Monday 19 December 2011

Make Time for "In Time"


Time is money. Money is power. Thus, time is money.

It is such a simple concept yet it is a powerful one. The idea of using time, whether it is minutes or centuries, as a currency is amazing. I cannot imagine living a life like that where I am losing five minutes of my life just to buy a cup of coffee.

This concept also allows for a very young and good looking cast. Justin Timberlake, Amanada Seyfield, Olivia Wilde and Alex Pettyfer to name a few.

The storyline greatly reminds me of Robin Hood. Both Will Salas and Robin stole from the rich to give to the poor and thus were wanted by the authorities. Both of their fathers were murdered for their beliefs. Though, Robin Hood had his band of merry men to back him up while Will had Sylvia Weis to help him. Personally, I think Will got the better deal out of it. Not only does Sylvia have personal knowledge about the banks but she is very hot.

The storyline itself is nothing super original but the idea behind it is interesting enough. Like some of the great heroes, Will's turning point comes when his mother (played by the beautiful Olivia Wilde) died, flying into his arms. He chooses to fight the system that denied him his mother and along the way, finds and convinces the girl to abandon her world for him. Together those two change the world for all others. Quite cliche but well executed nonetheless.

This movie is honestly a breathe of fresh air compared to the movies that are coming through the cinema. It is (as far as I am aware) not based from a novel nor is it based off of a game or comic. It's an original concept.

This is a good movie to see, especially if on a date. There is romance that she will appreciate and action that he will enjoy.

Rating: 3.5/5

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