Out of Time
Out of Time

Out of Time

2003Movie105 minEnglish

Matt Lee Whitlock, respected chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida, must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Matt Lee has to stay a few steps ahead of his own police force and everyone he's trusted in order to find out the truth.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users72%
Director: Carl FranklinGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Matthias 'Matt' Lee Whitlock, the police chief of a small Florida town, leads a seemingly idyllic life. However, his world begins to unravel when he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. He attempts to cover up an affair with a married woman, Ann Merai, and in doing so, finds himself framed for murder. Matt must race against time to clear his name while navigating a web of deceit and betrayal.

Critical Reception

Out of Time received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its suspenseful plot, strong performances, particularly from Denzel Washington, and stylish direction, others found the plot twists to be predictable or overly convoluted. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and Washington's star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut pacing and Denzel Washington's compelling performance.
  • Criticized by some for predictable plot twists and a somewhat convoluted narrative.
  • Generally seen as a serviceable thriller that benefits from its strong cast.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and Denzel Washington's role as the conflicted police chief. Many found it to be an entertaining thriller with a decent plot, though some noted that the twists could be seen coming.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Miami, Florida, and the fictional town of Bayside was created to represent a typical small town on the coast.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
John Chard

John Chard

Would you have given it to me if I slept with you? Out of Time is directed by Carl Franklin and written by David Collard. It stars Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Sanaa Lathan, Dean Cain and John Billingsley. Music is by Graeme Revell and...