Surprisingly (shockingly) good . . .

Rating: 9/10 (11 January 2012)

I should have learned that when it comes to thoughtful, original, creative "speculative fiction" films, that many of the brain dead reviewers would dismiss IN TIME.
BIG mistake. Epic fail.
IN TIME is one of the best concepts of any movie I've ever seen, and I have a chunk of decades behind me. If it were not for the relatively bland handling of the love story elements, I would give this film a 10. The dystopian "feel" of IN TIME is similar to that of GATTACA, also an Andrew Niccol film.
That IN TIME is an effective metaphor on the current world state of capitalism and class structure, and other deeper issues should not preclude going for the sheer action/drama thrills of popcorn moviedom.
Open your mind, get a large popcorn and enjoy IN TIME. Your brain and heart will appreciate it.