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By Tom Cassidy
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British sci-fi mockumentary has swearing but little heart.
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Time Travel Is Dangerous
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What's the Story?
In TIME TRAVEL IS DANGEROUS, vintage shop owners Ruth (Ruth Syratt) and Megan (Megan Stevenson) keep their shop well stocked by using a time machine they found. But when their frequent use causes rifts in time, strange things start to happen and a local science group must club together for a rescue mission.
Is It Any Good?
The mockumentary genre spawned a handful of classic shows and movies, and the blueprint set by the likes of the U.K. TV show The Office remains a standard. Quirky British sci-fi movie Time Travel Is Dangerous takes only the negative tones of this style of format, with a cast of selfish and rude characters, whose deadpan, detached manner creates unease and concern instead of comedy. The frequent swearing and cruel characters don't match the light and whimsical fantasy story and when its characters finally learn their lessons and get happy endings, the journey makes any joy redundant. Anyone tired of cliches should steer clear of this time machine that captures the last few decades of relentlessly selfish characters. It lacks the heart, witty writing, and emotional connection the genre needs to make it work.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the strong language in Time Travel Is Dangerous. Did it feel natural and necessary, or over the top and excessive? Is a certain level of language expected in a movie like this?
Discuss the mockumentary format. When characters took notice of the camera, did it make it feel different to other movies? Did you think the format worked well for this film?
What did the movie have to say about gratitude, friendship, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths to have? How did the characters treat other people before they learned these skills?
Movie Details
- In theaters : November 21, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : November 21, 2025
- Cast : Ruth Syratt , Megan Stevenson , Johnny Vegas
- Director : Chris Reading
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Level 33 Entertainment
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Time Travel )
- Run time : 99 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : November 18, 2025
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