Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Paul Walker | ... | Chris Johnston | |
Frances O'Connor | ... | Kate Ericson | |
Gerard Butler | ... | Andre Marek | |
Billy Connolly | ... | Professor Johnston | |
David Thewlis | ... | Robert Doniger | |
Anna Friel | ... | Lady Claire | |
Neal McDonough | ... | Frank Gordon | |
Matt Craven | ... | Steven Kramer | |
Ethan Embry | ... | Josh Stern | |
Michael Sheen | ... | Lord Oliver | |
Lambert Wilson | ... | Lord Arnaut | |
Marton Csokas | ... | Sir William De Kere / William Decker | |
Rossif Sutherland | ... | François Dontelle | |
Steve Kahan | ... | Baker | |
David La Haye | ... | Arnaut's Deputy |
A group of archaeologists and combat experts led by Chris Johnston (Paul Walker) and Kate Ericson (Frances O'Connor) use a "3-D fax machine" to time-travel back to France in 1357, in hopes of retrieving Chris' father, Professor Edward Johnston (Sir Billy Connolly), and returning safely to the present. No such luck. Fending for themselves against marauding hordes of medieval French warriors at war with the invading British, these semi-intrepid travellers find their body count rising, and the deadline for their return home is rapidly approaching. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
Sorry, the book had so much potential to be turned into an awesome film. But this low-budget crap with pathetic screenplay, well, kinda dishonored Crichton. All the book-to-film changes (Yes, all!) slowly destroyed the film. Paul walker looks fine like Chris but he cannot act; and Frances O'Connor is a fine actress but the role of Kate isn't for her. Gerard Butler on the other hand might be one good thing in the whole film. The multiverse-travel scene is a total disaster. The character development of the lead people, and also Doniger, is left behind which took away much taste from the story.
Reading the book is more recommended.