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This movie had promise, it was decent acting for some, and the photography was good, but the mistakes were in the story. The plot, what little there was, just fell apart. While I can suspend disbelief for the science, I can't for a plot that didn't go anywhere, and left you pissed and confused. Like other reviewers said, it's not My job to "come to my own conclusions". Where everything could have been concluded, instead the scriptwriter chose to leave you in a murky fog, with no conclusion or end to the story. I fully expected a "to be continued" script at the end, because that's what it felt like. There was no point to the 90 minutes of buildup. There was no end to let the viewer leave the theater happy with having watched this. I finished it going "is that it, where's the fkg ending?" I can't rate this title high, it just wasn't worth the time invested for a feeling of being let down.
- chrisbw1965
- 28 avr. 2020
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There are time travel flicks that are good, and those that are terrible. Then there's this type, which is just jumbled. Typical trope: girl goes into the past to find her unknown family. The thing different in this one is that she is fully aware of the three different possibilities in time travel... and pretty much throws them all out the window just 'cos she really really wants to do this. Messed up jumbled stuff follows, as would be expected.
To give an idea without spoilers, see if anyone can answer this question: WHY did (unnamed character) try to shoot her at the beginning? I found no. Reason. Whatsoever. Throughout the entire film for that scene. I'm sure the writer and director knew why, but it sure didn't come across in the film.
See... in movies... the idea is for the director to let the audience in on what's happening and why. There's not much of that here.
The plot was interesting enough to maintain attention, but it somewhat screamed "amateur hour" all the way through. The ending is predictable (can't say more because of spoilers), but at the same time they just leave things hanging at the end... and the ending is fairly abrupt without even a clue as to what might happen next. Many reviewers have commented on this, and they're right.
If I wanted to invent my own ending, I'd write my own script... and I could probably do a better job than this flick.
Some of the acting is halfway decent. Some is half-baked. The script is pretty disjointed. The kinda-twist ending viewers see coming way ahead of time.
You can save time in your own life by giving this one a pass.
To give an idea without spoilers, see if anyone can answer this question: WHY did (unnamed character) try to shoot her at the beginning? I found no. Reason. Whatsoever. Throughout the entire film for that scene. I'm sure the writer and director knew why, but it sure didn't come across in the film.
See... in movies... the idea is for the director to let the audience in on what's happening and why. There's not much of that here.
The plot was interesting enough to maintain attention, but it somewhat screamed "amateur hour" all the way through. The ending is predictable (can't say more because of spoilers), but at the same time they just leave things hanging at the end... and the ending is fairly abrupt without even a clue as to what might happen next. Many reviewers have commented on this, and they're right.
If I wanted to invent my own ending, I'd write my own script... and I could probably do a better job than this flick.
Some of the acting is halfway decent. Some is half-baked. The script is pretty disjointed. The kinda-twist ending viewers see coming way ahead of time.
You can save time in your own life by giving this one a pass.
Well written and keeps your attention but disappointed that it didn't take you further on what happened once all is discovered.
- yowilwasup
- 14 août 2018
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I wonder if anyone out there has any idea what the plot of this film is. Love time travel, but this is a waste of time.
If you ever envied people working at Hollywood watch this movie, youll be happy to be a janitor. Yeah, it IS that bad! And im a sucker for time travel movies but this is beyond stupid, faaaar beyond!
If i had a time machine I would travel back 90 minutes and selected a different movie. Can't say the acting was bad as everyone seemed competent. Was it a bad script or bad direction that made this such a poor movie? I do not know.
I would have rather spend 90 listening to podcasts of Public Radio pledge drives.
- farleym-19442
- 17 août 2018
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I love time travel movies, but lots of times I'm disappointed. This movie was one of the disappointing ones to be sure. The dialogue was horrible, and the plot was as weak as they come. By the end I was thumping my head against the wall. I honestly don't have a clue what happens during most of the movie. I know things can get confusing when dealing with time travel but this was on another level of confusion. All I can say is why her(protagonist) did what she did, why them(antagonists) do what they do, and why this movie was made or released. Don't waste your time or you'll be wanting to travel back in time to choose a different film to watch
- romeolew-244-184801
- 12 févr. 2019
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This note contains NO spoilers because I don't know what it was about.
Oh my. Did I really spend time watching his pathetic excuse for entertainment? Yes, unfortunately. This was a pointless, badly dialogued, badly acted, mishmash of a film.
