Yes, I agree, the Richard Donner directed film TIMELINE back in 2003 wasn’t very good in comparison to the book by Michael Crichton. In fact it wasn’t a very good film at all. However, what we saw in the theater and have on DVD is a very different cut than what it was originally. The original cut of the film apparently had more scenes in it and a completely different (and much more beautiful) orchestral score by the late Jerry Goldsmith (the last film he composed AND conducted). I wonder how much better the original cut was before it got manhandled by the studio to appeal to a “broader audience”? I’m sure the film would still not be great, but I am genuinely curious as to how much better it could have been.

Anyone ever seen or heard of this alternate version being passed around? Could it still be in existence?

Here is the imdb page for the movie: