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Timeline poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.9 / 100
2003·Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi·1h 56m

TIMELINE

“They had to travel into the past to save the future”

A group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve their professor. The group must survive in 14th century France long enough to be rescued.

Above the Line
Richard Donner·DirectorJeff Maguire·ScreenplayGeorge Nolfi·ScreenplayCaleb Deschanel·Director of PhotographyBrian Tyler·Original Music ComposerRichard Marks·Editor
Cast
Paul Walker·Chris JohnstonFrances O'Connor·Kate EricsonGerard Butler·Andre MarekBilly Connolly·Professor E.A. JohnstonDavid Thewlis·Robert DonigerAnna Friel·Lady ClaireNeal McDonough·Frank GordonMatt Craven·Steven KramerEthan Embry·Josh SternMichael Sheen·Lord Oliver
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Donner·Director
Writing· 3
Jeff Maguire·ScreenplayGeorge Nolfi·ScreenplayMichael Crichton·Novel
Camera· 1
Caleb Deschanel·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard Marks·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Brian Tyler·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 10
Daniel T. Dorrance·Production DesignJenny Beavan·Costume DesignCaroline Alder·Art DirectionRéal Proulx·Art DirectionDavid Sandefur·Art DirectionStephen Bream·Art DirectionPhilip Elton·Art DirectionJille Azis·Set DecorationBlanche Boileau·Costume SupervisorClare Spragge·Costume Supervisor
Production· 12
Richard Donner·ProducerLauren Shuler Donner·ProducerJim Van Wyck·ProducerDon Granger·Executive ProducerGary Levinsohn·Executive ProducerMichael Ovitz·Executive ProducerSarah Halley Finn·CastingRandi Hiller·CastingMichael Aguilar·Co-ProducerKevin De La Noy·Co-ProducerDerek Hoffman·Associate ProducerBrian Read·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Allan Graf·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
50.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
13%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$44M
ROI -45%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Timeline's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#F07B0F
#1C0F5C
Mood
Intense, Mysterious, Action Oriented
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features three individuals, two men and one woman, with their faces partially visible against a red and orange background. Below them, a hand is visi”

sci-fiactionadventure
Key Elements
Glowing DeviceAbstract Grid LinesFiery Streaks
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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