Good movies with
a moral message can be hard to find, but Time Changer is a sci-fi
comedy that made me stop and think about life and the future. It explores the
idea that morality alone isn’t enough to guide us and challenges the notion
that we can live righteously without deeper principles.
Written,
directed, and produced by Rich Christiano, the film falls mainly into the
dramedy genre. If you decide to watch it, go in with an open mind and an
appreciation for its unique approach. But if you’re looking for a sci-fi movie
packed with accurate scientific facts, this might not be the one for you—Star
Wars it is not. Time Changer focuses on the importance of
staying true to your values in a world that often pressures us to conform or
dilute our beliefs for the sake of acceptance.
The plot does
have its holes, but it’s straightforward and fun: Set in 1890, a Bible
professor named Russell Carlisle (played by D. David Morin) writes a book
titled The Changing Times, which promotes good morals without mentioning
deeper spiritual principles. His publishers believe the book will sell well if
Carlisle can get the board of Grace Bible Seminary, where he teaches, to
endorse it.
At the seminary,
all but one board member supports the book’s endorsement. Dr. Norris Anderson
(played by Gavin MacLeod) refuses to back it, arguing that you can’t teach
morality effectively without addressing foundational values. Without unanimous
support, the book won’t be endorsed by the seminary.
Carlisle is
outraged by Norris’s opposition, but Norris insists that promoting morality
without deeper principles will ultimately harm society. To prove his point,
Norris reveals that his father built a time machine (yes, it sounds a bit out
there, but stick with it). Norris himself has used it to see the future (our
present day) and convinces Carlisle to experience it for himself.
Initially
skeptical, Carlisle dismisses the idea of time travel as ludicrous. But as
Norris operates the machine, Carlisle is transported to the 21st century, where
he sees firsthand the consequences of a society that prioritizes morality
without deeper values.
Time Changer is
a thought-provoking film that encourages viewers to reflect on their own
beliefs and the world around them. While it may not be perfect, as the CGI and
cinematography is not great, it’s worth watching for its unique blend of humor,
drama, and sci-fi elements.
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