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Timeline
2003 115 min Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.9
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director: Richard Donner
🎭 Based on
«Timeline»
byMichael Crichton
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Description
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.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$19.48M
Worldwide:
$43.94M
Starring
Paul Walker
Actor
Gerard Butler
Actor
Billy Connolly
Actor
Key opinion
Timeline is widely regarded as a flawed adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel that fails to live up to its ambitious premise. While praised for its production design and the charismatic efforts of its lead cast, the film is consistently criticized for its underdeveloped screenplay, shallow characterizations, and implausible plot mechanics.
| Production | The film utilizes authentic-looking sets and period-accurate costuming that effectively anchor its historical setting. | |
| Acting | Gerard Butler provides a compelling and charismatic anchor for the film, often praised as the standout performance in an otherwise uneven ensemble. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being superficial, relying on predictable twists and failing to capture the depth of the original source material. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s portrayal of time travel logic is frequently cited as incoherent, simplistic, and lacking in internal consistency. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are polarized; while Butler is often commended for his intensity, Paul Walker is frequently described as emotionally detached or miscast. | |
| Pacing | Some viewers appreciate the film's brisk, uncomplicated historical adventure, while others find the pacing disjointed and the lack of narrative depth frustrating. |