This is a very silly film that supposedly stars writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. It starts in a way consistent with the real Fitzgerald--he'd drunk and wants more liquor. In a very odd move, he phones H. G. Wells in Britain and asks if the time travel in "The Time Machine" is true and Wells tells him it can easily be done...using a toilet(!). And so, using his trusty toilet, Fitzgerald flashes forward to 2006. Generally, the future sucks--especially since Fitzgerald can no longer afford the higher cost of alcohol. Fortunately for this friendly inebriate, he is able to ultimately find a way out of his financial straits and make it back to the 1920s.
The film makes very little sense, though their unflattering and funny portrayal of Fitzgerald isn't far off the mark! However, you of course have to totally suspend any sense of disbelief--as toilet time travel is probably not feasible! Regardless, the film is funny and wacky enough that you probably will enjoy it--just don't try to think so much about what's happening in this bizarro alternate reality!
PS--In the bar scene, watch the glass carefully. The amount of liquor in it changes a lot from shot to shot and this may have easily been intended by the film makers. If you like this film, also try PAPERMAN--a rather funny short also by the Snyders.
The film makes very little sense, though their unflattering and funny portrayal of Fitzgerald isn't far off the mark! However, you of course have to totally suspend any sense of disbelief--as toilet time travel is probably not feasible! Regardless, the film is funny and wacky enough that you probably will enjoy it--just don't try to think so much about what's happening in this bizarro alternate reality!
PS--In the bar scene, watch the glass carefully. The amount of liquor in it changes a lot from shot to shot and this may have easily been intended by the film makers. If you like this film, also try PAPERMAN--a rather funny short also by the Snyders.