Einstein's space-time continuum depicted in this H G Wells movie adapted quite well from his original book. This, and the original "War of the Worlds" with Gene Barry stand out as two of the best book to movie adaptations I have seen. This story line depicts man's mastery over time. He can now manipulate it in much the same way we can use our cars to drive from one location to another. The Time Machine allows Rod Taylor to go backward or forward in time from past to future and as he does so, learns there are many disadvantages as well as advantages in being able to manipulate time, ie; the loss of family and friends. It is a well thought-out and intelligent journey through time that is both enjoyable and believable. From a very well written book to a well written screenplay resulting in a fine movie that is worth re-watching from "time to time".

"The Time Machine" is a real classic. I had recorded it from TV once, but I wanted an original because it has an interesting feature about how it was made; I always like the "the making of..." special features. Anyway, this is the original 1960 version of the movie, and it is wonderful! There is no CGI special effects, just a story with a lot of character development. I have seen the 2002 remake once, and while it is good, seeing it once was enough for me. If I like a movie good enough to want to see it more than once, than to me it's a great movie and justifies five stars. And I have watched my recorded copy many times over the years and this studio release twice so far. I'm a post war baby boomer who grew up watching the classic sci-fi movies of the 1950s and early 1960s as the local theater's Saturday afternoon "monster matinee" double feature (yes, there was once a time, way back when in the old days of the fifties and sixties when you actually got to see two movies for the price of a ticket. Those were the glory days!)

This single disc HG Wells time travelling classic from 1960 on Blu-Ray, arrived on time and intact, with no damage to either the disc or the movie booklet, or the case, which the disc and movie guide booklet came in. Picture, sound and features playback is superb. Still as fresh and still as good as it was first seen in the cinema 55 years ago and the special effects of 1960 are still mind blowing to watch. Strong characters and a great storyline, I would recommend this particular Blu-Ray movie, to anyone who purchases it online from amazon.com.

This is the original 1960's movie - now a Classic - that us retired types remembering when we saw it originally. Director and creator George Pal does a great job in bringing to the screen the H.G. Wells Novel that creates this storyline. Special effects are done well given what was available during the time period this film was made - not as in todays CGI super computer ability for special effects - but still good enough. The storyline relates to life of yesterday, present, and our questionable future that leaves us with a message relating to the attitudes of "we" humans in our future that we may be moving towards. George Pal also did the special effects in the original War Of the Worlds (Gene Barry - circa 1953), another Classic Movie.

I first saw "The Time Machine" when I was 8 years old, when it originally appeared in theaters, and it instantly became a lifelong favorite. Watching it again many decades later, I can see that it retains all of its charm, warmth, and wonder. Rod Taylor was the perfect lead -- handsome, stalwart, but also sensitive & thoughtful, as befits his character -- and Alan Young was a perfect match as his closest friend. In fact, the depth & strength of that friendship is one of the things that stayed with me the most.

Of course, younger audiences will probably scoff at some of the special effects, particularly the miniatures. For me, these only add to its appeal -- and in any case, the stop-motion effects for the time travel sequences remaining beautifully effective, far more so than any CGI to my mind. And the overall design is superb, from the cozy, civilized Victorian drawing room to the properly ominous, menacing, and somewhat alien sphinx that watches over the entrance to the realm of the Morlocks. And the time machine itself is a marvel of delicate steampunk beauty.

It can rightfully be argued that this is a family-friendly version of the classic Wells novel -- much of the bleaker aspect of the original is missing, and it ends on more of a hopeful note than the novel. But that really doesn't matter. Taken on its own terms, the film delivers in every way -- from thrilling adventure, to sense of wonder, to mind-opening ideas the viewer can ponder afterward. Add to that the generous helping of extras on the disc, including a short sequel of sorts filmed years later, with Taylor & Young returning to their old roles as if they'd never left. Their affection for the film & its creator is evident in every frame.

At some point, someone may well film the original novel faithfully & do it justice. I'd like to see that! But this version is definitely a keeper, both as a beloved childhood memory & as a strong, exciting story that that any adult can enjoy as whole-heartedly as any child. In any era, this is solid film entertainment at its best -- most highly recommended!