"In Time"

A science fiction film came out several years, which really broke the mould. A thought provoking screenplay, stunning visuals, a fantastic cast. The film was "Gattaca" and it was written and directed by Andrew Niccol.

Niccol returns to the sci-fi genre with this latest offering.
America in the future, a future where we do not age past 25 years, but we also only are allowed to live for one more year. We can however earn more time, win more time, gamble, steal etc. We also have to pay for anything we want with time. For example a nice meal out may cost you one day. And once all your time has elapsed, game over.
The concept is a fascinating one, and is the biggest plus for the film, it is a shame that everything surrounding this concept is not as well thought out.
Will Salas is 25 and on his one year before timing out. He then meets someone, and an act of great generosity sees Will given a time span of a Century. And this makes him a vulnerable target to anyone seeking to steal this time from him. He is also the subject of curiosity with the Police, or in this case they are known as 'Time Keepers', as they want to know how he acquired this time.
Will also discovers that there are those mega rich who buy and sell time for massive profit, and they can literally never die. Seeing this as immoral, he wants to redress the balance.

As said, the idea is great, at times poorly executed, the poor little rich girl who tags along with Will is all so tiresome. One thing is for certain, the very beautiful of Hollywood were hired for this film, well with one possible exception. As with "Gattaca", this film is great to look at, and has a stunning score. Justin Timberlake seems to again do no wrong, and gives a nice performance as Will Salas. There is one stand out moment, involving his character's mother. Alas Amanda Seyfried does not fare as well, as is purely window dressing, nice to look at but nothing else.

Not as good as "Gattaca" but good all the same.......6 out of 10