If you do not think that the ebbing and flowing of time is as scary as it is fascinating, you probably have yet to watch the greatest time travel movies. One of the biggest scientific controversies, yet, from scientists to filmmakers, time travel continues to attract all sorts of minds. While it is still a distant dream (with enough research indicating its practical impossibility), Hollywood has explored the concept of travelling in time, across genres, forever. Time travel narratives are not only packed with “fodder” for nerds like me. These movies are celebrated for their nuanced exploration of complex human complexities, including love, redemption, and self-discovery, all while making bold social commentary.In this article, we have compiled the best time travel movies of all time, spanning a whole host of genres. 7 Best Time Travel Movies of All Time1. The Time Machine (1960) An H.G. Wells novel adaptation, George Pal’s The Time Machine, set the template for sci-fi films to follow. H. George Wells (Rod Taylor) travels forward in time after he successfully builds a time machine, excited to witness humanity’s progress in the distant future. But the future fails him and his utopian vision. A pioneering film in the genre, Time Machine demonstrates the use of imaginative visual effects and set design, breaking out of the technological limitations of its time. The film also exemplifies the use of sci-fi as a vehicle for social commentary. 2. Back to the Future (1985) Robert Zemeckis' Back to the Future is based...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 29 July