Film Review - In Time

An interesting "high concept" film that raises far more interesting ideas than it cares to address. I don't remember ever being anything other than entertained, but it did feel a little bit of a wasted opportunity. Visually, it's impressive, boasting a nicely old-fashioned style (despite its futuristic effects and gadgets), and falls somewhere between The 39 Steps and Les Misérables (Cillian Murphy's character in particular is soooo Javert). Justin Timberlake is proving to be a sturdy leading man, like an early Will Smith. He's nailing action, comedy, emotion and romance... Unfortunately the film lets HIM down by resorting to clichés- in particular, the infuriating "let's turn the hero into a murderer" route. Overall, it's a decent trip to the cinema, but it is unlikely to be remembered.