Non Toccate Il Passato 1997 <Safe – 2024>

is a high-concept sci-fi thriller directed by Louis Morneau that has gained a cult following for its gritty, "Groundhog Day-meets-action" premise. Plot & Concept

Critics and audiences generally praise the film as a "pleasant surprise" despite its low-budget origins and generic title.

: Most viewers consider it a hidden gem of the 90s, rating it around 3/5 to 4/5 stars for its originality and nonstop action. Non toccate il passato 1997

The story follows Karen (Kylie Travis), a police psychologist who hitches a ride with a volatile stranger named Frank (James Belushi) and his wife. After a domestic dispute turns lethal, Karen escapes and stumbles upon a secret government laboratory where a scientist has developed a way to travel back in time by short increments—about 20 minutes. She repeatedly uses the machine to prevent the tragedy, but each attempt creates a "butterfly effect" that makes the situation progressively more violent and chaotic.

: The film is often compared to a mix of Groundhog Day and Déjà Vu , lauded for its clever use of a small-scale time travel loop to escalate tension. is a high-concept sci-fi thriller directed by Louis

: Reviewers on Letterboxd describe it as a fast-paced "neo-noir" with a "Texas aesthetic".

: James Belushi is frequently highlighted for his uncharacteristic and effective turn as a menacing, "bad-to-the-bone" villain. Kylie Travis is also noted as a strong, capable female lead. The story follows Karen (Kylie Travis), a police

You can check more detailed user opinions on IMDb or read professional critiques on MYmovies.it for an Italian perspective. Retroactive (1997)