Time‑Travel, Gangs, and Comedy: A New Twist on Classic Sci‑Fi

A fresh film drops on Hulu and Disney+ that mixes old‑school gangsters with a time‑travel plot. Two criminals, Nick and Mike, find themselves stuck in a wild night when a mysterious machine takes them back and forth through time. The twist is that Nick, played by Vince Vaughn, shows up twice—once as a younger version and once older. James Marsden joins him as Mike, while Eiza González adds charm as the woman who keeps them grounded.

The Vision Behind the Chaos

The idea started when director Ben David Grabinski wanted to mash up several movie styles. He imagined a buddy action comedy that also let the same characters meet their past selves. That vision turned into a time‑travel story, but without the usual scientists explaining how it works. Grabinski wanted the focus on the characters’ survival and humor, not on tech jargon or lab scenes. This choice gives the film a lighter feel compared to classics like Back to the Future or Avengers: Endgame, where experts crack the time‑travel code.

Release and Reception

The movie premiered at SXSW and is set to arrive on streaming platforms in late March. Its unique blend of crime, comedy, and time travel offers a fresh take on the genre, showing that even a classic trope can feel new when approached from an unexpected angle.