Good Time (2017)

The critic is firmly on the side of the hapless bank robber Connie trying to free his vulnerable brother, calling the film a kinetic trip through New York’s underbelly that proves the Safdies have found their own genre-savvy voice.

The Safdies deliver an electrifying urban thriller that combines authenticity with accessibility. Pattinson is utterly convincing as the manipulative, volatile Connie.

A fresh and unpredictable crime story that spins 1980s yuppie-nightmare and 1990s heist tropes into something new, with Pattinson delivering possibly his best performance by mining the role for black comedy as a would-be mastermind who is actually a moron.

Pattinson lands his best role yet as a fever-brained small-time crook in this high-stress crime film. The Safdies thrust viewers into the thick of situations with a grungy, electric energy, though the final third lets it down slightly.

This cocky, grubby and electric NYC crime thriller features Pattinson on top form as a quick-witted, charismatic chancer whose exploits keep the film moving at a relentless pace. The Safdies’ show-off direction and the depth of supporting characters elevate it beyond a standard thriller.

The critic describes the film as ultimately stale, empty and cold despite its crafty direction and strong score. He singles out the protagonist's sliminess and the story's lack of deeper substance for complaint.

The Safdie brothers deliver an acid-bright, restless chase through New York's grimy corners that stands as one of the year's most compelling thrillers. Pattinson gives a strong, driven performance as the scuzzy but compelling Connie in a gritty, character-driven throwback.

The critic calls the film a swift, relentless and exhilarating thrill that proves exactly what its title promises. He singles out Robert Pattinson's revelatory, career-best performance for particular praise.

The critic praises the film's anxious, edgy energy reminiscent of 1970s city movies and Robert Pattinson's standout central performance. He singles out Pattinson's conveyance of nervous energy and instinctual bad decisions for particular praise.

The Safdie brothers unite with Pattinson for an unforgettable ride marked by desperate, grungy velocity and raw performances in a powerfully immersive thriller full of unpredictability. The film crackles with energy and should raise the directors’ profile.

The Safdies deliver a frenetic bungled-heist thriller that is morally disorienting yet cinematically expressive, with Pattinson excelling as a low-level hustler whose actions create moral ambiguity without overt judgment. The film’s observational style and visual inventiveness stand out as strengths.

The critic calls it a riveting race-against-time thriller with a pounding heart. Robert Pattinson's commanding performance and the film's restless visuals and adrenalizing score are singled out for praise.

Robert Pattinson delivers a career-best turn as a criminal in this urgent, gaudy crime-thriller about a botched heist and escalating night of mayhem. The Safdies craft a poetically pulpy, sweaty ode to 70s crime films with vivid performances and a striking electro score.

The critic highlights the film's nervy, vivid heist thriller qualities and Robert Pattinson's career-peak performance. He singles out the blend of gutter realism with tight genre mechanics for praise.

The review describes a propulsive thriller centered on a humane, destructive brotherly love. Pattinson's intense, empathetic performance as Connie is highlighted as some of his best work.

The critic calls it an instant classic New York City movie and the Safdie brothers' best film yet, highlighting its frenetic ode to the city's underbelly and Pattinson's ferocious, unpredictable performance as Connie. It singles out the film's thrilling, morally complex portrayal of manipulation and inequity, rooted in a vivid, chaotic present-day New York without didactic reminders of its timeliness.

Robert Pattinson gives a blistering, accomplished performance as the desperate low-level criminal Connie in this breathless heist movie that proves the Safdie brothers’ finest work so far, with a frantic ride centered on the brothers’ relationship and strong support from the score and cinematography.

The Safdie brothers deliver a taut, tough tale of one sibling doing everything possible to bail out the other after a botched bank robbery. The critic singles out Robert Pattinson’s manic, adrenalized performance and the authentic, textured depiction of Queens as the film’s standout elements.

The critic praises the strong performances, especially Pattinson's nuanced take on an unsympathetic character, along with the memorable electronic score and striking visuals from cinematographer Sean Price Williams. However, the gritty thriller ultimately fails to fully add up, with a twist that saps tension and leaves the viewer disengaged from the protagonist's desperate actions.

The critic hails the film's electric, propulsive energy and Robert Pattinson's commanding lead performance. They single out the sincere, authentic portrayal of the brothers' relationship alongside the seamless blend of genre thrills with arthouse sensibilities.