Mega Time Squad
Seen it?2018 | 86 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Action, Crime, Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A small-town criminal finds an ancient Chinese time-travel device that can help him pull off a heist and start a new life-but he may not survive the consequences of tampering with time. The Castle meets Looper, Mega Time Squad is a study in high-meets-low, combining elements of the sci-fi, the crime thriller and the comedy to make a comedy heist film with a time-traveling twist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim van Dammen
- Jonny BrughShelton
- Anton TennetJohnny
- Milo CawthorneDamage
- Josh McKenzieTrashinator
- Ashley JonesTaotie & Tour Guide
- Jaya Beach-RobertsonHootch
- Arlo GibsonGaz
- Simon WardJay