'In Time' (2011) wasted my time

    Recently, I had to watch 'In Time,' a 2011 science fiction film for school. The movie shows a dystopian society where genetic modification programs people to grow until they are 25. After that, they only live for another year unless they get or earn more time, which is the currency fee. In this review, we will go through some general aspects of the film because of which I did not enjoy it.

    Firstly, flat characters. Despite being not very good with character development myself, I felt as if Will, our protagonist, has no actual motivation, reason or goal for what he does. He stays at the club to see some random gangsters fight for money (well, time). Then, he saves a rich guy without even considering the option of stealing his time, whereas most people in the area would have done that, based on what the film establishes. Why does he not do that? He certainly is kind to those who do not have much time as himself, but what about the rest? Is he the only kind person left in his time zone?

    Oh, and do not get me started on the female lead -- I still cannot decide whether she is in favour or against this system, and, of course, she has even fewer reasons to behave or think the way she does, as contradictory as that is most of the time. Besides, I feel she is just there to be a partner for Will; furthermore, the camera emphasizes her pretty face and nice body too much for my taste. I have nothing against some romance, but I do not enjoy it when both characters are flat and one of the two is sexualized for the sake of sexiness.

    Lastly, both the premise and the system itself feel a little bit failing to me. The movie is named 'In Time,' but it is actually about money (in the shape of time here) and inequality; plus, contradictorily, there is no deadline for the conflict. These choices weaken the premise to me. Nevertheless, two things I do appreciate about this movie are pacing and editing -- I have seen enough bad shows and films to assure you these were fine. 

    All in all, I have presented why I feel like 'In Time' has a weak premise, flat characters and an incomplete system, hence why I did not enjoy it that much, and why I felt it wasted my time, which, sadly (or fortunately?) I cannot trade.

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