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The delightful Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) gets free rein to show what an accomplished comedian and actress she is in the unexpectedly charming and engaging Timer. Timer is an independently produced romantic comedy that manages to be both romantic and funny. The premise is intriguing: What if you could be implanted with a countdown timer, showing you exactly how much time there is before you meet your soulmate--and then, when you meet that person, both your and your mate's timers "zero out," beeping rapturously to mark the occasion? The brilliance of how writer-director Jac Schaeffer has presented the idea is that it's not futuristic or science-fiction-y at all--one simply visits a timer store in a mall to be implanted with the device, and it all feels very present-day. Caulfield plays Oona, who's been unlucky in love and not willing to risk any investment "unless you're sure--what's the point?" Her own timer is blank, meaning that her soulmate has not yet had his timer implanted in his wrist. Oona takes boyfriend after boyfriend into the timer shop to be implanted, only to learn that their timers have countdowns--and thus, soulmates who are not Oona. Timer is gentle in its insistence that love will always be about risk and the unknown, even as the coupling scenarios play out throughout. The supporting cast is excellent, including Michelle Borth (The Forgotten), as Oona's randy sister, Steph, whose own timer says she won't meet her soulmate until she's in her 40s--so now is the time to have fun. John Patrick Amedori (Gossip Girl) is Mikey, an appealing younger guy who hopes to persuade Oona to ignore technology in favor of the louder beeping of her own heart. Desmond Harrington (Dexter) is sexy and sly as Dan, and JoBeth Williams plays Oona and Steph's mom with compassion and a cool eye on pairing off her daughters. "Oh, your generation is so lucky," Williams's Marion exclaims. "You don't have to worry about the mess of dating, diseases, the confusion…" Or broken hearts. But as Timer shows so deftly, love, with or without a guarantee, can't be hurried--or forced. The DVD includes bloopers, deleted scenes, and a wonderful making-of feature with great interviews with Schaeffer and the actors. --A.T. Hurley
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What if a clock could count down to the moment you meet your soul mate? In this alternate version of present day Los Angeles, a revolutionary device called the TiMER fulfills this fantasy. For a reasonable installation fee and moderate monthly charges, a TiMER implanted in the wrist will accurately display the numbers of days, hours, minutes and seconds until the wearers date with destiny.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The thing I love the most about this movie is that it constantly forces you to ask deep questions... about our society and deeper philosophy as well.
The interplay with Oona's younger half-brother and his "soulmate" is downright reminiscent of an arranged marriage. It also makes a commentary that cuts both ways across science and religion: because a "scientific" timer tells you when you meet your "one true soulmate," do we accept this? Can a countdown REALLY tell you this? The question cuts back the other way where you watch as people share this almost devotional faith to the TiMER units themselves; "How can you find love without a TiMER?" Why would you have faith in such an object?
Further, it allows us to ask questions about certain kinds of products and their consequences on society; if you watch how the people in the world of the movie act, talk, and react with all things "TiMER," it gives you insight into how far-reaching an simple idea can possibly blossom.
Not quite as comedic as I was expecting, but this movie is worth its weight in the story itself (philosophy aside.) It's a versatile movie, can be taken either deeply or routinely, and has excellent performances throughout.
The interplay with Oona's younger half-brother and his "soulmate" is downright reminiscent of an arranged marriage. It also makes a commentary that cuts both ways across science and religion: because a "scientific" timer tells you when you meet your "one true soulmate," do we accept this? Can a countdown REALLY tell you this? The question cuts back the other way where you watch as people share this almost devotional faith to the TiMER units themselves; "How can you find love without a TiMER?" Why would you have faith in such an object?
Further, it allows us to ask questions about certain kinds of products and their consequences on society; if you watch how the people in the world of the movie act, talk, and react with all things "TiMER," it gives you insight into how far-reaching an simple idea can possibly blossom.
Not quite as comedic as I was expecting, but this movie is worth its weight in the story itself (philosophy aside.) It's a versatile movie, can be taken either deeply or routinely, and has excellent performances throughout.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Book Lover
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I'm pretty sure that the only reason this film didn't get wide-spread theatrical distribution is because of the (almost) no-name cast, because everything else about it was fantastic. The combination of great acting, well-drawn and complex characters, and high-concept plot resulted in an adorable, charming and engaging movie. Perfect for a night in. Kudos to the director. I hope he does more like it... :)
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By B. Kester
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
I gather this film was begun by the basic premise of the timers, which (without giving anything away) tell the owners when they will meet the love of their lives. The movie takes this idea and really explores many of the ins and outs of the concept (as it has become well accepted and fairly integrated into everyday live) and how it affects different people in regards to love. I found the writing to be quite splendid and I laughed out loud multiple times - a result of the combination of great writing and excellent delivery.
What a great cast!
I cannot speak much of the cinematography or music of the film as I was too wrapped up in the story to notice!
My only complaint was that I felt the buildup to and the ending to be predictable. But, I still enjoyed it to the end. It's nice to see solid films like this emerge in the terribly boring Remake Mania overtaking American cinema these days.
What a great cast!
I cannot speak much of the cinematography or music of the film as I was too wrapped up in the story to notice!
My only complaint was that I felt the buildup to and the ending to be predictable. But, I still enjoyed it to the end. It's nice to see solid films like this emerge in the terribly boring Remake Mania overtaking American cinema these days.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cool concept! Fun movie.
Really enjoyed this movie and the concept and themes it explored. Great little rom-com. Not a ground-shaker, but fun, and something a little bit different than your standard glossy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gemma Kaye
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and thought-provoking
The setup for this movie is that technology has been discovered by which a little device implanted into your wrist will tell you how many days, hours and minutes remain until you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alan A. Elsner
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the kind of thinking romantic movie for nerdy girls
This is the kind of thinking romantic movie for nerdy girls every where. I abhor the teeny bopper boy meets girl movies but this movie had heart, real emotion and enough plot and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jessica Hagans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Feeling great!!!
I love this movie so cute. I first saw this movie on netflix and thought it was so cute. I would definitely buy it for any one in your life that loves chick flicks.
Published 4 months ago by Great movie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Brilliant
The movie covers a topic that some women frequently want: "love with a guarantee." And with that knowledge, the movie covers a few scenarios such as your timer not even starting... Read more
Published 10 months ago by damaen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nifty Bit of Fun
This cleverly (if flawed) plotted indy comedy has a lot going for it. Good writing. Good cast and only a touch of b.s.
Here's the scoop. Read more
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Published 12 months ago by Eric Sanberg
4.0 out of 5 stars
Things are simple, people are complicated
Quick, what movie features a timer on your wrist that counts down to the most important moment of your life? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Michael J. Tresca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
Awesome film.
Very entertaining, funny, thought provoking and clever.
Cast was excellent, and the way the writing / directing portrayed the TiMER seemed not at all... Read more
Very entertaining, funny, thought provoking and clever.
Cast was excellent, and the way the writing / directing portrayed the TiMER seemed not at all... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Courtney Peters
2.0 out of 5 stars
If You Can't Figure Out the Plot Hole Inherent to the Premise in Six...
If however, you're like me, and saw the gaping, gaping, enormously distracting plot hole that completely undermines the premise of the film when it was first introduced (before... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Timothy Huang (Consignment)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Offbeat, refreshing romantic comedy
The concept that there is a perfect person for every person out there looking and there exists a "timer device" can indicate that person and when exactly who they are and when they... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Vickerina
