Disclaimer: The following article presents opinions from Time Cut viewers on a Reddit thread and may not reflect universal views.
A recent Reddit thread made Netflix's Time Cut get a lot of attention after a moment that viewers felt was both, confusing and bad direction. Here, a character is seemingly confused by early 2000s technology, pressing the cassette button instead of the CD button, despite obviously holding a CD.
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This scene became a hot topic of criticism, and some started debating the film, as it related to nostalgia as well as technology. It was Reddit user dataimpulse_ads who posted a nine-second video demonstrating the awkward scene, which fetched over 480 upvotes and many mocking comments that went along with it.
One user sarcastically remarked, “Maybe she wanted to play the cassette after looking at the CD and deciding, ‘nah,’” while another quipped, “As if this film couldn’t get worse.”
This upsurge depicts the dissatisfaction on a broader level that viewers have with it not portraying the nostalgic feel in it. It is disheartening and makes its audiences uninterested.
Let's take a closer look at what exactly makes Time Cut a disappointment to many and see what it tells us about the bigger issue of the film's execution.
Why Time Cut’s direction faltered with nostalgia and authenticity
Time Cut, intended as a nostalgic time-travel thriller, ironically falters in handling the very elements that could have made it compelling. According to several Reddit users, the film’s attempt to evoke nostalgia feels misguided. The scene where the protagonist mishandles a combination CD-cassette player, pressing the cassette button instead of the CD button, stood out as particularly jarring.
User @piratebroadcast pointed out that “the character is from our modern times and went back to 2003,” which could justify some confusion. However, this explanation didn’t resonate with most viewers who felt that the scene only highlighted the film’s struggle to make authentic use of period-appropriate details.
Some experts agree that such oversights can undermine a film’s believability. According to a film critic at Cinema Scope, nostalgia-based narratives often succeed when attention to detail immerses audiences in the past, but in Time Cut, "the balance between homage and accuracy seems lost."
This lack of attention may explain why the film feels “messy” to viewers like @micro_penisman, who shared, “Somehow they made average actors look even worse. I guess it’s the writing and directing.”
This critique is echoed by Redditors who argued that Time Cut lacks the coherent, immersive experience they expected, reducing what could have been a nostalgic journey to a distracting series of misplaced references.
Fan reactions help us understand why Time Cut failed to impress viewers
Redditors have not been shy about expressing their disappointment, comparing it unfavorably to other nostalgia-driven films. Viewer micro_p*nisman noted turning the movie off after just 20 minutes, stating, “The whole movie was a mess.”
Meanwhile, user @hurriedwarples suggested, “If you like the storyline of this one, check out Totally Killer on Prime.” This comparison to a similar movie highlights the perception that Time Cut was trying to capitalize on a concept better executed by others.
Critics of the scene argue that such a mistake reflects the film’s inability to bridge the gap between modern characters and historical accuracy. Redditor @saehild mentioned seeing the camera’s shadow in the scene, reinforcing the view that it is fraught with technical issues.
In a similar vein, @neuromonkey mockingly referenced nostalgia with, “I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time,” emphasizing how out of touch the film felt to viewers.
User um_50 went even further, admitting they “fell asleep partway through,” underscoring the film's failure to engage with the audience.
The movie can be streamed on Netflix right now.
Viewer discretion is advised, especially to the sticklers for well-executed direction and accurate nostalgia.
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