A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.
Acting
Tomei and D'Onofrio's chemistry is unhinged in the best way.
Writing
Dialogue that walks the tightrope of 'is this genius or nonsense?'
Direction
Brad Anderson keeps you guessing until the final frame.
Director
Brad Anderson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brad Anderson made this between his breakout indie 'Next Stop Wonderland' and horror pivot 'Session 9'—it's his most optimistic film by miles.
This flew completely under the radar in 2000, overshadowed by bigger sci-fi romances. It has since become a secret handshake film for indie romance obsessors.
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