Time Loop (2020): Cast & Ratings
Time Loop is a 2020 sci-fi film directed by Ciro Sorrentino, starring Sam Gittins as Ricky Farina, Mino Sferra and Ellie Poussot. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes. Its Echo Score is 30/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Ciro Sorrentino
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Pragma Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Time Loop About?
The premise of Time Loop without spoilers.
While assisting his father with physics experiments in a quiet Italian village, a young scientist from London finds himself confronting the unforeseen repercussions of choices he has yet to make. He must now grapple with the consequences and understand what will change when he returns.
Time Loop Cast & Characters
Sam Gittins leads the cast as Ricky Farina, with Mino Sferra as Riccardo Farina and Ellie Poussot as Celestine Dijoux. Directed by Ciro Sorrentino; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ciro Sorrentino
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Sam Gittins as Ricky Farina - Mino Sferra as Riccardo Farina
- Ellie Poussot as Celestine Dijoux
- Eliana Manvati as Olivia
Also Starring in Time Loop
· 3 more- Antonio Agrusta Guitarist
- Michelangelo Gentile Mario
- Luca Pischedda Rocco
Time Loop Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 30/100, strongest in sensory experience (35) and weakest in character & emotion (25).
Time Loop Echo Score Breakdown
Time Loop struggles to deliver a coherent cinematic experience, with pervasive shortcomings across its core elements. Critics repeatedly cite ineffective direction, wooden performances, and a derivative plot that fails to engage or innovate within the time‑travel genre. While a few reviewers acknowledge occasional visual appeal in the scenery, these moments are insufficient to offset the film's fundamental flaws. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 32
In terms of art and craft, the film presents a mixture of modest visual moments and pervasive technical weaknesses. Reviewers praised occasional picturesque landscapes and a vintage Vespa prop, yet repeatedly condemned low‑budget production values, uninspired cinematography, and inconsistent editing. Direction was described as flat, providing little stylistic cohesion. Overall, the craftsmanship fails to elevate the material, resulting in a below‑average artistic impression.
- Character & Emotion 25
When evaluating character and emotion, the consensus is overwhelmingly negative. Performances are characterized as wooden, with accent work and delivery deemed unnatural and robotic. Only the lead actor received a faint note of adequacy, while supporting cast members were criticized for lacking depth and chemistry. The lack of nuanced portrayals undermines audience connection, leaving the character work markedly deficient.
- Story & Flow 30
The story and flow aspect is marred by an absence of originality and frequent plot holes. Critics note a reliance on familiar time‑travel tropes, a storyline that quickly loses momentum, and a lack of clear narrative purpose. A minority found the premise somewhat plausible and mildly engaging, but overall the plot is considered confusing and insufficiently compelling, yielding a middling narrative rating.
- Sensory Experience 35
Sensory experience receives a slightly higher assessment due to isolated visual strengths, such as scenic drone footage and occasional effective sound design. Nevertheless, the majority of feedback highlights poor dialogue clarity, inconsistent audio levels, and overall cheap production aesthetics. While the visual palette offers brief appeal, the insufficient sound mix and low‑budget effects prevent a fully satisfying sensory impression.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch factor is low, with many reviewers explicitly discouraging repeat viewings and labeling the film as painful or the worst they have seen. A few comments mention a modest degree of interest and occasional enjoyment, but these are outweighed by pervasive criticism of the film's redundancy and lack of engaging content. Consequently, the movie offers limited incentive for future audiences.
Time Loop Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Time Loop.
Time Loop Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Time Perspectives” and “타임루프: 초시공간여행”.
- Also known as
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- Time Perspectives
- 타임루프: 초시공간여행
- В кольце времени
- 时空循环论
- 時環效應
- Bucla timpului
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Time Loop FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Time Loop, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Time Loop?
Time Loop runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Time Loop released?
Time Loop was released on September 1, 2020.
Who directed Time Loop?
Time Loop was directed by Ciro Sorrentino.
Who is in the cast of Time Loop?
Time Loop stars Sam Gittins as Ricky Farina, Mino Sferra as Riccardo Farina and Ellie Poussot as Celestine Dijoux, among 7 credited actors.
Does Time Loop have a post-credit scene?
No. Time Loop has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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