It was so incredibly bad I don't know how I have found so much to write about !
Oh my. Did I really spend time watching his pathetic excuse for entertainment? Yes, unfortunately. This was a pointless, badly dialogued, badly acted, mishmash of a film.
It was so incredibly bad I don't know how I have found so much to write about !
Dont even try to watch Not only a waste of time but makers should be punished for it
- samihhajhassan
- 18 avr. 2020
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- nogodnomasters
- 31 août 2018
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Watched this movie on a whim, I love weird sci-fi, and i was more than happy with this film experience. The lead actress definitely carried the film, just a heart felt performance that had you rooting for her until the end.
I loved the multiverse concept and thought the whole premise of movie quite original and entertaining.
- hey_you56636
- 25 août 2018
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- wlacey-83106
- 20 avr. 2021
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Thumb down , waste of times.
so dissapointed with director@creator.
so dissapointed with director@creator.
- staryzhelios
- 19 sept. 2018
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Obvious "twist" at the end, which does not explain the random editing cuts nor the "stub" histories that never went anywhere (or never happened in the first place). Too disjointed even for a time travel movie, with way too much teenage angst thrown in along the way.
- thebrucecarter
- 19 juin 2019
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Seriously a waste of time. I have no idea what really happened in this movie. Too many cuts back & forward in time that make no sense at all.
When all the good movies are buffered out, at least this movie beats hunting down B' movies on youtube. If you like cute Asians (ok mixed) what do you have to lose?
- jamesfortankiy
- 1 sept. 2018
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That's about it. The one star is for the fact that it is a time travel movie. So the star is for the genre, not the movie. It took about ten minutes to realize that the writing is pathetic, the plot is weak to the point of jello, and I think they pulled the "actors" from where they were living under various bridges. I'm supposed to provide two hundred and eighty two characters for this review, so these last a few lines are just to provide those characters... They really have nothing to do with the review itself, because there just isn't anything else, I can adequately say about this stupid movie.
- hollyhumbyrd
- 11 avr. 2025
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When I sat down to watch the 2018 movie "Collider" I had no idea what I was getting myself into, except for it being an action sci-fi.
Then I found out it was a movie about time jumping once the movie started, and I thought it might actually be okay. But my hopes and expectations were brutally cut down and murdered, as this turned out to be a tedious, boring and uneventful movie.
I managed to endure 32 minutes of the ordeal that is known as "Collider", and then I had more than my share of piled up boredom. The movie was unfathomably slow paced, with next to nothing happening in the 32 minutes, and whatever did happen made little or no sense, and it didn't help that the characters were about as interesting as sitting in Sahara and waiting for snow.
I have zero interest in returning to watch the rest of director Justin Lewis' movie, because it had absolutely nothing of any interest to entice me. And I must admit that I found the movie to be downright boring.
The movie didn't have any familiar faces on the cast list, which actually is something that I enjoy - because then there is no association to other previously portrayed characters. But the actors and actresses in "Collider" had nothing to work with in terms of storyline, script or characters, so they stood no chance.
My rating of the movie lands on a mere two out of ten stars. I can't really recommend that you waste your time, money or effort on this particular movie.
Then I found out it was a movie about time jumping once the movie started, and I thought it might actually be okay. But my hopes and expectations were brutally cut down and murdered, as this turned out to be a tedious, boring and uneventful movie.
I managed to endure 32 minutes of the ordeal that is known as "Collider", and then I had more than my share of piled up boredom. The movie was unfathomably slow paced, with next to nothing happening in the 32 minutes, and whatever did happen made little or no sense, and it didn't help that the characters were about as interesting as sitting in Sahara and waiting for snow.
I have zero interest in returning to watch the rest of director Justin Lewis' movie, because it had absolutely nothing of any interest to entice me. And I must admit that I found the movie to be downright boring.
The movie didn't have any familiar faces on the cast list, which actually is something that I enjoy - because then there is no association to other previously portrayed characters. But the actors and actresses in "Collider" had nothing to work with in terms of storyline, script or characters, so they stood no chance.
My rating of the movie lands on a mere two out of ten stars. I can't really recommend that you waste your time, money or effort on this particular movie.
- paul_m_haakonsen
- 20 nov. 2019
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By now, just a couple weeks after its release, despite limited marketing and advertising, "Collider" has somehow been found, rated, and critiqued by what I can only guess are avid moviegoers, time travel fanatics, and filmmakers - both experts and nonexperts alike. First came all the bad reviews, from "waste of time" to "time traveling to get their hour-and-a-half back" to one preferring his head colliding with a rock rather than watching the movie. We got it. You didn't like it. In fairness, though, here's a not-so-bad review for a change. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the underdog.
