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Good Time

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
120K
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Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie in Good Time (2017)
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine Nikas embarks on an odyssey through the city's underworld in an increasingly desperate attempt to get his brother out of jail. Over the course of one adrenalized night, Constantine finds himself on a mad descent into violence and mayhem as he races against the clock to save his brother and himself, knowing their lives hang in the balance.
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After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
120K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,128
262
  • Directors
    • Benny Safdie
    • Josh Safdie
  • Writers
    • Ronald Bronstein
    • Josh Safdie
  • Stars
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Benny Safdie
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
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  • Directors
    • Benny Safdie
    • Josh Safdie
  • Writers
    • Ronald Bronstein
    • Josh Safdie
  • Stars
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Benny Safdie
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 390User reviews
    • 293Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 49 nominations

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    'Uncut Gems' Trailer With Commentary
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    Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
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    Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
    Robert Pattinson Tricks You Into Rooting for His Character in 'Good Time'
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    Robert Pattinson Tricks You Into Rooting for His Character in 'Good Time'

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    Josh Safdie, Robert Pattinson, and Sebastian Bear-McClard at an event for Good Time (2017)
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    Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, Sebastian Bear-McClard, and Oscar Boyson at an event for Good Time (2017)
    Josh Safdie at an event for Good Time (2017)
    Josh Safdie and Robert Pattinson at an event for Good Time (2017)
    Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie at an event for Good Time (2017)
    Jennifer Jason Leigh, Robert Pattinson, and Taliah Webster in Good Time (2017)
    Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie in Good Time (2017)
    Robert Pattinson in Good Time (2017)
    Robert Pattinson in Good Time (2017)
    Robert Pattinson in Good Time (2017)
    Robert Pattinson in Good Time (2017)

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    Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    • Connie Nikasas Connie Nikas
    Benny Safdie
    Benny Safdie
    • Nick Nikasas Nick Nikas
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Corey Ellmanas Corey Ellman
    Buddy Duress
    Buddy Duress
    • Rayas Ray
    Taliah Webster
    Taliah Webster
    • Crystalas Crystal
    • (as Taliah Lennice Webster)
    Barkhad Abdi
    Barkhad Abdi
    • Dash the Park Security Guardas Dash the Park Security Guard
    Necro
    Necro
    • Caliphas Caliph
    Peter Verby
    • Peter the Psychiatristas Peter the Psychiatrist
    Saida Mansoor
    • Agapia Nikasas Agapia Nikas
    Gladys Mathon
    • Annieas Annie
    Rose Gregorio
    • Loren Ellmanas Loren Ellman
    Eric Paykert
    Eric Paykert
    • Eric the Bail Bondsmanas Eric the Bail Bondsman
    Astrid Corrales
    • Bail Bondsman's Assistantas Bail Bondsman's Assistant
    Rachel Black
    • Rachel the Public Defenderas Rachel the Public Defender
    Hirakish Ranasaki
    • Trevoras Trevor
    Maynard Nicholl
    • Donnieas Donnie
    Ben Edelman
    Ben Edelman
    • Acid Buying Complaineras Acid Buying Complainer
    Laurence Blum
    Laurence Blum
    • Nassau County Police Officer Aas Nassau County Police Officer A
    • Directors
      • Benny Safdie
      • Josh Safdie
    • Writers
      • Ronald Bronstein
      • Josh Safdie
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The Safdies hired real cops for the mall chase scene. The crew filmed during regular business hours while the mall was open to the public, so reactions in the final cut are genuine, from real customers. Some mall customers even tried to stop the cops from chasing the actors.
    • Goofs
      When Connie drives past the Elmhurst Hospital to drop off Ray, he is actually driving past the Saint Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers, New York.
    • Quotes

      Connie Nikas: I think something very important is happening and it's deeply connected to my purpose.

    • Crazy credits
      Excepting the production companies and title, the opening credits begin 17 minutes into the movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Good Time (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Tu Con El
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      Written by Eduardo Franco Da Silva

      Performed by Frankie Ruiz

    User reviews390

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Frantic and Fantastic
    If I could ever experience what it's like to be a neon light inside a crowded nightclub, I imagine it would feel a lot like watching Good Time.

    This movie exudes intensity, electricity, and neonicity (not a real word, just roll with it). The opening scene provides the movie's blandest color scheme, but it's serious and compelling and important, so pay attention.

    From there, the movie leaps fearlessly into a techno blasting, adrenaline surging, rush of mayhem and terrible decision making. Two brothers rob a bank, run from the police, and one ends up in the hospital. Then it gets worse.

    Constantine (played by Robert Pattinson, in a career-making performance) lives a life of dysfunction. He struggles to maintain healthy relationships with family or friends or anyone. The one thing in his life that he's sure of is that he wants to take care of his brother, who has intellectual disabilities. He spends a majority of the film frantically (frantic accurately describes the mood for most of Good Time) attempting to save his brother from the trouble that he put him in. The problem is that Constantine can't even properly take care of himself, so helping his brother is far beyond his abilities.

    Try as he may, every attempt to help backfires. Despite Constantine's good intentions, he is a powerfully negative influence in his brother's life. He sees himself as his brother's savior, but that's very far from the truth.

    It's tempting to sympathize with Constantine. He has real moments of decency. But just when you may think this isn't such a bad guy, he showcases another instance of unsavory behavior. That seems to be the story of his life—fleeting moments of hope, followed by swift slaps of grim reality that are mostly brought on by his own doing.

    In the end, his brother, Nick, becomes the more likable character. We want what is best for Nick, just like Constantine does. Because of this shared goal, I want Constantine to succeed. I have never rooted harder for a character that I didn't really want to root for. That's all because of Nick.

    Since this is sounding deeply dramatic, let me reiterate, this isn't a plodding sob story. The frantic pace, ludicrously rousing music and color scheme will make your eyes bug out and your hair stand up. Actually, you may literally stand up at certain moments because of the intensity.

    See Good Time if you're up for an intense crime thriller. Just don't forget to think while watching. There's more to this movie than neon and techno.
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    • Sep 19, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Good Time: Viviendo al límite
    • Filming locations
      • Adventureland Amusement Park, Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Elara Pictures
      • Rhea Films (II)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,026,499
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $125,101
      • Aug 13, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,283,369
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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