Timestalker
Timestalker
Agnes, a hapless heroine, falls for a mysterious man, promptly meets her bloody demise, and then is reincarnated a century later. When she meets her love again, the cycle begins anew. As Agnes traverses through time, she repeats all the messy thrills and spills that come with daring to follow one's heart. How can she ever hope to break the cycle when she's destined to be a fool for love?
Spoons reviewedDecember 16, 2024
Time Stalker stars Alice Lowe as a character obsessed with reincarnation and eternal love, journeying through various eras. Alice Lowe brings her signature unhinged energy to the role, reminiscent of her performance in Sightseers. The film’s plot revolves around her character’s attempts to reconnect with her soulmate, played by Aneurin Barnard, across different lifetimes. Nick Frost portrays a character who is equally obsessed but ultimately the antagonist.
The movie tries to merge high-concept sci-fi with themes of reincarnation and love across time. While the concept is intriguing, the film doesn’t quite achieve the balance between its sci-fi elements and madcap energy. The ‘80s sequences are stylistically cool, and there’s a lesbian subplot that, unfortunately, doesn’t fully develop.
Overall, Timstalker feels like a film with a grand idea that had to be scaled back, resulting in a middle-ground approach that doesn’t fully embrace its potential as either a madcap comedy or a full-fledged sci-fi horror. Fans of Alice Lowe and Nick Frost might still find enjoyment in their performances, but it may not be for everyone.
This film will be popular with people who like quirky, unconventional sci-fi stories with a touch of humor like Sightseers or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind.