Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

The Couchpotatoes When I saw Robert Pattinson was the main star of this movie I have to admit I didn't have high expectations. I guess his 'Twilight' years didn't do him any good, at least in my mind, because if I have to be honest the 'Twilight' movies were really not my type of movies. But Robert Pattinson proved me wrong with Good Time. He clearly can act better then I thought he could. Good Time is probably the best movie I saw with him in the leading role. The story is very entertaining as it is a rollercoaster of events. You won't get bored for a second, at least I didn't. Plenty of action with unlikely outcomes, enough twists to keep the story interesting and entertaining to watch. I enjoyed it, and don't care about reviewers that scored this the lowest possible. They clearly didn't watch alot of movies in their lives.

Pjtaylor-96-138044 The protagonist in 'Good Time (2017)' is certainly no hero and his journey to free his brother seems to be as selfish a quest as it is genuine, with his manipulative manner coming out in every ever-escalating scene until his erraticism outweighs his reasoning and he starts to get so sloppy that the mistakes he makes are perhaps more dangerous than the situations he enters in the first place. It is this central character, along with his frenetic and suitably grimy performance, that keeps you engaged, by being surprisingly seedy, even when the narrative doesn't take the turns you'd expect it to - which is ultimately a good thing. Props must also be given to the actor - who is also a co-director - portraying the lead's mentally-handicapped brother, as he does a phenomenal job of embodying a character whom we can wholly empathise with. The piece is never predictable and properly pacy, with a definite sense of style that seeps into every situation and marks the overall story with a tangibly 'loose strand' feel, a kind of vibe that pushes tension and suspense into the most mundane of misguided moments that feel just disconnected enough to be true-to-life. The realist sensibility and superb synthetic soundtrack keep every beat fresh and exciting, though, so that, while they do seem somewhat coincidental, they always come across as wholly necessary and all-encompassing, the only thing occupying both the characters' and audience's mind. This 'in-the-moment' vibe is incredibly energetic and puts you in the head of the stressed and worn-out lead, lessening the impact of the inevitable retroactive realisation that the action seems more like disconnected set-pieces happening almost out of the blue, with little ultimately falling into place, than a proper planned narrative. Still, that's not to imply there wasn't thought put in behind the scenes. It takes a special kind of planning to make things seem spontaneous. In the end, this piece becomes more realistic, and thematically futile (though still hopeful), precisely because it refuses to follow convention and fit into a neat narrative package. Plus, as I mentioned, it is all about being in the head-space of the character, which is why most of the piece is shot using claustrophobic close-ups, and feeling like every little event is the biggest moment of the movie. The situation itself almost acts as the antagonist, throwing curve-balls to stop our protagonist from achieving his goals. Every moment could be his last and danger comes from the most unexpected of places, be that by coincidence or by his mistakes, which makes the flick a thrilling ride from start-to-end in a more domestic kind of way than usual. There are no big explosions, massive gun-fights or country-wide car chases. Yet, every moment is exciting. That's the beauty of it, really. For all its subversion, thematic elements, character depth and clever, realist twists, the most important thing about it is this: it's just a good time. 7/10

namashi_1 'Good Time', Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, breeds in intensity. This crime film is a knockout, that arrests its viewing all through & ends captivatingly. Its one of those rare films, that despite being pitch black in its storytelling, is an experience that's rewarding, as much as its heartbreaking.'Good Time' Synopsis: After a heist goes awry, a bank robber spends a night trying to free his mentally handicapped brother from being sent to Riker's Island prison.'Good Time' is about two brothers trying to mend their ways, one by choice, one by circumstance. Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein's Screenplay wastes no time & goes right at the narrative with a thunderous impact. Watching this disturbing, violent & gripping story unfold, is truly captivating. Despite its bleakness & its boldness, 'Good Time' wins higher on pluses. I was engrossed throughout, despite at times, losing my cool on the intensity level that never seems to stop here. Josh and Benny Safdie's Direction is top-notch. Cinematography captures the frantic atmosphere with grit. Editing is sharp. Art & Costume Design are adequate. Make-Up is very realistically done.Performance-Wise: Robert Pattinson is up for vie top honors. The actor is in excellent form here, playing a difficult character with enviable conviction. A complete departure from his Twilight image, Pattinson shows us his true-self here & succeeds with flying colors! Ben Safdie, who also acts here, is very effective. His performance is the most affecting. Jennifer Jason Leigh is terrific, yet again. Its such a joy to watch the veteran actress portray her part with such naturalness. Barkhad Abdi is in top-form. Others lend remarkable support.On the whole, 'Good Time' is A Great Film with Superlative Performances! Don't Miss It.

Cfoudyrun It is truly a disappointment that "Good Time" hasn't gotten more recognition, as it was my favorite movie of last year. I saw it in theaters last winter and then recently bought it on Blu-ray and re-watched it. It is even better the 2nd time around. "Good Time" is a character-study, a heist film and it is a gritty odyssey across Queens all wrapped into one. And while all these elements are played completely straight, there are incredibly dark comedy moments sprinkled throughout. Somehow, in the midst of all these insane actions taking place, this film still has a heart at the center of it. All the performances were fantastic, and all technical aspects were on point. However it seems as though this Safdie brothers project was completely overlooked. Still no love for small films with no backing by a giant major studio. Maybe if it were directed by Ron Howard and starred Matt Damon, it could've gotten a couple of award nods. But on that same note, the movie would've had no heart, no soul and no vision behind it. If for some strange reason the directors were to read this review, I would just ask one thing: PLEASE DO NOT SELL OUT! Hollywood has a habit of taking independent film makers and then have them direct blockbusters (with highly variying success). Would I blame you if you did? No, I can't say that I would. But you two are among the best in filmmaking right now, and I cannot wait to see what project you have cooking next (sans superheroes, Star Wars or dinosaurs preferred).