Question 1

How is director Simon Wells connected to the original Time Machine novel?

Accepted Answer

Simon Wells is the great-grandson of H.G. Wells, who wrote the 1895 novel the film is based on.

Question 2

What injury did Guy Pearce sustain while filming The Time Machine?

Accepted Answer

Guy Pearce broke a rib during filming when he tackled the Morlock from the side.

Question 3

What surprising connection does Alan Young have to the 1960 Time Machine film?

Accepted Answer

Alan Young, who played Filby in the 1960 film, appears as a florist and found the same period shirt with his name on the collar from that earlier film.

Question 4

What happens when Alexander Hartdegen tries to change the past?

Accepted Answer

Instead of altering past events, the 19th century inventor travels 800,000 years into the future and finds mankind divided into two warring races.

Question 5

Which major award was The Time Machine recognized with in 2003?

Accepted Answer

The film received an Academy Award in 2003.

Question 6

What surprising family connection does the director of The Time Machine have to the original story?

Accepted Answer

Director Simon Wells is the great-grandson of H.G. Wells, who wrote the 1895 novel the film is based on.

Question 7

What injury did Guy Pearce sustain while filming The Time Machine?

Accepted Answer

Guy Pearce broke a rib during filming when he tackled the Morlock from the side.

Question 8

Which actor from the 1960 version of The Time Machine makes a cameo appearance in this film?

Accepted Answer

Alan Young, who played Filby in the 1960 film, appears as a florist and even wore the same shirt from the earlier movie.

Question 9

What unusual detail connects Guy Pearce's performance to the film's editing process?

Accepted Answer

Pearce was so consistent in his takes that audio from one take could be perfectly matched with video from another.

Question 10

What hidden tribute to H.G. Wells appears in Alexander's house in the film?

Accepted Answer

A picture of H.G. Wells is visible in Alexander's house in several shots.

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