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57 Seconds
2023 99 min Czech Republic, United States of America R 18+
★5.3
Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Director: Rusty Cundieff
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Description
When a tech blogger lands an interview with a tech guru and stops an attack on him, he finds a mysterious ring that takes him back 57 seconds into the past.
Starring
Josh Hutcherson
Actor
Morgan Freeman
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Greg Germann
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Key opinion
57 Seconds is widely regarded as a generic and underdeveloped science fiction thriller that fails to capitalize on its high-concept premise. While a small minority finds it an enjoyable, briskly paced experience, the consensus is that the film suffers from weak writing, flat characterizations, and a lack of narrative originality.
| Originality | The sci-fi premise regarding the 57-second time-rewind device remains underdeveloped and fails to offer meaningful innovation or depth. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by weak plot logic, stale heist tropes, and a transition into an unconvincing, haphazard finale. | |
| Acting | The lead performances, particularly by Josh Hutcherson, are frequently described as flat, unenthusiastic, or lacking necessary chemistry. | |
| Screenplay | The romantic subplot feels forced and inorganic, failing to establish a believable connection between the central characters. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing are divided: some appreciate the tight 90-minute runtime as a breezy, functional experience, while others find the film drags due to recycled tropes and lack of intrigue. |