It is a science fiction film in form, but a socially critical film in essence.
In the world described in the film, people only have a natural life span of 25 years. After 25 years of age, one must earn time, otherwise he will die. In the slums, people work desperately and can only earn one day of life. The way of life of the poor is to raise their arms without listening to see how much time they have.
The story about time is a metaphor, metaphors many things. The control of the time people depend on for a living allows people to see the concepts hidden behind the story, such as class, exploitation, ruler, and vested interest groups.
In the film, some people are struggling in slums, and some people seem to be in noble areas. Some people die tragically on the street without a second left; while in affluent areas, a car is worth 30 years. There is a huge gap between them, and they don't communicate with each other, just like two worlds.
The explanation of the time management bureau is very simple,-natural selection in the competition of things, survival of the fittest. The so-called Darwinism, they seem to be normal. And they don't allow a slight change in this order. There is a metaphor for cruel exploitation and ruthless domination.
This revelation of the status quo of "not enough damage to the society" is really enlightening.
In addition, paradoxically, among the vested interests that maintain this order, there are not only the rich, the ruling class, but also criminals.
It shows people a ruling system conspired by various interest groups, strong and powerful, cold and evil.
It is also thought-provoking that in order to make a living, the
two protagonists are like two rangers. Well, they still rob the rich and help the poor in the end. The outlook does not seem optimistic. .
The heroine Amanda Seyfried is so beautiful. Who is it like? can not remember.
Almost production. Investment does not feel much. But the creativity is too big.
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