Uncomfortable Plot Dump

Rating: 6/10 (24 November 2006)

I enjoyed this film, but it had some uncomfortable moments. Denzel is his usual suave self and the story has some thought provoking, science fiction implications. Time travel paradoxes always make for interesting flights of fancy.
The major thing that bugged me, though, was Doug Carlin's rant at the scientists/technicians over the time machine after he realizes he can affect the past. I felt uncomfortable during his rant and felt that it was an unnecessary plot dump.
Magic technological devices in film just are ... they do not have to be explained. Explaining them insults the audience, IMHO. Explaining them via an angry tirade is truly unnecessary.