First, what makes a good movie? Is it having an A-list actor, a multi-million dollar budget, elaborate sets, exotic locations, and produced by one of the mega studios? If any of the above is among your criteria, then don't waste your time, because this movie is definitely not for you. For starters, a film such as "Collider" is for those who have an appreciation for the hard work poured into the filmmaking process - from pre-production (scriptwriting, funding, casting) and production (principal photography) to post-production (editing and distribution). Mind you, low budget means $1M-$3M, so anything less would be categorized as micro-budget; many, therefore, would fall under what would be considered subatomic (we have to call it something). So it would only be fair to factor in the budget when judging a film.
As for actors, Hollywood is notorious for bloated big names and nepotism. So, when a casting director discovers a gem of a find, such as the lead in this film, you can bet your bottom dollar that the talent will be bankable, as the producers behind this movie did, so much so that a whole movie was commissioned to be written with the specific actor, rather, actress, in mind (and other reputable teams have actually lined up to do the same). It should be no surprise if someday this fine young actress, who went far and beyond her comfort zone to meet the demands of this particular film, is recognized for her raw performance and natural talent.
As for the team, you don't know them yet, but they are actually, believe it or not, award-winning. Check them out and someday you will count yourself fortunate to have found them in their very beginnings.
Now, the storyline. As the others have already pointed out, there is, apparently, none. If you are the type who'd rather be spoonfed and follow a straight, direct, and linear path, then, I say it again, this movie is not for you. You're better off watching a rerun of "Seinfeld" for the nth time for a guaranteed dose of a good, healthy chuckle. Sometimes less is good; the more brainless the better. And many have made tons of money churning out pure and empty trash. (Not to say "Seinfeld" is trash. In fact, it's pure genius to make something out of nothing.) If, however, you are up to the challenge of figuring things out on your own, of retracing your steps to find out why things are, where things went wrong or how it all even began, of doing things over and over again until you get it right, then this movie may very well be for you. There is quite a bit of thinking involved to be able to follow this film and, if that sounds too exhausting, then just take the extra time to get a good night's sleep, because you may just find this movie so intriguing that it will keep you up all night thinking about the shoulda, coulda, woulda. Should you so choose to explore the film, you've been warned. You won't get your hour-and-a-half back, but, at the very least, your brain will surely reach optimal levels of mental activity which is not such a bad return on investment (now only $3.99 on Amazon Prime Video). Again, if the very concept of time travel confuses and frustrates you, do spare yourself the headache. You will just be lost in time with the going back and forth and, quite possibly and unfortunately for the rest of us, you might never again be found. If you did already endeavor to watch it and found yourself utterly lost, then, I'm sorry, but, unlike the lucky few, you simply just don't get it. It happens.
In the end, we are all entitled to our own opinion which is subjective and based on personal perspective. Someone else's trash is another man's treasure. "Collider" is either or both, a hit or a miss or somewhere in between depending on who you are. Glass half empty or glass half full? Perhaps, instead of taking the word of a self-proclaimed "one- or no-star" movie aficionado whose mission is to annihilate one unworthy movie after another, you would rather see for yourself what all the fuss (or no fuss) is about, to that I say, "Good for you!" As a fairly-respected movie critic emphasized, "'Collider' is a watchable film." I agree. After all, no less than Sony Pictures figured it was worth putting their stamp on and that's no easy feat to achieve.
Finally, I find the journey to be better the second, third, and even the fourth time around. I dare you to be the next Collider and see how you like traveling back and forth in time. Just make sure that CID doesn't capture and brainwash you. And, while you're at it, let me know what the heck it means -- Certifiably Insanely-Jealous Dudes? Remember, "One decision can change everything about you." Your decision to dive into the wormhole might just make you end up liking this "bad movie" after all!
In parting, I apologize if you find my review to be a pure waste of your precious time, but, give me a break, I read yours, too. Peace!
