A man travels throughout time ( seemingly random )- based on the book by Kurt Vonnegut. This film was directed by George Roy Hill- one of my favorite classic Hollywood directors- though underrated for some reason- although he's made many fine films- including: The World According to Garp, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Slapshot and The Sting.

this movie is a total waste of time---think I saw it 10 yrs ago...

This, and Full Metal Jacket are the best war movies ever made IMHO.

This does well to exemplify the strength a movie adaptation of classic literature can have. This is a wonderful gem of a film that does not reveal too much too quickly, but rather allows the viewer to engage in the story themselves to understand the outrageous and non-linear progression. There were some understandable departures from the book for the sake of what is practical for a film narrative, but still stayed within the same spirit of the novel. Overall, I would recommend this film to any science fiction fans, students of medicine, or aspiring writers!

An excellent rendition of Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel. Most enjoyable!

Valerie Perrine's naked breasts are perfect. The rest of this nutty movie was good too.

this is the worst piece of crap ever put on a DVD. wish I would rate it a minus 44 instead of 1/2 star.

Agree completely with those who praise this movie: A wonderful adaptation. Glenn Gould's soundtrack contribution deserves special recognition. Since there was some discussion of Vonnegut's intentions such as come through in the movie, may I add my opinion that Billy's time-jumping and Tramfalmadorian experiences seem to be delusional?. . .although MV never explicitly says so. Examine the case of a weak-minded individual who suffers from several traumas and is subsequently kidnapped by aliens to be the consort of sex symbol Montana Wildhack--am I overinterpreting? (I must disagree with those who say that S-5 is necessarily MV's masterpiece, noting that 'Cat's Cradle' is often considered such.)

I wonder if comments regarding the "jumping around" are from persons who have not read the original book. That's how Vonnegut wrote it. Go read the book. Then rewatch the movie. You might understand this is exactly how Vonnegut meant this amazing piece to be absorbed. The whole premise is that Billy Pilgrim became "unstuck in time." This cannot be stated any more simply than that. The movie does an excellent job of depicting how a man "unstuck in time" lives his life.

In my tightly held personal opinion, Kurt Vonnegut Jr did not care at all if his books were to be translated into movies. He wrote for readers, not watchers.