In this day and age of internet matchmaking and speed dating, it's actually surprising that no one's really tackled the subject, and with just reason. Dating can be a very touchy subject and while for some it may be as easy as waking up, some may find it a little more daunting. TiMER attempts to put a spin on the whole dating website concept by nailing it down to an actual biological science.
In the not to distant, but mostly present future, scientists have found out what sciences that happen when two soul mates meet. Implanted with a timer, it will start counting down to when you will meet the person that you will spend the rest of your life with. Unfortunately for Oona (Emma Caulfield), she is nearing her 30th birthday and her timer hasn't started to countdown yet. While I don't really like throwing the word around, Director/Writer Jac Schaeffer really has something indie yet still have the makings of a romantic comedy at the same time, unlike some of the more recent films in this category. Plus, it's got Emma Caufield of Buffy!
Steph (Michelle Borth) plays a great role of the not caring, non-commital stepsister. And why wouldn't you? Working two jobs, one being with seniors all day long and then a bar waitress at night, there's bound to be a few screws loose. Her character is oddly set up as a girl who is willing to look the other way, but only for guys that have been timer equipped. Since her timer hasn't started ticking either, she decides to throw the rulebooks away and go after guys with a timer. Maybe that's why she works two jobs...
Without going further in spoilers, this 2009 comedy seems to hit all the clique romantic points and yet it still manages to have a fresh take on the comedy itself while also maintaining a few plot twists of it's own. If all else, this is the perfect rent-on-a-date movie.
Netflix Rating Prediction: 3.7/5
My Rating: 4/5
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