TIM TRAVERS AND THE TIME TRAVELERS PARADOX is Unlike Any Time Travel Movie You’ve Seen — GeekTyrant

Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox is a bold and wildly inventive sci-fi comedy that rockets straight into some of the most fun, brain-bending, and hilariously dark territory in the time travel genre.

This isn’t your standard, straightforward time travel flick. This is a high-concept adventure that goes to great and occasionally eyebrow-raising lengths to explore what happens if you run into your past self? And what if you decide to kill him?

Samuel Dunning stars as Tim Travers, a brilliant yet broke and narcissistic scientist who is driven by a mad desire to solve the ultimate paradox—something that no one else has dared to try.

Dunning has fun bringing Tim’s unique blend of arrogance and desperation to life. You can practically feel his self-loathing grow with each iteration of his own “mad genius” antics, and his dry humor is a perfect fit for the film’s darkly comedic tone.

Watching Tim interact and spar with his own past selves provides some of the weirdest laugh-out-loud moments, and you can tell the character’s constantly questioning what he’s gotten himself into, even as he charges ahead with recklessness.

The film also stars Danny Trejo and Joel McHale, who bring their own unique brand of style and chaos to the film. Trejo takes on the role of Royce, the head of an international crime syndicate. There’s an undeniable thrill in seeing Trejo’s trademark tough-guy persona meshed into the chaotic story. McHale, meanwhile, plays a conspiracy theorist radio host named James Bunratty.

Felicia Day takes on the role of Delilah, a dangerously unpredictable date for Tim, whose presence escalates the film’s insanity and adds a layer of unpredictable, darkly funny chaos. Delilah gives the film an extra spark, pushing Tim to confront not only his questionable choices but his own flaws.

Director Stimson Snead does a fantastic job weaving the outlandish elements of the story into a narrative that constantly teeters between clever satire and gleeful absurdity.

This is a film that’s not afraid to make you think, laugh, and scratch your head all at the same time. The story goes into weird and crazy directions, escalating the stakes in ways that feel both fresh and totally unpredictable.

By the time we reach the bonkers finale, it’s almost as if the film has gone off the rails only to pull off a solid landing, staying true to the chaotic nature of the plot.

While watching the movie, I couldn’t help but think of shows like Rick and Morty, where the outrageous sci-fi premises are laced with biting humor and surprisingly deep existential quandaries.

This movie has that same kind of “what is happening!?” energy, keeping you engaged and entertained even as it dives into deeply philosophical waters. And yes, some viewers might end up wondering what kind of fever dream they’ve just watched, but that’s part of the film’s charm.

It’s rare to see a time travel movie that does something truly unique, and Snead’s take on the genre is unlike anything I’ve seen before. The film plunges deep into the emotional and psychological impact of meeting your worst enemy… yourself. Tim Travers has to learn, quite literally, to coexist with his own worst qualities before he blows up his life, and potentially the universe itself.

Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox is a unique addition to the sci-fi comedy world. It’s filled with clever dialogue, mind-twisting ideas, and characters that are both absurdly funny and deeply flawed.

It might leave you questioning reality, but you’re looking for a time travel movie that’s as innovative as it is entertaining, this one’s a must-watch.