Time After Time - ***

A brilliant concept and imaginative effects accompany this Sci-Fi thriller from the late 70's. Nobody plays their roles for camp which would be difficult not to when given such lines as, "My name is H.G. Wells. I came here in a time machine of my own construction. I am pursuing Jack the Ripper, who escaped into the future in my machine."

The plot has more than its share of loopholes, which is common among films involving time travel (especially those containing a machine--seriously, just go back to the day before it all happens and prevent it!) and it dragged on a bit towards the end, which I found very unsatisfying. It's still worth a look if you're in a Sci-Fi mood but it's more Twilight Zone than Aliens.