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The Clock Is Ticking For Johnny Depp In Nick Of Time, A Twist-Filled, Race-Against-Time Thriller Directed By John Badham (Drop Zone, Saturday Night Fever). And Indeed It Is A Race, Filmed In "Real Time" So That Onscreen Events Unfold Minute By Nail-Biting Minute As They Would In Real Life. No Sooner Does Accountant Gene Watson (Depp) Arrive At L.A.'S Union Station With His Six-Year-Old Daughter Than He'S Plunged Into A Nightmare. Two Shadowy Strangers (Christopher Walken, Roma Maffia) Separate Watson From His Little Girl, Slap A Gun Into His Hand And Present A Devil'S Bargain: Kill A Top Government Official Before She Leaves A Nearby Political Rally... Or Never Again See His Beloved Child.
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By falcon
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Format:DVD
this is a very thrilling and suspenseful movie.the movie take place in
"real time" meaning that the same amount of time that goes by for the
audience,also goes by for the characters. for action and excitement and
nail biting suspense,this is the movie.great acting all around
including Johhny Depp in the lead role, as well s Christoper Walken and
Roma Maffia,to name a few.i was on the edge of my seat for this
potboiler,right down to the last minute.the tension was almost
unbearable at times.this is one well written suspense thriller which
ranks right up there,at least in my mind.but don't take my word for
it.run out and rent it.i'll think you'll really enjoy it.for me "Nick
of Time" is a solid 4/5
"real time" meaning that the same amount of time that goes by for the
audience,also goes by for the characters. for action and excitement and
nail biting suspense,this is the movie.great acting all around
including Johhny Depp in the lead role, as well s Christoper Walken and
Roma Maffia,to name a few.i was on the edge of my seat for this
potboiler,right down to the last minute.the tension was almost
unbearable at times.this is one well written suspense thriller which
ranks right up there,at least in my mind.but don't take my word for
it.run out and rent it.i'll think you'll really enjoy it.for me "Nick
of Time" is a solid 4/5
Format:DVD
... yes this is in HIS tradition(working against the clock - bizarre mix-ups... - yup - working within a strict disciplin)...
Johnny Depp is in his first REAL mainstream role; but fortunately - it is a good 1... And an interesting 1. If u r one of those who must have fires, explosions, Vin Disel; stay away... As for the rest of us... Let`s sit down and enjoy a good suspenser:-))))
Johnny Depp is in his first REAL mainstream role; but fortunately - it is a good 1... And an interesting 1. If u r one of those who must have fires, explosions, Vin Disel; stay away... As for the rest of us... Let`s sit down and enjoy a good suspenser:-))))
Format:DVD
Johnny Depp is clearly one of the most eclectic personalities the film industry has seen. He choses unusual roles and brings a unique presence to each character. Having said that, i am sad to say i don't recommend this specific film. I think most of us like to believe we are smarter than the 'bad guys'... and even though Depp always takes a contrarian approach to society and characters, i nevertheless felt my need to identify with the victim and overcome the villain was not being sufficiently fed. Who knows, maybe that's what Depp was striving for, the uncertainty and uncomfortableness of being in such quagmire of absurdities as to leave us (me) feeling angry at the good character, for being so dense. Christopher Walken turned in an average performance as one of the villains (If he really wants to expand his range he should try playing a vulnerable good guy). Perhaps that's what's really missing in this film- proper casting. Walken should have been cast as the hero and Depp as the villain. This 'Real Time' (Pre-'24') Drama really didn't work for me, but it appears to have set the standard for other 'real time' shows. What makes this film better than '24' is that it's shorter, and you actually DO root for the characters daughter to get rescued.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Unconvincing!!
This movie does not work for me. It has no merits. As for the "In real time bit," I missed the tension of it -- maybe I should have synchronized my watch! Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by Nunu2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great performances in tidy suspense filled film...
Great performances all the way through this suspenseful nail biter, especially by Depp, Mason & Maffey. Read more
Published on April 3 2004 by Nelson Aspen
4.0 out of 5 stars
"REAL-TIME THRILLER"? NOT SURE. BUT RIVETING!
Neat idea, executed almost to perfection. Played along "real time" to involve the viewer directly into the tension of a stiff deadline. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by Shashank Tripathi
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLOCK WATCHING
NICK OF TIME is a very absorbing and well made movie. Director John Badham orchestrates a tight, nerve-racking thriller, using "real time" to accentuate the hero's... Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by Michael Butts
2.0 out of 5 stars
The performances salvage a messy plot...
Already with heavy-arsenal names such as Depp and Walken "Nick of Time" still doesn't manage the must-see league of its genre. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2004 by Takis Tz.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Karen's review of Nick Of Time
In this movie, Christopher Walkin's character kidnaps Johnny Depp's character's daughter and threatens to kill her if he does not kill the governor. Does this plot sound familiar? Read more
Published on Jan 26 2004 by Karen James
3.0 out of 5 stars
love at first site
depp : definetly a different character for him. he was good but the plot was just missing something. suspenseful but as I said the plot missed something. good cast, good story.
Published on Dec 26 2003 by Dance Dance Dance
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible!
This movie was very disappointing. Not only is the plot cliched, the characters irritating, and the gimmicks incredibly annoying and unoriginal (clocks everywhere, Christopher... Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by Nina Stargirl
3.0 out of 5 stars
Generic thriller.
Nick of Time (John Badham, 1995)
John Badham is yet another of those directors you alternately want to embrace and pummel. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2003 by Robert P. Beveridge
4.0 out of 5 stars
another Depp classic
Depp really knows how to pick his movies. his career is astounding and hes one of my favorite actors. Read more
Published on Oct 21 2003 by Michael Bolts
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