Month: September 2017

“Good Time” was one of the most intense WTF movie experiences I have ever had because every 5 minutes I’m thinking “why the fuck would someone do that!” This film is about the aftermath of a botched robbery masterminded by Connie Nikas, played with increasing recklessness by Robert Pattinson of Twighlight fame. He is constantly lying on the run from the police in a quest to rescue his mentally challenged brother, although the brother would be better off without Connie’s assistance.

Most of the movie takes place in the space of a single neon lit night. One awful decision leads to another until Connie’s flight comes to an abrupt end, but not before damaging other lives during his manic journey. The extreme wide angle closeup film making puts you uncomfortably close to the action. It makes you feel like you were suddenly dropped into chaos, slowly figuring out the situation as the film proceeds. The intensity is relieved by the awkward humor of seeing people blunder their way through strange situations.

The often cringe inducing behavior should not discourage you from seeing this movie, now in limited release. A smooth drink afterwards certainly wouldn’t hurt.