"Time-hopping comedy Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox asks big question: what happens when you keep jumping through time?"
Tim Travers, played by Samuel Dunning, is a genius inventor who steals nuclear materials from a terrorist group to power his time machine. With it, he sends himself back one minute into the past with a gun to kill his younger self in an attempt to investigate the infamous "time-traveler's paradox". The problem? If Tim eliminates his younger self, won't he also disappear at that moment, creating a paradox of monumental proportions? The brain-twister goes like this: if Tim can't exist in the future without having set himself up for this mission, then how can his past self survive to create more copies of himself?
The film becomes a dizzying whirlwind as Tim repeatedly jumps back and forth through time, each iteration creating new versions of himself. What starts as a straightforward comedy quickly descends into chaos, with multiple selves popping up like bubbles. The film even resorts to the most outlandish plot twist: an off-camera orgy involving multiple space-time clones.
The more it goes on, the less coherent the narrative becomes, making for a disorienting viewing experience that's not unlike Shane Carruth's mind-bending Primer. Still, when Keith David shows up as the Simulator (aka God), explaining the paradox to mortals in a hilariously exasperated tone, there's a glimmer of levity amidst the chaos.
In the end, though, Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox is an exhausting indie romp that sometimes feels more like a fever dream than a fully thought-out comedy. It's enough to make you appreciate Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for tackling similar concepts with far greater wit and panache.
Tim Travers, played by Samuel Dunning, is a genius inventor who steals nuclear materials from a terrorist group to power his time machine. With it, he sends himself back one minute into the past with a gun to kill his younger self in an attempt to investigate the infamous "time-traveler's paradox". The problem? If Tim eliminates his younger self, won't he also disappear at that moment, creating a paradox of monumental proportions? The brain-twister goes like this: if Tim can't exist in the future without having set himself up for this mission, then how can his past self survive to create more copies of himself?
The film becomes a dizzying whirlwind as Tim repeatedly jumps back and forth through time, each iteration creating new versions of himself. What starts as a straightforward comedy quickly descends into chaos, with multiple selves popping up like bubbles. The film even resorts to the most outlandish plot twist: an off-camera orgy involving multiple space-time clones.
The more it goes on, the less coherent the narrative becomes, making for a disorienting viewing experience that's not unlike Shane Carruth's mind-bending Primer. Still, when Keith David shows up as the Simulator (aka God), explaining the paradox to mortals in a hilariously exasperated tone, there's a glimmer of levity amidst the chaos.
In the end, though, Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox is an exhausting indie romp that sometimes feels more like a fever dream than a fully thought-out comedy. It's enough to make you appreciate Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for tackling similar concepts with far greater wit and panache.
... but also kinda threw them out the window at times 
. I mean, an orgy involving space-time clones? what even is that 
? The plot got all tangled up in itself like a messy knot 
. But I loved how Keith David's character showed up as this simulator dude and just went "ugh, mortals" 
. That was the highlight of the whole thing for me 
. On one hand, it was super entertaining, but on another hand, it felt kinda like a mess... if you know what I mean 
. Maybe I'm just not smart enough to fully get it 
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and don't even get me started on that orgy thing what was that supposed to be about?? 
. I mean, I get it, it's cool in theory, but when it starts getting all sci-fi crazy like this film, it just gets messy 
. I don't think I can take watching a dude keep jumping back and forth through time without any real logic or coherence - my poor brain would hurt! 
. Give me something with some real depth and substance over this kind of trippy nonsense 
. I'm still waiting for a movie that can make time travel feel as clever and witty as Douglas Adams did in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 
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Like, if Tim kills his younger self, doesn't that just erase him from existence? 
And don't even get me started on the space-time orgy... who thought that was a good idea? 
. And Samuel Dunning as the lead is pretty entertaining to watch - he plays this genius inventor who's basically a mess 
. I think what really sets it apart from other indie comedies is its willingness to push the boundaries of sanity 
. Sure, the narrative gets pretty convoluted at times, but that's part of the fun - it's like a crazy puzzle to try and piece together 
. And Keith David's cameo as the Simulator? 
pure gold! Overall, I think Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox is a wild ride that'll keep you on your toes 
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It feels like they were trying to cram too much into this indie romp. I get why they want to explore the paradox and all, but it kinda falls flat for me. Give me some Douglas Adams vibes any day! 
I mean, what even is this show? Time-hopping chaos, paradoxes, and some random orgy in space-time... sounds like a recipe for a wild ride, but honestly, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all 
. The plot twists are wild and wacky, making me laugh out loud 
. And that Simulator dude from Keith David? 
#TimeTravelConundrum #ComedyConfusion #ParadoxParty
. And what's up with the " orgy" plot twist? It's just... weird