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Like Salt
While boxing and jazz rely on improvisation, they both have a deep sense of resilience. Hala, an Arab American female boxer in New York City, and Kendrick, an African American jazz musician, improvise their way through a passive-aggressive America. She's Miles Davis in boxing gloves and he's Muhammad Ali refusing to live a lie.
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Plot Summary
A desperate bank robber pulls his estranged, developmentally disabled brother into a shadowy underworld of crime in an attempt to fund his bail. As they navigate the dangerous criminal landscape, their bond is tested by greed, addiction, and the law.
Critical Reception
Good Time received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its tense atmosphere, Pattinson's performance, and the Safdie brothers' directorial style. It was lauded as a masterclass in neo-noir thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Intensely thrilling and relentlessly paced.
Robert Pattinson delivers a career-defining performance.
A grimy, authentic, and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's gritty realism, high-octane suspense, and the compelling performances, especially from Robert Pattinson. Many appreciated the raw, unfiltered portrayal of the characters and their desperate circumstances.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Robert Pattinson won Best Actor at the 2017 Gotham Independent Film Awards.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, fluorescent-tinged cinematography was inspired by the look of gritty 1970s New York crime films.
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