57 Seconds (2023)

57 Seconds is the kind of lean, high-concept sci-fi thriller that hooks you fast: one simple gadget, one small time window, and suddenly every choice feels like it has teeth. It moves with a pulpy, propulsive energy—part tech-paranoia, part action-minded cat-and-mouse—while letting its cast sell the stakes with more conviction than a movie this breezy strictly needs. The fun is in watching how that 57-second reset warps momentum and morality, turning everyday moments into pressure-cooker decisions without getting bogged down in heavy lore. If you’re looking for a smart, snackable ride rather than a meticulous time-travel dissertation, this one’s an easy, entertaining bet.

57 Seconds wants to be a slick, high-concept thriller about how a tiny time rewind can snowball into big consequences, and you can feel the movie reaching for that Black Mirror-style hook. The problem is the script leans heavily on familiar beats, with plot holes and baffling character choices that make the tension hard to buy into, no matter how often the ring resets the clock. Even with a capable cast and a premise that should be a blast, the execution feels more like a rough draft than a tightly engineered ride. If you’re the type who can enjoy a pulpy time-gadget story on vibes alone, you might get some quick entertainment, but if you need coherent logic and smart decision-making, this one will test your patience.