Whimsical Trailer for MOMO AND THE TIME THIEVES Teases a Wild Fantasy Adventure Starring Martin Freeman
If you're in the mood for a fantasy movie that looks a little weird, a little whimsical, and packed with imaginative visuals, the newly released UK trailer for Momo and the Time Thieves is worth checking out.
Signature Entertainment has unveiled a new look at the upcoming film, which adapts Michael Ende's classic novel into a modern fantasy adventure that mixes mysterious creatures, time-stealing villains, and a young heroine trying to save the world around her.
Even though it's a German production, the movie was filmed entirely in English, making it much easier to reach audiences around the world. It premiered at last year's Zurich Film Festival before opening in theaters across much of Europe last fall. There's still no word on when audiences in the United States will get to see it.
The story follows Momo, an orphan girl who discovers that a sinister force is quietly taking over her city. A powerful international corporation has found a way to steal people's time, leaving everyone too distracted to notice what's happening. As the influence of the mysterious Grey Men spreads, even Momo's closest friend, Gino, turns away from her.
Things take a much stranger turn when a mysterious turtle appears and leads Momo to Master Hora, the guardian of time. Together, they set out to confront the time thieves before they drain the world of the one thing nobody can ever get back.
The film stars Martin Freeman, Alexa Goodall, Araloyin Oshunremi, Claes Bang, Laura Haddock, and Kim Bodnia.
The trailer definitely has an offbeat charm to it. Some of the visual effects and fantasy imagery are pretty cool, and the turtle easily steals the show. Honestly, the turtle looks awesome.
I'm still not completely sold on everything else the movie is doing, but there's enough imaginative world-building and interesting visuals here to make me curious about how it all comes together.
Ende's story has always explored the value of time and how easily it slips away, and that idea feels especially relevant today. It'll be interesting to see how this modern adaptation brings those themes to life when more audiences finally get the chance to watch it.