Grim, twist-y sci-fi gem: Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys. Pandemic survivor sent back to find virus origins. Stellar performances, intense plot. Must-watch for time travel fans.
Avengers: Endgame wraps up character arcs, sets stage for future. Balances humor, emotion, epic action. Impressive time travel plot. Dive back in!
Timeless classic: Back to the Future. Marty and Doc's time-travel adventures, iconic DeLorean. Must-see 1st movie, revisit Part II's glimpse of 2015.
'90s gem: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Silly historical hijinks with heart. "Be excellent to each other" ethos. Just nice, okay?
Hot Tub Time Machine: Not your thing if you dislike silly titles. But if you embrace the absurd, it's a guaranteed good time.
Discover Rian Johnson's pre-franchise gems: Looper. Compelling time travel narrative, slick action, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis as two versions of "looper" Joe.
Safety Not Guaranteed: Indie gem by Colin Trevorrow. Mark Duplass and Aubrey Plaza shine. Time travel mission, suspenseful ending.
Timecrimes: Thrilling Spanish film by Nacho Vigalondo. Disorienting, darkly comedic, twisty. Whodunnit for time-travel enthusiasts.
About Time: Deeper than expected. Richard Curtis adds depth to rom-com. Parenthood anxieties, not just a fairy tale.