Good Time
Good Time

TV Show spotlight

Good Time

2016
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Mandarin

Two successful professionals in a complicated relationship have no use for marriage. But through times thick and thin, their attitudes change.

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users84%
Director: Benny Safdie, Josh SafdieGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A bank robber's botched heist leaves his mentally disabled brother in jail, and he must navigate the dangerous underworld of New York City to get him out. As the night unfolds, he encounters a series of increasingly desperate and bizarre characters in a race against time and the police. The film follows his frantic journey through the city's grimy streets and forgotten corners.

Critical Reception

Good Time was widely acclaimed by critics, praised for its intense atmosphere, gritty realism, and Robert Pattinson's electric performance. The film's kinetic energy and relentless pace were also frequently highlighted, establishing it as a standout in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Robert Pattinson delivers a career-best performance as a desperate criminal.

  • The Safdie brothers craft a relentlessly tense and immersive cinematic experience.

  • Visually stunning and thematically rich, capturing the raw energy of NYC's underbelly.

Google audience: Audiences lauded Robert Pattinson's intense performance and the film's gripping, realistic portrayal of a chaotic night. Many viewers found the fast-paced narrative and gritty atmosphere highly engaging, though some noted its chaotic nature could be overwhelming.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Received numerous awards and nominations from independent film critics circles.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive, neon-drenched visual style was heavily influenced by 1970s and 1980s crime films, with director Josh Safdie citing 'The French Connection' and 'Taxi Driver' as key inspirations.

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