Nick of Time

I am not convinced that the ambitious concept of real time played out too well, but with this much talent on board it still holds it own. A throwback to the Hitchcock everyman thrillers of years ago, Depp plays his character well and you always believe he is just an ordinary man in an unbelievable situation rather than an action hero in the making while Walken does what he does best and plays the villain well.

You'll be on the edge of your seat until the denouement when you find stuff out at the same time as Depp. Part of the conspiratorial stuff is a little feeble and perhaps could have been skipped without a dent in the script, but thankfully it doesn't dilute the tension around the chemistry of Depp and Walken.

Not a classic thriller but quite an original theme with crafty intrigue. Highly recommended for people with a flavour for action and suspense.


Great suspense and excellent acting make this video a hit!   January 10, 2000
Chad Goodspeed (Minnesota, USA)
16 out of 18 found this review helpful

This movie is about a father, played by Jonny Depp, who is torn between doing what is right and saving his daughter from a political kidnapper, played by Christopher Walken. Jonny Depp gave us a wonderful performance as the loving father who would do anything to save his daughter. However the show was stolen by Christopher Walken giving us one of his best performances ever. Also the directing was marvelous. Their choice of shots and the focus on the time running out will keep you at the edge of your seat during the entire video.


FAR FETCHED, BUT TAUT THRILLER!   September 18, 2008
! MR. KNOW IT ALL ;-b (TRI STATE AREA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I had not seen this film in a few years, so I decided to give it another look. The film is fast paced and will keep your heart pumping through it's 88 minute running time. Depp and Walken add credibility to the incredible story! So.... When reviewing a movie like this I ask myself, what were the film makers trying to accomplish? This is not Citizen Kane, it's a slickly made intense thriller with a few minor flaws! If you don't think about it too long or seriously you will enjoy this movie. The last two minutes are a bit of a disappointment because of the "Hollywood" ending, but up until then it's a fun ride! Is it somewhat far fetched ....absolutely, do I care?.........absolutely NOT! The DVD has a nice transfer, but only a trailer for bonus material.


One of the most underrated suspense movies   December 16, 2000
retrowens (Alabama, USA)
22 out of 28 found this review helpful

"Nick of Time" is one of the movies you never hear that much about. It's hard for me to believe that it's not one of the most popular suspense movies of the last few years. A psychopath (Christopher Walken) gives an accountant (Johnny Depp) a job that he didn't want to have. It's 12:00 noon and if Johnny Depp doesn't kill the governor by 1:30, the psychopaths will kill his daughter. He doesn't want to kill the governor and he tries to get help but everytime he sees a policeman or talks to somebody, he finds the psychopath that hired him right beside him or that either the person he turns to for help is involved in the murderous scheme. Johnny Depp has to either find someone to talk to or he must kill the governor, because he will do anything it takes to see his daughter again.

The people who made "Nick of Time" did a brilliant job in making the film suspenseful with the frequent showing of clocks and the great score of the movie. The music and sound effects couldn't have been better for the movie. "Nick of Time" is also well acted by everyone, especially Christopher Walken, Johnny Depp, and Charles S. Dutton. I think "Nick of Time" is one of the most underrated movies of the 90's. It doesn't get the credit that it well deserves. If you like great suspense movies, I definitely recommend getting "Nick of Time."