This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 269! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey friends!
So, I finally got around to watching “Time Lapse,” and let me tell you, it’s one of those movies that makes you question every choice you’ve ever made. Seriously, it’s a hidden gem from 2014, directed by Bradley King. It’s his debut film, and honestly, I’m here wondering why it didn’t make a bigger splash when it came out.
The plot? Oh, it’s a doozy. Imagine this: three friends, Finn, Callie, and Jasper, stumble upon a giant, bizarre camera in their deceased neighbor’s apartment. But it’s not just any camera. This bad boy takes pictures 24 hours into the future. Yep, you heard that right. Instead of memories, you’re snapping future moments. Naturally, they do what any of us would—use it to try to rig the outcomes of races and get rich. But as you can guess, things start spiraling out of control real fast.
Danielle Panabaker plays Callie, and she’s absolutely stellar. There’s something so relatable yet mysterious about her portrayal. Then there’s Matt O’Leary as Finn, who’s basically the glue holding the trio together, and George Finn as Jasper, who, well, let’s just say he gets a tad too into the betting game. The dynamics between these three? It’s like watching a slow-motion car crash—you can’t look away even though you know it’s gonna end in disaster.
What really hooks you is how the movie plays with the idea of destiny. It’s like, do we really want to know what tomorrow holds? And if we do, what are we willing to do with that knowledge? The tension just builds and builds, and watching their plans unravel is like watching a house of cards in a breeze—fascinating but nerve-wracking!
And the aesthetic of the film, oh boy, it complements the story perfectly. The camera itself looks like something out of a steampunk dream, and the setting, mostly being their apartment complex, adds this claustrophobic vibe that just amplifies the whole suspense thing they’ve got going on.
The film doesn’t just stop at being a cool sci-fi story, though. It dives deep into the ethics of it all. Like, what happens when you try to control fate? How does knowing the future impact your present? It’s pretty deep stuff, tucked neatly into an indie sci-fi wrapper. And the ending? No spoilers, but it’ll leave you staring at the screen, mouth agape, mind racing.
So, if you’ve got an evening to spare and you’re in the mood for something that’ll keep you glued to your seat and maybe keep you up a bit later than usual mulling over your life choices, “Time Lapse” is your ticket. It’s more than just a movie; it’s a philosophical quandary wrapped in a thriller, delivered with a solid dose of indie flair.
Catch ya on the flip side,
Roger