tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post2595989027726252435..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 5 Time Travel MoviesDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-33702793749099898122011-10-21T11:50:01.738-05:002011-10-21T11:50:01.738-05:00Dylan, I struggled with whether Groundhog Day was ...Dylan, I struggled with whether Groundhog Day was truly a time-travel movie since it involves a repeated day, not a movement through time. I ended up deciding that while it's different and involves a time loop, it still fits with the overall genre. But I know it's a tricky subject.<br /><br />Pitt's career has been interesting because he's balanced straight-up Hollywood fare with more original projects like Jesse James. Also, even some of his mainstream movies (with a few exceptions) are still interesting. I haven't seen Moneyball yet, but I think it fits that bill.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-54960297714111618092011-10-20T18:48:36.592-05:002011-10-20T18:48:36.592-05:00"12 Monkeys is the film that more than any ot..."12 Monkeys is the film that more than any other made me really respect Brad Pitt as an actor. This was a guy who could've easily done a rom-com every six months, but chose roles like this instead." - Amen, Steve. A big part of why I respect the hell out of the guy. He chose to make his path in Hollywood more difficult, and as a result, probably ended up making it better in the long run (i.e. having a legacy vs. turning into McConaughey or Jush Duhamel or something).<br /><br />Great list, Dan - as oyu and others have pointed out, there are a number of worthy options, and much of it is just plain old simple preference, i.e., I'd go with T2 and Primer over T1 and Star Trek 4, but I enjoy all of them.<br /><br />Also: I'm one of those people that doesn't count Groundhog Day as a time travel flick.Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337478312308606554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-6267288076686406792011-10-20T17:25:03.652-05:002011-10-20T17:25:03.652-05:00Good list. I'd probably replace 12 Monkeys wi...Good list. I'd probably replace 12 Monkeys with Timecrimes and have it at #5, but that's a minor quibble. Glad to see you picked the original Terminator over the sequel. The latter is a better action movie, but the former is a better overall movie.Chiphttp://tipsfromchip.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-41764027917683580682011-10-03T11:19:00.828-05:002011-10-03T11:19:00.828-05:00I also love Star Trek IV and place it right with T...I also love Star Trek IV and place it right with The Wrath of Khan as the best of the series. I totally agree that it works because it doesn't get as serious as some of the TNG movies especially. Thanks for the comment!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-41075793523749584092011-10-03T11:00:25.364-05:002011-10-03T11:00:25.364-05:00I love your top 5, all of them I'd recommend. ...I love your top 5, all of them I'd recommend. <br /><br />Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)is my favourite of the film series, the tongue-in-cheek humour just made it more enjoyable for me than when they take themselves so seriously ( :Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-24632508516539796632011-10-02T16:53:13.046-05:002011-10-02T16:53:13.046-05:00Nostra, I think the quality of the first two Termi...Nostra, I think the quality of the first two Terminator movies is very close. The sequel has a great villain in Robert Patrick, some cool action sequences, and their intriguing attempts to stop Judgment Day. Linda Hamilton is also excellent as the grittier Sarah Connor. However, I still love the simplicity of the first movie. Arnold plays the inhumane killer really well, and the conflict feels more human than the big-budget sequel. Still, it's so close that I can't argue too hard against putting T2 on the list. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-82534330779927883342011-10-02T15:12:17.906-05:002011-10-02T15:12:17.906-05:00Great choices although I do like Terminator 2 bett...Great choices although I do like Terminator 2 better than the original (maybe I should rewatch the first one). Haven't seen the original Star Trek movies but the other ones are great too!Nostrahttp://myfilmviews.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-82203922939757229592011-10-02T08:21:47.913-05:002011-10-02T08:21:47.913-05:00Steve, you're right about 12 Monkeys and how i...Steve, you're right about 12 Monkeys and how it changed Pitt's career. He still picks some bad movies here and there, but he's made some interesting choices since. I think Andie McDowell is usually awful, but somehow she worked in Groundhog Day. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-57522960413431849382011-10-01T23:00:53.681-05:002011-10-01T23:00:53.681-05:0012 Monkeys is the film that more than any other ma...12 Monkeys is the film that more than any other made me really respect Brad Pitt as an actor. This was a guy who could've easily done a rom-com every six months, but chose roles like this instead.<br /><br />Also...thank you for the Andie McDowell comment. Groundhog Day is one of the only films of hers I like, but I do like that one a lot.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-15872424286002117922011-09-30T19:26:17.178-05:002011-09-30T19:26:17.178-05:00Ruth, there are a lot of great moments in Star Tre...Ruth, there are a lot of great moments in Star Trek IV, and the one with Spock in the whale tank is one of the best. The thought of Kirk and Spock on the bus also makes me smile just thinking about it. McCoy getting mad about the medical care (What is this, the Dark Ages?) is classic too. Thanks for the comment!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-52189034991726538442011-09-30T16:24:52.081-05:002011-09-30T16:24:52.081-05:00Great list, Dan. I always laugh every time I saw t...Great list, Dan. I always laugh every time I saw that Star Trek one in San Francisco, that scene of Spock diving into the whale tank is priceless! Groundhog Day is also one of my faves.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-54862227604445988042011-09-30T11:15:53.970-05:002011-09-30T11:15:53.970-05:00Castor, Timecrimes was right on the edge of making...Castor, Timecrimes was right on the edge of making the list. I shuffled things around a few times and just slid Star Trek IV in there due to pure enjoyment. It's definitely a strong film that might even improve on a repeat viewing. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-88627513584932849542011-09-30T10:48:36.195-05:002011-09-30T10:48:36.195-05:00All winners indeed so I can see how this would hav...All winners indeed so I can see how this would have a tough list to make ;) Glad you at least gave Timecrimes an honorable mention. So simple and understated, yet so effective as a time travel movie.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-83184067044536054252011-09-30T07:31:02.268-05:002011-09-30T07:31:02.268-05:00Toby, I think the terminator really holds up well,...Toby, I think the terminator really holds up well, especially if you compare it to just awful movies like Terminator: Salvation. It's definitely worth checking out again.<br /><br />Jessica, Primer's an intriguing movie, though it also can be really confusing. I'm glad you enjoyed the list. It was really tough to rank such a strong group of movies. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-37343852378117238162011-09-30T06:04:37.337-05:002011-09-30T06:04:37.337-05:00dan, that little writeup on the terminator has mad...dan, that little writeup on the terminator has made me want to watch it again. i love it but with all the extra movies etc that followed it has been watered down in my mind.blahblahblah Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370451386116555733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-76628650070869416122011-09-30T00:14:01.688-05:002011-09-30T00:14:01.688-05:00Such a wonderful list! I realize that I'm very...Such a wonderful list! I realize that I'm very much into time travelling movies! Seen them all, like it, even though I disagree a little about the internal order of them, loving Twelve Monkeys and Groundhog day more than Terminator. But now I'm just picky. ;)<br /><br />I haven't seen Primer yet, but my film club is showing it this autumn and I'll definitely try to see it.Jessicahttp://www.thevelvetcafe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com