The Time Machine

The H.G. Wells' fantasy classic is given a new treatment, directed by Simon Wells, the author's great-grandson. Guy Pearce is Alexander Hartdegen, a shy inventor in the late 19th century who experiments in time travel after his fiancée is killed. Once he realizes he can't change the past, Hartdegen heads to the future, where he encounters two rival societies: the gentle Eloi and the menacing Morlocks. Samantha Mumba, Mark Addy, Orlando Jones, and Jeremy Irons also star. 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; featurettes; deleted scenes.