(translated in Latin America as Rescate en el tiempo ), released in 2003, is a science fiction adventure directed by Richard Donner (the mind behind Lethal Weapon and Superman ). Based on Michael Crichton 's bestselling novel, the film blends historical warfare with high-concept quantum physics. Plot Overview
The story follows a group of archaeology students led by ( Paul Walker ) and Kate Ericson ( Frances O'Connor ) who discover that their professor, Edward Johnston ( Billy Connolly ), has been accidentally stranded in 14th-century France. To save him, they use an experimental "3-D fax machine" (a wormhole-based teleportation device) to travel back to 1357, landing directly in the middle of a brutal conflict between French and English forces during the Hundred Years' War . Key Highlights Rescate En El Tiempo (2003)
You can read detailed audience feedback and critical breakdowns on IMDb or find deep-dive retrospective reviews at FilaSiete . Cronología (2003) - IMDb (translated in Latin America as Rescate en el
Beyond Walker and O'Connor, the film features early roles for Gerard Butler (as Andre Marek), Anna Friel , and David Thewlis as the morally questionable tech billionaire behind the project. To save him, they use an experimental "3-D
The film holds a on Rotten Tomatoes , with viewers often divided between its fun adventure spirit and its departure from the source material.
While it faced criticism for simplifying Crichton’s complex quantum theories, it has become a cult favorite for fans of "trapped in time" adventures and medieval action. Reception and Where to Watch
The film focuses on the Siege of Castlegard, featuring large-scale practical effects and siege weaponry common in the early 2000s.