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Timecrimes
Los cronocrímenes
2007 92 min Spain R 16+
★7.3
Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Nacho Vigalondo
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Description
A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.
Budget:
$2.6M
US Gross:
$39,127
Worldwide:
$553,198
Starring
Karra Elejalde
Actor
Candela Fernández
Actor
Bárbara Goenaga
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2009
— Best Debut Director
Key opinion
Timecrimes is a clever, high-concept sci-fi thriller that excels at creating a tense, puzzle-like narrative despite its minimal budget and scope. While many viewers praise its intricate plot and the lead actor's performance, others are frustrated by the protagonist's irrational decision-making and the lack of explanation regarding the mechanics of the time machine.
| Acting | Karra Elehalde provides a natural, compelling performance that anchors the protagonist's descent into moral and psychological turmoil. | |
| Production | The film demonstrates highly efficient, creative storytelling that manages to craft a gripping, atmospheric experience without relying on large budgets or visual spectacle. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure is a clever, twist-laden puzzle that effectively keeps the audience engaged through an escalating series of interconnected events. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the protagonist's logic are divided; some appreciate his flawed, impulsive behavior as a driving force for the chaos, while others find his decisions deeply frustrating and illogical. | |
| Originality | Reactions to the plot's execution are mixed: while many find the time-loop structure original and captivating, others argue the climax is anticlimactic or that the premise is over-reliant on familiar time-travel tropes. |