Slipstream (2005)

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A scientist plots a bank robbery based around his newest invention -- a time travel gadget that will send its user 10 minutes into the past. Everything goes according to plan, until he encounters a group of thieves who've planned their heist for the same day.

Movie Overview
"Slipstream" is a science fiction film launched in 2005, directed by David van Eyssen, produced by Phillip J. Roth and starring Sean Astin and Vinnie Jones. The movie maps out a story that fuses aspects of time travel, law enforcement, and criminal pursuits into an intriguing mix of adrenaline and future-tech appeal.

Plot Synopsis
The story of "Slipstream" revolves around the character Stuart Conway (played by Sean Astin), an innovative scientist. Conway establishes a life-altering device, referred to as 'Slipstream', which has the capacity to manipulate time approximately a ten-minute interval, permitting its user to correct their errors or prevent unsafe scenarios.

The movie takes off when in the middle of an armed bank burglary, Conway utilizes his Slipstream gadget to stop the situation from intensifying. His interactions with the device stand out of the robbers and he and his cutting-edge creation are both kidnapped by them. The robbers, led by the menacing Winston Briggs (Vinnie Jones), choose to utilize the Slipstream gadget to effectively carry out their break-ins with no difficulties.

The crux of the film spotlights the cat-and-mouse chase between the law enforcement, led by FBI Agents Jake Hallman (Ivana Milicevic) and Sarah Tanner (Kevin Otto), and the burglars who have Conway as their captive. Hallman and Tanner leave no stone unturned to catch Briggs and his gang and rescue Stuart Conway.

Style and Representation
"Slipstream" encapsulates the essential style of adjustment and its effects. It checks out how the power of having the ability to control time escapes from the hands of its developer and into the realms of devious intents, triggering havoc and endangering lives. This style is represented through the characterizations of Conway and Briggs, who utilize the same power with incredibly contrasting intentions.

Efficiency and Reception
Sean Astin delivers a convincing efficiency as the scientist caught in the whirlpool of his own making, while Vinnie Jones completely embodies the callous criminal mastermind who exploits the power of Slipstream. But it's the cat-and-mouse video game and the exploration of the prospective consequences of time adjustment that make the film gripping.

Nevertheless, the film primarily got combined evaluations. While some appreciated the unique story and competent performances, others felt the movie lacked depth in character development and subtlety in the representation of high-stakes scenarios.

Conclusion
"Slipstream" presents a fascinating study of time control and criminal pursuits linked with action, thriller, and a touch of clinical novelty. The movie serves as an example of how empowerment can end up being a double-edged sword when it lands in the wrong hands, causing dreadful repercussions. Even though the film might not have scored high in the audience rankings, its unique story and characterization make it a worthwhile-watch in the science fiction category.

Top Cast

  • Sean Astin (small)
    Sean Astin
    Stuart Conway
  • Ivana Mili?evi? (small)
    Ivana Mili?evi?
    Sarah Tanner
  • Vinnie Jones (small)
    Vinnie Jones
    Winston Briggs
  • Grant Swanby (small)
    Grant Swanby
    Tokin
  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim (small)
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Runson
  • Kevin Otto (small)
    Kevin Otto
    Jake
  • Sean Higgs
    Bus Driver
  • Tamsin MacCarthy
    Air Stewardess
  • Verity Price
    Margaret (Bank Teller)
  • Farouk Valley-Omar (small)
    Farouk Valley-Omar
    Taxi Driver (as Farouk Valley Omar)
  • Ben Chowney
    Kevin (Air Marshall)