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The film follows two social outcasts and their cynical friend (Chris O’Dowd as Ray the imagineer, Dean Lennox Kelly as Pete the cynic, Marc Wootton as Toby the dreamer) as they attempt to navigate a time travel conundrum in the middle of a British pub.

Anna Faris plays Cassie a girl from the future who sets the adventure in motion. It was released in the UK and Ireland on 24 April 2009. On its television premiere on BBC Two on 1 August 2010, the film was dedicated to its director Gareth Carrivick, who had died earlier in the year.

As the film begins Ray (O’Dowd) has been fired from his job as a costumed guide in a theme park attraction called “Star Ride.” Ray’s good friends Pete (Kelly) and Toby (Wootton) work at the theme park restaurant and they all decide to go to a cinema and pub after they leave.

Ray meets an American girl named Cassie (Anna Faris) who claims to have a time machine built into her body and whose job is to find and repair “time leaks” and stop “editors”. Understandably, Ray’s friends have some trouble believing him.

However, they end up traveling back and forth through time within the pub. Hints about their journey appear in different time stops. They meet a second time traveller, named Millie (Meredith MacNeill). Cassie is told about Millie and is immediately suspicious, with good reason. Cassie’s time machine is taken offline and she finally meets Millie. Millie makes Toby an offer to die and be a legend which, of course, he refuses.

At the end of the movie, the three friends walk home wondering about the events in the pub when Cassie appears through a big glowing portal. She reveals that they have only fourteen hours to save the Earth (a reference to the film Flash Gordon), and urges them to go with her to a parallel universe.

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British sci-fi comedy following the adventures of three nerdy social outcasts (Chris O'Dowd, Marc Wootton and Dean Lennox Kelly), whose attempts to navigate a time-travel conundrum while drinking at their local pub lead them to discover a rift in the space-time continuum in the pub toilets. Anna Faris co-stars as Cassie, the girl from the future who sets the adventure in motion.

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• Director ‏ : ‎ Gareth Carrivick
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• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 23 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2009
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Chris O'Dowd, Marc Wootton, Dean Lennox Kelly, Anna Faris, Meredith MacNeill
• Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
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Time travel movies are a dime a dozen. There are movies where the time travel has drastic consequences , movies where it’s incredibly mundane, movies where the time travel makes for a great love story ... the genre has given us well-worn tropes that are beloved by some and dismissed as cliches by others.

One little-known movie streaming on HBO Max brings all these pop culture staples to life in a hilarious, chaotic, and aggressively self-referential adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel was conceived as a TV movie for the BBC, but it was produced by HBO and thus scored a spot among HBO Max’s movie offerings. It gets lost in the mix, but it’s a hidden gem.

FAQ follows three friends who are all sci-fi superfans: Ray (Chris O’Dowd), Pete (Dean Lennox Kelly), and Toby (Marc Wootton). Fed up with all the tropes they see in movies, they decide to write an open letter to Hollywood.

Then, at the pub, Roy meets an American named Cassie (Anna Faris) who dumps a lot of confusing information on him. She’s a time traveler who fixes “time leaks,” and she saves famous figures from being killed by time traveling “editors” who murder famous people moments after they come up with their greatest idea. Pete doesn’t believe a word of this encounter, but then he goes to the bathroom and emerges to find the bar full of corpses.

It’s a lot to absorb, but it’s the start of a rollicking time-travel adventure that runs the gamut of tropes. There are space cops, time loops, butterfly effects, and, of course, a love story, all crammed into 83 minutes. The plot is entirely too ambitious for such a small-scale film, but by keeping the story centered around a single bar there can be serious action on a shoestring budget.

Ray, Pete, and Toby try to activate a supposed time machine in the bar’s bathroom.

By the end, the three boys find themselves in a post-apocalyptic future (while still in the bar), and there’s a crazy sequel cliffhanger presented by another version of Cassie traveling from the future. Unfortunately, a follow-up never happened, and director Gareth Carrivick died soon after the film’s 2009 release.

Ironically, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel seems to have escaped its rightful place next to Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead as iconic British satire because of bad timing. Were it released as an HBO Max original in the age of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and time travel movies like Palm Springs , we could have seen this isolated masterpiece reach its full potential. Instead, it’s a forgotten obscurity, but one that’s still worth your... well, you know.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, directed by Gareth Carrivick, is a British science-fiction comedy film released in 2009. The movie revolves around three friends, Ray (Chris O'Dowd), Toby (Marc Wootton), and Pete (Dean Lennox Kelly), who end up in a pub where they discover a portal to different times. The film follows their adventures as they travel through various eras and try to prevent a catastrophic event.

Ray is a science-fiction writer who has always been fascinated by time travel. He brings his two friends, Toby and Pete, to a pub to discuss his new story, but their conversation is interrupted by an unusual occurrence. A woman named Cassie (Anna Faris) appears out of nowhere and tells them that she is a time traveler from the future. At first, the trio thinks she is crazy, but they soon realize that Cassie is telling the truth when they find a portal to different times in the pub's bathroom.

The three friends decide to use this portal to explore different eras and take advantage of the opportunity to change their lives. However, they soon discover that their time travel has dire consequences, and they must find a way to fix their mistakes before it's too late. Ray, Toby, and Pete realize that their actions have altered the timeline, and they have to go back and fix their mistakes. They also discover that they are not the only ones who know about the portal, and they must deal with a group of time travelers who want to exploit the portal's power for their gain.

The movie is a fun and lighthearted take on time travel, with witty dialogues and a touch of humor. The film's visuals are impressive, with the use of different eras' clothing and settings. The director skillfully uses different camera angles to make the audience feel like they are a part of the story. The film's cast, especially Chris O'Dowd and Anna Faris, deliver great performances, and their chemistry is visible throughout the movie.

One of the film's strengths is its plot. Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel takes a unique approach by exploring the butterfly effect, which means that even the smallest change in one's actions can have unforeseen consequences in the future. The plot is well-paced, and the story's twists and turns keep the audience engaged throughout the movie.

Another strength of the movie is its humor. The film is full of hilarious moments, and the actors' comedic timing is on point. The film is a perfect blend of science fiction and comedy, and the humor is never forced or out of place. The movie's dialogue is clever, and the jokes are well-crafted, making it an enjoyable watch.

Overall, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel is a well-executed science-fiction comedy movie. The movie's plot, direction, and acting are all commendable, making it a must-watch for anyone looking for a fun and entertaining movie. The film's combination of humor and science-fiction creates a unique viewing experience, and it is a movie that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel is a 2009 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.0.

• Genres Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction
• Cast Chris O'Dowd Marc Wootton Dean Lennox Kelly
• Director Gareth Carrivick
• Release Date 2009
• MPAA Rating PG-13
• Runtime 1 hr 23 min
• Language English
• IMDB Rating 7.0   (36,726)