(few mild spoilers)
This film had an intriguing premise, and a lot of potential. The concept of a future snapping camera is one that would allow for a lot of fun and creativity. Alas, it failed to translate to an even remotely entertaining film.
First on the long 'con' list is that I do not believe it would be possible to create more predictable, stereotypical characters. The Teletubbies have more substance. First we have the obviously amoral, rogue druggie who (surprise surprise) elects to use the camera in a poorly thought out, unimaginative way. Oh wow Jasper, you really didn't think that going through a shady bookie would be a bad move? If you want to use such an incredible device in a shallow money-making scheme then how about going about it in a more legitimate fashion which doesn't garner quite so much attention, huh? Next up we are lumbered with a perpetually dull, distant, goody two shoes artsy guy. Not much can be said about this generally expressionless character other than the fact that he was predictably moral and consequently your classic hapless victim. And of course, a typically innocent by default female is thrown into the mix but OH WAIT! Shock horror, she's actually a psychopath who would do anything to get more attention from her stale sandwich boyfriend. What a terrific plot twist! Not.
Also I just have to ask whether any of these characters have had any exposure to time travel based science fiction. Either they were all raised under a large rock or they are just all very stupid, because only a stupid person would assume that changing one's future would result in your face being burnt off. PICK UP A NOVEL, WATCH DOCTOR WHO or maybe just use your common sense please. Whatever happened to the universally accepted idea of the future being in a constant state of flux?
If you like endlessly boring, infuriatingly unimaginative and poorly acted films then this is perfect for you! Just awful.
This film had an intriguing premise, and a lot of potential. The concept of a future snapping camera is one that would allow for a lot of fun and creativity. Alas, it failed to translate to an even remotely entertaining film.
First on the long 'con' list is that I do not believe it would be possible to create more predictable, stereotypical characters. The Teletubbies have more substance. First we have the obviously amoral, rogue druggie who (surprise surprise) elects to use the camera in a poorly thought out, unimaginative way. Oh wow Jasper, you really didn't think that going through a shady bookie would be a bad move? If you want to use such an incredible device in a shallow money-making scheme then how about going about it in a more legitimate fashion which doesn't garner quite so much attention, huh? Next up we are lumbered with a perpetually dull, distant, goody two shoes artsy guy. Not much can be said about this generally expressionless character other than the fact that he was predictably moral and consequently your classic hapless victim. And of course, a typically innocent by default female is thrown into the mix but OH WAIT! Shock horror, she's actually a psychopath who would do anything to get more attention from her stale sandwich boyfriend. What a terrific plot twist! Not.
Also I just have to ask whether any of these characters have had any exposure to time travel based science fiction. Either they were all raised under a large rock or they are just all very stupid, because only a stupid person would assume that changing one's future would result in your face being burnt off. PICK UP A NOVEL, WATCH DOCTOR WHO or maybe just use your common sense please. Whatever happened to the universally accepted idea of the future being in a constant state of flux?
If you like endlessly boring, infuriatingly unimaginative and poorly acted films then this is perfect for you! Just awful.