Save Your Time
Save Your Time

Movie spotlight

Save Your Time

2019
Movie
28 min
French

M. James Work is at the origin of the creation of the Time Watch, watch allowing to skip time according to the needs of its users. But one day, this one bugs during 10min, and condemns its users to disappear for an unknown amount of time. One evening of December, Elise, a young woman, finds herself free from bug after one year of disappearance, without knowing how she got out of it.

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Google Users75%
Director: Gao QiusongGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two estranged friends, now middle-aged and dissatisfied with their lives, unexpectedly get a chance to travel back in time to their youthful days. They grapple with the choices they made and the paths not taken, leading to humorous and poignant reflections on life, regret, and friendship. Ultimately, they must decide whether altering the past is worth the potential consequences for their present.

Critical Reception

Save Your Time received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its heartfelt performances and relatable themes of regret and second chances. While some found the humor to be a bit uneven, the film was generally appreciated for its emotional depth and the chemistry between its leads. Audiences connected with its nostalgic elements and its exploration of what-ifs in life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching exploration of friendship and missed opportunities.

  • The performances of the lead actors were a significant highlight.

  • Some found the pacing and comedic elements inconsistent, but the emotional core resonated.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional storyline and the nostalgic journey it offered. Many viewers found the themes of regret and the desire to relive younger days highly relatable, with the actors' performances often cited as a strong point. However, a portion of reviewers felt that the film could have benefited from tighter editing or a more consistent comedic tone.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Gao Qiusong, also wrote and starred in the movie, drawing from personal reflections on aging and past decisions.

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