Take Your Time
Take Your Time

Movie spotlight

Take Your Time

Movie
14 min
English

Jay has one hour to find his missing wallet before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users85%
Director: Sarah SmithGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A burnt-out architect, Amelia, impulsively decides to travel across the country to reconnect with her estranged father, encountering unexpected detours and people along the way. Along her journey, she begins to question her career path and re-evaluate her priorities. Through these experiences, Amelia discovers a new perspective on life and the importance of slowing down.

Critical Reception

Take Your Time was met with a mixed reception from critics, who praised its emotional core and lead performance but found its pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences, however, generally responded positively to its heartwarming narrative and themes of self-discovery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt portrayal of familial reconciliation.

  • Commended for Anna Bell's nuanced and empathetic performance.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable narrative arc.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's emotional depth and relatable themes of personal growth and healing. Many found the journey aspect engaging and the resolution satisfying, though a few noted the story felt a bit formulaic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Sarah Smith, was inspired to write the script after a cross-country road trip she took following a personal crisis.

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