Nick of Time
Nick of Time

Nick of Time

1995Movie89 minEnglish

An ordinary man is suddenly forced into a plot to kill a politician in exchange for his kidnapped daughter's freedom.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users55%
Director: John BadhamGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mystery writer is mistakenly identified as a killer by the LAPD and must race against time to clear his name. He has only 90 minutes to prove his innocence before he is arrested and the real killer escapes.

Critical Reception

Nick of Time received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office bomb. It was criticized for its convoluted plot, weak character development, and uninspired direction. Despite a strong cast, the film failed to deliver a compelling thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise of a race against time is engaging, but the execution falls flat.
  • Johnny Depp gives a decent performance, but it's not enough to save the weak script.
  • The movie suffers from an overly complicated plot and a lack of genuine suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some appreciating the film's attempt at a fast-paced thriller and Depp's performance, while others found the plot to be nonsensical and the overall experience disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a live, real-time broadcast, but this concept was abandoned due to logistical and financial challenges.

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