TIME TRAVEL IS DANGEROUS mashes silly science fiction with real character stakes — Moviejawn

What I adored most about this film was its seamless combination of dry, witty humor and terrifying themes of space and time travel. The film was a take on a mockumentary, and featured “interviews” with Ruth, Megan, and a number of other characters. It is immediately made clear to the audience that the two girls are not the smartest people, but despite that, they easily get out of perilous situations. There were many, many times where I found myself laughing at the jokes in this film, and I noticed that as the plot progressed, the humor became more present. Time Travel is Dangerous also made clever callbacks to other space films and themes (Interstellar came to mind for me), and included famous people from the past who have theories about their disappearances. The humor in this film made it feel fresh, and successfully made light out of a dire situation.

Another aspect that impressed me was the acting performances of the cast. Ruth and Megan were both amusing and had incredible chemistry on screen, and the introduction of the science club (and the narration by the great Stephen Fry) pushed the comedy even further. I was particularly impressed by Ralph (Brian Bovell) and Peter (Tony Way). Ralph, who was originally supposed to destroy the machine, had a bad experience getting lost in space-time, and was forced to relive his trauma when Megan ends up with the same fate. However, Bovell still managed to bring a dry humor to Ralph’s character, making him more complex. Peter, on the other hand, was consistently acting as a comic relief character among the chaos. Despite being the butt of the joke most of the time, Peter is one of the most helpful characters at certain points of the film. I loved how Way was able to make scary things seem nonchalant, and thought how he riffed off of the characters was excellent. I was deeply entertained by the entire cast, and applaud the writers for bringing each of them to life.

Time Travel is Dangerous had a number of great moments and funny scenes, but I was also drawn to the inclusion of real life struggles. Part of the reason that Ruth and Megan are in this predicament was because they were being threatened to be evicted if they did not make rent immediately, and the only source of income they knew how to get was by time traveling. This film also explores complicated trauma and insecurities with many of the characters, making it more than just a silly sci-fi comedy. The characters also initially detested each other for the most part, but found comradery when they came together to close the wormhole. Overall, there is much more good than bad to say about Time Travel is Dangerous, and I only wish there was more to watch.

The direction of Chris Reading, along with the comedy genius of the Shakespeare Sisters, came together for a hilarious, exciting, and nerve-wracking adventure that made me question my beliefs on what a sci-fi movie is supposed to be. It serves to remind us all to loosen up and enjoy a little bit of happiness when looking for something to watch. With Time Travel is Dangerous, you can get the best of both worlds.