction movie! One of my old time favorites
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I saw this movie many years ago it's about h.g.wells chasing Jack the ripper thru time. I really liked it.
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The dvd arrived quickly and in good shape.
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Saw this movie when it was first released. Very good! Now it's a tv show:)
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I ALWAYS LOVED THIS MOVIE. NOW I CAN WATCCH IT WHENEVER I WANT.
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Been wanting this movie for awhile. Saw it a long time ago and its always been one of my favorites.
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