I've said this before and I'll say it again, special effects do not a good movie make. Acting is the key. Acting and a good story. The special effects of this 1960 classic are above par for it's time, but modern viewers will easily see where they fall short. But the excellent acting, especially by Rod Taylor (Of "The Birds" fame) makes this movie. You actually care what happens to him. His reactions are real. And this version of the movie relatively faithful to the novel. I hope the new remake can approach the caliber of acting and emotional intensity of this classic.
Review of The Time Machine
