For Your Anticipation: Does it Show?

I have to say my interest in "In Time" has been somewhat deflated since the trailer came out. The film at first seemed like a really interesting sci-fi concept, which feels certainly at home at a time when the many people's economic situations seem all too similar. However, I get a bad feeling that this is gonna be more than a tad too overt. I don't think I ever had any illusions about that, but I certainly had hopes. I guess you've gotta adjust your expectations reasonably these days. This might go really south, very quickly. I hope not, but that's a possibility.

"In Time" Comic-Con Trailer

I often have a bit of trouble buying into science fiction films about Dystopian futures, such as Surrogates and its ilk, because they are too often about that sci-fi hook. They very rarely go into character, and as such are usually quite lacking. In Time, a film from Gattaca director Andrew Niccol, currently looks to be that sort of film, but it has the makings of something more, and the premise is very intriguing. The future depicted here is as massively alluring as it is dangerous, and that's kind of an exciting possibility. Provided the film doesn't get stuck in a narrative rut with a stereotypical happy ending, I might really like this film.

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