Timestalker

Agnes (Alice Lowe) has lived many lives, in 1680s Scotland, in 1790s England, in 1840s Britain, in 1980s New York, and more. And in every life, she meets the one man (Aneurin Barnard) whom she is destined to be with - but just as they are meeting, something dreadful happens and she dies. Until she meets him again in the next life, that is....

Alice Lowe wrote, directed and stars in this film, which is quite funny and which has lovely supporting characters played by Jacob Anderson, Nick Frost and Tanya Reynolds, who like Agnes all have just one name throughout the film (unlike the love of her life who goes by different names in each incarnation). You might think the premise would get a bit repetitive over time, and it does, but there are enough differences of setting and methods of living and/or dying that those repetitions didn't bother me. If you believe in reincarnation and love as destiny, then this movie is for you; if you don't, you'll understand why the film is titled as it is. Recommended.

After watching "Timestalker," written and directed by Alice Lowe, I am eager to explore more of her films, particularly "Prevenge," which I have been aware of for some time but have yet to watch. This British black comedy/romance was truly a breath of fresh air, offering a refreshing perspective that felt original, humorous, poignant, and romantic. It was an absolutely brilliant and imaginative film. I found it exhilarating to experience a story that presented concepts and narratives I had not encountered before, despite having viewed numerous films throughout my life, particularly in the horror and dark comedy genres. If you are in search of a unique viewing experience that promises to entertain, I wholeheartedly believe this film will not disappoint.

Agnes (Alice Lowe) keeps falling for the wrong guy and getting killed for it. She leaps into another life in another time and repeats the process over again. Alice Lowe is the writer, director, and star of this movie. Obviously, this is her baby and it is a fun, ridiculous, mind-bending, time-jumping baby. It is a nice fanciful sarcastic take on love or failed love. I love Alice Lowe's pitiful look when bad things start happening to her. I would like more physical comedy to put this over the top. This movie may as well go completely ridiculous. This could have gone even further and get legendary.

Quirky Brit dark-comedienne Alice Lowe follows her fine writer / director debut "Prevenge" (after previously co-writing "Sightseers") with the ambitious "Timestalker" whose quirkiness disappointingly so out-weighs its dark comedy that it flops, badly. She plays various re-incarnated ladies over several different centuries whose only similarity seems to be that while plagued by Nick Frost their obsessive love for Aeurin Barnard causes their death (as witnessed by Jacob Anderson & Tanya Reynolds). The ultimate point is perhaps known only to Lowe, which may not've mattered if the film was funny... but no it's not - so this is sadly a low for Lowe.

I am a fan of Jacob Anderson's music and film work so Timestalker came to my attention since he plays a key role in it. Timestalker was written, directed and stars Alice Lowe and I saw it at my local film festival. This recurring love story could easily be described as a hilarious mixture of the songs Love Stinks by The J. Geils Band and Blasphemous Rumors by Depeche Mode. It was a joy to watch Jacob, Alice and the rest of the cast deftly play their parts and look like they were having the best time ever. The movie has some shockingly gory bits but provides a refreshingly novel comedic take on the broader themes of destiny and self determination. This movie was brilliant and I hope all of you will hunt down ... or stalk even :) ... opportunities to see it.