Timelines of Treason

Critic Reviews

Stanley Kuduck's 'Timelines of Treason' attempts to weave an intricate tapestry of the human condition amidst the backdrop of a dystopian reality, yet it frays at the edges with its pessimistic grip on a narrative that promises much and delivers little. Ruth Sushi's performance as the time traveler is as disjointed as the timelines she navigates, lacking the emotional depth one would expect from a protagonist in such a dire world. Mare Filly-bin's portrayal of the survivalist is sufficiently gritty, but even her solid performance cannot salvage the film from the quagmire of its own convoluted plot. The tagline 'In the fight for tomorrow, the greatest enemy is yesterday' serves as an ironic prophecy for the film itself, which is so ensnared in its dreary depiction of betrayal that it fails to provide a meaningful commentary on the Civil Rights Era it exploits. The MPAA's PG rating seems a mismatch for the film's somber tone and heavy themes, which are likely to go over the heads of younger audiences while leaving adults wanting. Anchovy Quinn's role as the embodiment of betrayal is one of the few glimmers of complexity, but even this cannot right the sinking ship of a storyline that manages to be both overwrought and underdeveloped. In the end, 'Timelines of Treason' is a cinematic paradox, promising a journey through time but ultimately leaving viewers trapped in the mire of its own bleak vision.