Imagine a world where time was currency. People stopped physically aging after their twenty-fifth birthday and you had to work to extend your life. For Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried, this imaginative world is reality, and both are running short on minutes.
With an intriguing premise and a hot young cast, Andrew Niccol's In Time had the elements to be something hip, fresh and cool. Sadly, thanks to a strong resemblance to Bonnie and Clyde, the film fails to bring about much originality. As a result, it becomes another in a long line of films that bears strong ideas, but fails miserably in their execution.
While Justin Timberlake constantly fights off the fact that he wants to be a serious actor, his role here is one of the best things in the film. His chemistry with co-star Amanda Seyfried is a bit forced at times; however, when the film needs it most, both deliver to a level that will satisfy the fans.
The story itself goes on a bit long as it attempts to play up every possible angle of the futuristic world. Moments are smart, others are bland as the feature never fully discovers its equilibrium.
That being said, In Time isn't meant to win any awards. For fans who are looking for a simplistic, action packed adventure with a sci-fi twist, you will be pleased with the outcome. It's nothing special, but in this world, it isn't a complete waste of time.
