: The system is designed so that for a few to be immortal, many must die, mirroring real-world class struggles and "Occupy Wall Street" sentiments.
Suddenly wealthy but falsely accused of murder by the relentless —a elite police force led by Raymond Leon (Cillian Murphy)—Will flees to the affluent "New Greenwich" zone. There, he takes Sylvia Weis (Amanda Seyfried), the daughter of a powerful time magnate, hostage. The two eventually team up as a modern-day Robin Hood duo, robbing "time banks" to redistribute life to the poor and dismantle the corrupt system. Themes and Social Commentary : The system is designed so that for
The film serves as a blunt allegory for modern economic inequality: The two eventually team up as a modern-day
In Time (2011) is a high-concept sci-fi action film that literalizes the phrase "time is money". Directed by Andrew Niccol, the visionary behind Gattaca , the film presents a dystopian future where humans are genetically engineered to stop aging at 25. Upon reaching this age, a digital clock on their forearm activates with exactly one year remaining. To live longer, individuals must work, steal, or inherit more time—using their very life expectancy as the world's primary currency. Upon reaching this age, a digital clock on
: Portrayed using the sleek, modern architecture of Century City , as well as luxury estates in Bel Air and Malibu .
: The "Pasadena Water and Power" building on East State Street served as the factory where Will earns his daily minutes. Cast and Credits Director : Andrew Niccol Will Salas : Justin Timberlake Sylvia Weis : Amanda Seyfried Raymond Leon (Timekeeper) : Cillian Murphy Philippe Weis : Vincent Kartheiser Rachel Salas : Olivia Wilde In Time (2011)
Though set in a fictional future, In Time was filmed across notable Los Angeles locales :