Review of The Time Machine (1960) by Kevin R — 18 Apr 2010

I was imprisoned in a world in which I did not belong.

George is a scientist who believes he has solved the mystery of time travel. His colleagues do not believe his claim or his rationale for wanting to time travel. George aims to prove his colleagues wrong and jumps into his time travel machine and heads into the future. George assumes that civilization will forever evolve and become more and more intelligent; however, society does not evolve as he predicts.

"I am only a tinkering mechanic.".

George Pal, director of Atlantis, the Last Continent; Tubby the Tuba; The Big Fun Carnival; The Truck that Flew; Sky Pirates; and Sinbad (1936), delivers The Time Machine. The storyline for this picture is marvelous and well delivered. The character development was interesting and the settings were well presented. The cast delivered solid performances and includes Rod Taylor, Alan Young, and Sebastian Cabot.

"Doesn't anyone work?".

"No.".

The Time Machine is one of those films that always fascinated me as a kid. The main character was so determined and the end was a cliff hanger; but overall, the film has a brilliant sense of mystery and intrigue that is wonderfully entertaining. It is too bad the remake could not deliver in the same fashion (though it does have some underrated redeeming qualities). Overall, this is a must see for all.

"There is something to say about the common sense values of life.".

Grade: B+.