“Timescape” is a novel Canadian science fiction adventure film from the year 2022, which was written and directed by Aristomenis Tsirbas. The movie stars Sofian Oleniuk and Lola Rossignol-Arts as the two teenage protagonists who travel back in time to the era of dinosaurs. “Timescape” has won multiple awards for its storyline and visual effects since premiering at the Fantasia Film Festival on July 31, 2022. It has also been released in theaters in Quebec and in August 19.

Plot Overview

Jason is a young boy with a vivid imagination and extraordinary intelligence who one day discovers a strange looking spaceship that has crash-landed in a nearby forest. He meets Lara, another equally curious girl who also happened upon the alien craft seconds before. When they try to figure out how the vessel works, they activate it, sending them back to the dying moments of the dinosaurs era. Now, alongside his M.I.A., a living, intelligent assistant, they need to fix the ship before it gets hit by an asteroid.

Character Descriptions

• Jason (Sofian Oleniuk): A young boy who suffers from social isolation because of his immensely high intelligence. His inquisitive nature allows him to find the time traveling spacecraft.
• Lara (Lola Rossignol-Arts): A sweet but brave girl who time travels with Jason every now and then. ​
• M.I.A. (voiced by Aristomenis Tsirbas): An assistant to the ship who is both smart and helpful, offering guidance in aiding Jason and Lara return home. ​

Themes and Style

“Timescape” analyzes the themes adventure and friendship alongside coming of age elements, all within a prehistoric landscape. The film seems to be a tribute to classical science fiction movie and adventure stories which reminds the audience of “E.T and Jurassic Park. Even though the budget was small, the film utilizes some visual effects to give life to the period of dinosaurs which creates a nostalgic but new feeling for the viewers.

Conclusion

“Timescape” is a mongrel of prehistoric wizardry and science fiction which is a film for the entire family. The film is multifaceted as is caters to the younger audience while at the same time the older audience who grew up watching such stories will be captivated by the movie plot. The film demonstrates the value of friendship and the great might of standing firm against danger in the times of dinosaurs, which is what makes the whole movie so enjoyable.