Review of The Time Machine (1960) by Jared F — 02 Jul 2007
As a child I adored this film. Sadly however, it went long forgotten for me. Luckily I just now gave it a new viewing. Once upon a time I watched this film day in and day out... and I'm pleased to say it's lost none of it's glory for me.
The Time Machine perhaps is most cherished and remembered for it's beautiful visual sense. And indeed it's a sight to behold--glorious color images that only the glory years of Hollywood could bring us. But on top of all the flesh is a genuine cautionary tale. It's a perverted metaphor for the cold war. The sirens that were meant to protect have been twisted into calls of death--we're destroying ourselves with our own sick lust for violence. The world in facts gets more and more violent each year--shocking to think how much longevity there was in this film's message.
Taylor is one hell of an actor. Modern Hollywood doesn't have actors like him--he was part of the last golden age--glamor in Hollywood was intangible--it was pure elegance. Now glamor has been perverted some how into Paris Hilton and the like. A real shame. But I digress. Taylor is a marvelous actor and he never ceases to entertain.
A great film--as exciting as it is cautionary. A must see.
This review of The Time Machine (1960) was written by Jared F on 02 Jul 2007.
The Time Machine has generally received positive reviews.
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