Having never read the book and only having seen the 1970's version of this story for comparison I really enjoyed this film. The set decorations were well done and the film for the most part seamlessly blended physical sets with the GGI locations. The actors all did a fine job. I fail to understand why so many dislike this film.
The story, while familiar to many, was still suspenseful and moved at a good pace. It's not an action film and so those expecting non-stop action may be disappointed. Still there is action and great special effects. Time travel is such an interesting concept and is something that most people have day dreamed about at one time or another. I'm sure there are things we all wish we could go back and change. The Morlock's are great and terrifying enemies.
Of course there are some nitpicks to be had. Will people still be speaking English 800,000 years from now? Unlikely! Could a computer still be running and functioning 800,000 years from now? I can't imagine how!!! Finally, given the way the geography changed over 800,000 years, which was well visualized by CGI effects, is it likely that the Time Machine would not emerge buried underground or underwater? I didn't find it at all credible that the Time Machine, which does not move physically but only through time, would materialize on the surface after so many millennia.
Still, this movie tells a good story and IMO is well worth watching. It may be a little scary for children under ten but in general is a good family film.
The story, while familiar to many, was still suspenseful and moved at a good pace. It's not an action film and so those expecting non-stop action may be disappointed. Still there is action and great special effects. Time travel is such an interesting concept and is something that most people have day dreamed about at one time or another. I'm sure there are things we all wish we could go back and change. The Morlock's are great and terrifying enemies.
Of course there are some nitpicks to be had. Will people still be speaking English 800,000 years from now? Unlikely! Could a computer still be running and functioning 800,000 years from now? I can't imagine how!!! Finally, given the way the geography changed over 800,000 years, which was well visualized by CGI effects, is it likely that the Time Machine would not emerge buried underground or underwater? I didn't find it at all credible that the Time Machine, which does not move physically but only through time, would materialize on the surface after so many millennia.
Still, this movie tells a good story and IMO is well worth watching. It may be a little scary for children under ten but in general is a good family film.