Los cronocrímenes (2007)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Nacho Vigalondo

Writer:

Nacho Vigalondo (written by)

Release Date:

27 June 2008 (Spain)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Plot:

A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.

Plot Keywords:

Time Machine | Scissors | Woods | Car | Binoculars

Awards:

7 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Karra Elejalde	...	Héctor
Candela Fernández	...	Clara
Bárbara Goenaga	...	La Chica en el Bosque
Nacho Vigalondo	...	El Joven
Juan Inciarte	...	Héctor Ocasional (as Ion Inciarte)
Miguel Ángel Poo	...	Locución Radiofónica (voice)

Also Known As:

Timecrimes (International: English title)

MPAA:

Rated R for nudity and language.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

France:-12 | USA:R | Spain:13 | UK:15 | Mexico:B15

Filming Locations:

Spain

Company:

Karbo Vantas Entertainment

Quotes:

[last lines]
Clara: Hector...
Héctor: It's okay.
[throws the scissors]
Héctor: We still have a while before it starts raining.

Movie Connections:

Remade as Timecrimes (2011)

Soundtrack:

The Ballad of Coconut Wine and Hidden Dragon

The sleeper hit at Fantastic Fest 2007!!!!

"Timecrimes" was a movie I almost didn't see. It seemed interesting, but since "Primer" I wasn't sure if I wanted to wrap my mind around another time travel movie. The director, Nacho Vigalondo told us this was his world premiere and he was very nervous giving his introduction. After about 90 minutes, I realized my second movie at Fantastic Fest 2007 may be the best one I see all week. "Timecrimes" was an engaging movie that is easy to follow, despite it's complex plot. I would hate to give away even the smallest of details, the title says everything you need to know. Even though I felt like I was in the driver's seat the whole movie, there were still surprises throughout that kept things interesting until the closing credits. The journey taken by Hector (Karra Elejalde) develops his character beautifully, and he is complimented by a small and effective cast. It would be a crime if this movie doesn't get the distribution it deserves. The Q&A afterward revealed some interesting behind the scenes stories and some info that made me want to see the movie again. Fortunately the buzz from our half full screening was enough to sell out the second screening at the festival. The film won Best Picture at Fantastic Fest 2007, was the Silver Medal winner for Audience Favorite, and was the highest rated film at the festival. If you get a chance to see this movie, DO IT!!

***UPDATE*** "Timecrimes" has been picked up by Magnolia Pictures.