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James vs. His Future Self

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James vs. His Future Self

2019

1h 34m

Drama

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A young scientist is determined to become the world's first time traveler.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Daniel Stern gives a moving performance as a crabby old physicist jumping back decades to prevent his past mistakes.

Rated: 3/4

May 1, 2020

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Amusing but off-key in some unhelpful ways, it's a dorky time-killer that doesn't suffer too much for its familiar vibe.

Apr 30, 2020

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Radheyan Simonpillai

NOW Toronto

This is a film that savours conversational awkwardness and amorous fumblings, and takes its time developing a sentimental payoff.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 6, 2020

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Calum Cooper

In Their Own League

“James vs. His Future Self” is defined by its jovial sense of humour and big-hearted messages.

Jul 14, 2024

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

In James Vs His Future Self, a time travel-obsessed scientist receives a visit from his future self. Jeremy LaLonde's sci-fi comedy is entertaining, heartwarming and human.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 22, 2023

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

Clearly fans of the genre [the filmmakers] have done their research and due diligence. As treating it as science fiction rather than fantasy, [the time travel] seems plausible and logical... warm, funny and full of heart.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 11, 2022

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tom m

Okay, but the drama between the present & future selves was a bit overblown.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Nice romcom with a lite sci-fi twist. The dialog and acting is especially enjoyable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Chernick did a great job with the screen play and the acting was great all around. But the driving force of the film was Stern. We know of his comedic skills from City Slickers and Home Alone, and he doesn't disappoint here. Who cares if it's low budget, Canadian, or doesn't have much time travel to it. It was a solid effort start to stop. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Ugh, this is way more of a romance than a time travel movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

It’s nice to see a low budget time travel movie. Daniel Stern gives a good performance and is easily the best thing about the film. Beyond that this movie is very small and very low budget and very contained with only a few actors and just mumble and jumbo about time travel. Nothing is shown in little as discussed. It’s an all right film but it could’ve been better it’s a little slow moving and not very engaging. Back to the future it’s not.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/21

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Audience Member

Low budget and low expectations coming in, great movie, solidly acted and executed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Synopsis

A young scientist is determined to become the world's first time traveler.

Director: Jeremy LaLonde
Producer: Jonathan Bronfman, Jonas Chernick, Jordan Walker
Screenwriter: Jeremy LaLonde, Jonas Chernick
Production Co: JoBro Productions & Film Finance, Neophyte Productions, Banana-Moon Sky Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2020
Runtime: 1h 34m

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