a5c7b9f00b When a scientist sent back to the prehistoric era strays off the path he causes a chain of events that alters history in disastrous ways. 2055, Charles Hatton has made a fortune by founding 'Time safari', which offers rich 'big game hunters' short time travels to kill off dinosaurs just before their natural death. When Travis notices the weather and wildlife are not behaving as usual, he consults Dr. Rand, the contractually invisible inventor of the supercomputer which controls the time travel. They soon face 'time waves', each worsening the effects in 2055 of evolutionary distortions, lower lifeforms first. They attempt to identify and rectify the past alteration, but each attempt gets harder in their distorted present. I first read "A Sound of Thunder" during the early 50's when comic books were being banned for contributing to juvenile delinquency. I was an avid EC fan and came across this short story by Ray Bradbury with artwork by either Frank Frazetta or Al Williamson or both, (They sometimes worked together.) It was the fantastic art that drew me to the story. I had never heard of Bradbury, though the people at EC claimed that he was their favorite SciFi contributer. I wasn't impressed with the story but was crazy about the artwork. Anyway, "A Sound of Thunder" comes to TV (HBO) and,of course,I tuned in. I figured with Edward Burns and Ben Kingsley it was worth a look-see. Gee, it was a disappointment to say the least and an insult to Ray Bradbury. Stephen King was next, with his novel "The Butterfly Effect" that I have yet to read (It's my understanding that it's an extended version of Bradbury's short story.) However, don't spoil yourself by seeing this horrendous movie. I think most of us have watched worse on the television on a rainy afternoon. The real pain would be for people that paid $20 for a pair of tickets. I got in on cable so I can be merciful.<br/><br/>I give it a higher rating than most because I think over time a lot of people will see it and like it better than the harshest reviews would indicate, there are far worse sci-fi movies in constant rotation on cable! The other reason is Edward Burns. This is the kind of role that John Wayne would have played dozens of times (not in sci-fi, but "B" movies) before he became the major figure in films. It is the kind of part you have to do, and pull off while keeping your feet and a strong jaw! Hopefully it makes you better and better because of the experience.<br/><br/>So, if you are an Edward Burns fan, I think you will enjoy it…especially if you see it for free! The picture looks as murky as its story line, the sound is tinny, much of the dialogue is flat or confoundingly technical or merely risible, and most everything on the screen looks patently fake.
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