First, what makes a good movie? Is it having an A-list actor, a multi-million dollar budget, elaborate sets, exotic locations, and produced by one of the mega studios? If any of the above is among your criteria, then don't waste your time, because this movie is definitely not for you. For starters, a film such as "Collider" is for those who have an appreciation for the hard work poured into the filmmaking process - from pre-production (scriptwriting, funding, casting) and production (principal photography) to post-production (editing and distribution). Mind you, low budget means $1M-$3M, so anything less would be categorized as micro-budget; many, therefore, would fall under what would be considered subatomic (we have to call it something). So it would only be fair to factor in the budget when judging a film.
As for actors, Hollywood is notorious for bloated big names and nepotism. So, when a casting director discovers a gem of a find, such as the lead in this film, you can bet your bottom dollar that the talent will be bankable, as the producers behind this movie did, so much so that a whole movie was commissioned to be written with the specific actor, rather, actress, in mind (and other reputable teams have actually lined up to do the same). It should be no surprise if someday this fine young actress, who went far and beyond her comfort zone to meet the demands of this particular film, is recognized for her raw performance and natural talent.
As for the team, you don't know them yet, but they are actually, believe it or not, award-winning. Check them out and someday you will count yourself fortunate to have found them in their very beginnings.
Now, the storyline. As the others have already pointed out, there is, apparently, none. If you are the type who'd rather be spoonfed and follow a straight, direct, and linear path, then, I say it again, this movie is not for you. You're better off watching a rerun of "Seinfeld" for the nth time for a guaranteed dose of a good, healthy chuckle. Sometimes less is good; the more brainless the better. And many have made tons of money churning out pure and empty trash. (Not to say "Seinfeld" is trash. In fact, it's pure genius to make something out of nothing.) If, however, you are up to the challenge of figuring things out on your own, of retracing your steps to find out why things are, where things went wrong or how it all even began, of doing things over and over again until you get it right, then this movie may very well be for you. There is quite a bit of thinking involved to be able to follow this film and, if that sounds too exhausting, then just take the extra time to get a good night's sleep, because you may just find this movie so intriguing that it will keep you up all night thinking about the shoulda, coulda, woulda. Should you so choose to explore the film, you've been warned. You won't get your hour-and-a-half back, but, at the very least, your brain will surely reach optimal levels of mental activity which is not such a bad return on investment (now only $3.99 on Amazon Prime Video). Again, if the very concept of time travel confuses and frustrates you, do spare yourself the headache. You will just be lost in time with the going back and forth and, quite possibly and unfortunately for the rest of us, you might never again be found. If you did already endeavor to watch it and found yourself utterly lost, then, I'm sorry, but, unlike the lucky few, you simply just don't get it. It happens.
In the end, we are all entitled to our own opinion which is subjective and based on personal perspective. Someone else's trash is another man's treasure. "Collider" is either or both, a hit or a miss or somewhere in between depending on who you are. Glass half empty or glass half full? Perhaps, instead of taking the word of a self-proclaimed "one- or no-star" movie aficionado whose mission is to annihilate one unworthy movie after another, you would rather see for yourself what all the fuss (or no fuss) is about, to that I say, "Good for you!" As a fairly-respected movie critic emphasized, "'Collider' is a watchable film." I agree. After all, no less than Sony Pictures figured it was worth putting their stamp on and that's no easy feat to achieve.
Finally, I find the journey to be better the second, third, and even the fourth time around. I dare you to be the next Collider and see how you like traveling back and forth in time. Just make sure that CID doesn't capture and brainwash you. And, while you're at it, let me know what the heck it means -- Certifiably Insanely-Jealous Dudes? Remember, "One decision can change everything about you." Your decision to dive into the wormhole might just make you end up liking this "bad movie" after all!
In parting, I apologize if you find my review to be a pure waste of your precious time, but, give me a break, I read yours, too. Peace!
- TheFilmBug
- 25 août 2018
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- thejunktroller
- 24 déc. 2020
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Christine did a great job in this film, very interesting concept and story that left me wanting more after the credits rolled. Though I think there are enough clues in this film that tells you what happened next. But, if there is ever a sequel, I'll watch it!
- rlatham-86459
- 11 août 2019
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Lead actress was very good for such a young actor, she's got lots of potential and I hope to see her in Hollywood films soon! Bare in mind this is an indie film done on a very small budget and I think the team did a good job to pull off this film.
- menzelrafa
- 20 août 2018
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Collider explored what could really happen with time travel: what sort of paradoxes could result, parallel universes, etc. And I liked the ending! It made you wonder if anything can really be changed, and how many times Maya tried to change it before. Excited to see more from the lead actor!
- Woodyanders
- 22 déc. 2021
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