“In Time” is a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi thriller similar to movies such as “Source Code” or “Limitless.” The setting for the movie takes place in a dystopian society sometime in the future.
In this world, humans have been scientifically engineered to stop aging at age 25. However, they only have one year to live after they reach this age. Unless they can get more by working or by stealing from others, they will die when the green digits on their arm run out. Time is the new currency; people can use it to buy items such as food or pay the rent. Things like a coffee cup could cost as little as four minutes, while a ride on the bus could cost as much as two hours.
The rich are practically immortal. They live in mansions with centuries left on their watches, eating gourmet food and gambling their time away. The only thing that could kill them would be an accidental death. Because of this, they hide in their houses, not taking any risks or chances.
The poor, on the other hand, scramble from home to work just to earn enough time to make it through the next day. It’s survival of the fittest, with the weakest running out of time and dying in the streets.
Justin Timberlake plays the lead role as Will Salas, an average guy who lives in one of the poorest “Time Zones.” A stroke of luck earns Will enough time to change time zones, but he is targeted by the timekeepers, a group of men that are assigned to “keep the clock running.” Led by their obsessed leader, (Cillian Murphy) they will stop at nothing to capture Will and bring him to justice.
Will goes on the run with a rich man’s rebellious daughter, (Amanda Seyfried) and avoids the “Minutemen,” a gang of criminals that steal time from their victims. (Led by Alex Pettfer)
Overall, “In Time” is a good movie that could appeal to both sexes. There is enough action to keep any guy happy, but there is also enough romance to interest girls. Justin Timberlake does a good job as the leading role, but he isn’t outstanding. He pulls off a good performance, but this isn’t one of his best roles. Amanda Seyfried does a great job of playing the bored, rich girl, but she also lacks in a couple areas.