How Does This Film Portray Time Travel and Its Consequences?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the portrayal of time travel in a specific film, with participants sharing their thoughts on its representation and implications. The conversation touches on various aspects of time travel as depicted in the movie, including its narrative approach and thematic elements.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the film makes no attempt to explain how time travel is possible, suggesting that the focus is on storytelling rather than scientific justification.
  • One participant mentions a conversation in the film about wormholes, indicating a possible connection to theoretical physics.
  • Another participant humorously references elements from other films, such as "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and "Holy Grail," while discussing the film's portrayal of time travel.
  • There are mentions of "tangent universes" and the use of wormholes as a means of time travel, with some participants expressing that this concept is somewhat believable.
  • Several posts include light-hearted banter and off-topic references, which may detract from the main discussion about time travel.
  • One participant expresses curiosity about the film's website and its content, suggesting it may provide additional insights into the film's themes.
  • There is a claim that a character, the physics teacher, does not die in the movie but does in the website, indicating a potential discrepancy between the film and its supplementary materials.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of enjoyment regarding the film, but there are varying interpretations of its portrayal of time travel. Some aspects remain contested, particularly regarding the scientific explanations and narrative choices.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific scenes and concepts without providing detailed explanations, which may lead to misunderstandings about the film's content. The discussion includes a mix of serious commentary and humorous asides, which may affect the clarity of the main points.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in film analysis, particularly in the context of science fiction and time travel, may find this discussion relevant. Additionally, fans of the film or those curious about its themes and interpretations could benefit from the varied perspectives shared.

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if anyone has seen this movie i'd like to know your thoughts on how it portrais time travel.
 
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I saw it, and I really enjoyed it. As far as the way it portrays time travel, the most notable thing is that it makes no attempt whatsoever to explain how time travel is possible. Even Back to the Future had its Flux CapacitorTM, LOL.

Seriously though, I don't think that jusfiying time travel is within the scope of the story. They assumed that time travel is real, and told the story around it. That's why it's called "Sci-Fi".
 
i_wish_i_was_smart said:
if anyone has seen this movie i'd like to know your thoughts on how it portrais time travel.
OMG, that was such a good movie! My youngest daughter made me watch it. We always pick movies for each other to experience. She says it's about tangent universes.

It's a damn good movie.
 
Tom Mattson said:
I saw it, and I really enjoyed it. As far as the way it portrays time travel, the most notable thing is that it makes no attempt whatsoever to explain how time travel is possible.

Actually, I just now remembered the conversation between Donnie and his science teacher about wormholes.

Don't listen to me any more tonight, I'm drunk. :redface:
 
Tom Mattson said:
As far as the way it portrays time travel, the most notable thing is that it makes no attempt whatsoever to explain how time travel is possible.

Didn't it have something to do with whirlwinds and airplanes? :-p

I haven't been that scared of a rabbit since Monty Python's Flying Circus.
 
i liked the movies, time travel was conceived by the use of wormholes, so they say, its somewhat believable.
 
hypnagogue said:
Didn't it have something to do with whirlwinds and airplanes? :-p

I haven't been that scared of a rabbit since Monty Python's Flying Circus.

OK, I may be drunk, but I am positive that the scary rabbit is not from the Flying Circus, but the Holy Grail.

Break out the Holy Hand Grenades! :smile: :smile:
 
Tom Mattson said:
OK, I may be drunk, but I am positive that the scary rabbit is not from the Flying Circus, but the Holy Grail.

Break out the Holy Hand Grenades! :smile: :smile:
You are correct! "it's a killah" "big horny teeth". :biggrin:

Then they loppeth in the Holy hand grenade.
 
Has anyone seen "Time Bandits"?
 
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Tom Mattson said:
OK, I may be drunk, but I am positive that the scary rabbit is not from the Flying Circus, but the Holy Grail.

Break out the Holy Hand Grenades! :smile: :smile:

oops. Yea that's what I meant.



Ni.
 
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Evo said:
Has anyone seen "Time Bandits"?


"MUM! DAD! It's EVIL! DON'T TOUCH it!"


(Boom)
 
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I think we all need Flux Capacitors.
 
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Myself and Andy watched DD with 4 non-science minded girls. We enjoyed it. They didnt.
 
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Hi, you should really check out the Donnie Darko website!

It's probably the best site I've ever seen.. :biggrin:
 
  • #15
skowalcz said:
Hi, you should really check out the Donnie Darko website!

It's probably the best site I've ever seen.. :biggrin:

Wow. THe website is better than the movie. Why did the Physics teacher have to die?
 
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Chi Meson said:
Wow. THe website is better than the movie. Why did the Physics teacher have to die?

I still have to see the movie!, so I don't know.
Somebody told me about the website and I even enjoyed it without seeing the movie :smile:
 
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The teacher doesn't die in the movie, he only dies in the website!
 

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