In Time

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First time viewed: Yes
Current Release: Yes
Watched With: Belinda

I've always like Andrew Niccol's big concept films, especially Gattaca. It's that subtle kind of sci-fi that works as a thinly veiled allegory and what with the occupy wall street protests going on this film's timing couldn't be better.

First and foremost, this works as an entertaining film, which many of these films don't. It's not hugely spectacular but it does the trick. What is has going for it is the built in (literally) ticking clock, the constant race against time. The other delightful conceit they can get away with that's inherent with the concept is being able to legitimately populate their film with a bunch of young beautiful people. Genius.

The cast all do their job well and it's slickly shot by the brilliant Roger Deakins. The script, characters and pace all worked for me. It's a futuristic twist on the Robin Hood legend and for those that want, it will leave them with plenty to debate over the current economic climate. Most enjoyable.