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57 Seconds

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A tech blogger discovers a time-rewinding ring and uses it for revenge—but this sci-fi thriller is as forgettable as its 57-second premise.

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R, 2023

30%

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A tech blogger discovers a time-rewinding ring and uses it for revenge—but this sci-fi thriller is as forgettable as its 57-second premise.

13%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, time travel is cool. A 57-second constraint? That's actually a neat idea. But this movie completely fumbles the execution.

With a 13% critic score and 2.4/5 on Letterboxd, we're talking about a genuinely bad film that wastes its premise on a generic revenge plot with intense violence. The protagonist uses his time-rewinding device to get back at the corporation that destroyed his family, which sounds dramatic but apparently plays out as poorly as those numbers suggest.

For families: this is R-rated and inappropriate for anyone under 15. For teens who meet the age threshold: there are dozens of better sci-fi thrillers (Looper, Edge of Tomorrow, even Tenet) that explore similar ideas with actual skill. For adults looking for a streaming night: you'll probably regret this one.

The 57 seconds in the title might be the only thing about this movie worth remembering.

Age Fit

This is for older teens (15+) who can handle R-rated violence and dark revenge themes. Even then, the universally poor reviews suggest there are much better sci-fi thrillers worth your time.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

R-rated thriller centered on revenge and violence. The protagonist uses time manipulation to exact vengeance on a corporation that destroyed his family, which models destructive rather than constructive conflict resolution. Intense violence and mature themes throughout make this emotionally inappropriate for younger viewers.

Imaginative

Time-travel premise has inherent imaginative appeal, and the 57-second limitation creates an interesting constraint. However, the execution appears generic based on abysmal critical reception (13% RT critics, 2.4/5 Letterboxd). The concept invites thought about consequences and alternate timelines, but the film doesn't seem to deliver on that potential in a creative way.

Safe

R-rated with intense violence, revenge themes, and 'terrifying chain of events.' Common Sense Media recommends age 15+, which signals mature content including strong language and potentially disturbing moments. The revenge-driven plot and violent consequences make this unsafe for unexpected viewing by children.

Enriching

Could spark discussions about consequences and the butterfly effect, but the revenge-focused narrative undermines any meaningful ethical exploration. With 13% critic approval and 5.4/10 IMDb rating, this appears to be a poorly-executed thriller that prioritizes violence over insight. Limited entertainment value given universally poor reviews.

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Why It Might Be Great

Time-travel concept with a specific constraint (57 seconds) could spark interesting conversations about consequences and the butterfly effect
Sci-fi thriller setup might appeal to teens who enjoy tech-focused stories
Short runtime (99 minutes) means it won't overstay its welcome

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What to Watch For

R-rated violence and intense revenge themes throughout—this is not a light popcorn flick
Universally terrible reviews (13% critics, 40% audience) suggest this is a poorly-made film that wastes its premise
Revenge-driven plot models destructive problem-solving rather than constructive conflict resolution
Common Sense Media flags it for age 15+ due to violence, language, and mature themes

Conversation Starters

"If you could go back 57 seconds, what would you change about today? What about going back further—would that be better or worse?"
"The main character uses time travel for revenge. Can you think of other ways he could have used that power?"
"Why do you think changing the past might create more problems than it solves?"

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