It's surprisingly disappointing, though the show makes it easy to move on to the next episode. The central concept isn’t terrible; I enjoy time travel stories and this one offers a unique perspective compared to others in the genre. The performances are uneven, ranging from acceptable to quite poor. A cloying, stereotypical American emphasis on family values detracts significantly, even more so than what was present …

While the performances weren't strong, the narrative itself proved to be quite impressive. The visual elements didn’t entirely succeed, nor did the acting, however, I found myself enjoying the plot considerably. A compelling storyline can really make a difference.

It’s rare to find something that manages to fail in so many ways. The performances are dreadful, the special effects look cheap even by standards from the early nineties, and the dialogue is cringeworthy enough to embarrass hosts of Mystery Theatre 3000. The writing is poor, the story moves at a frustrating pace, and the sets are just plain bad—it delivers on every negative front. I’ve seen some discussion about h…