57 Seconds
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| Directed by | Rusty Cundieff |
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| Based on | "Lucifer" by E.C. Tubb |
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| Cinematography | Andrew Strahorn |
| Edited by | John Quinn |
| Music by | Nathan Furst |
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| Distributed by | The Avenue |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7.7 million[1] |
57 Seconds is a 2023 American science fiction thriller film directed by Rusty Cundieff, written by Cundieff and Macon Blair, and starring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman. It is based on the short story "Fallen Angel" by E.C. Tubb.[2]
Synopsis
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57 Seconds follows Franklin Fox (Josh Hutcherson), a tech blogger with a deep interest in the potential of AI for healthcare. His life takes a dramatic turn when, during an interview with visionary CEO Anton Burrell (Morgan Freeman), he inadvertently thwarts an attack, after which he discovers a mysterious ring belonging to Burrell that allows him to travel 57 seconds back in time. Determined to use this power to address past wrongs, particularly against a pharmaceutical company responsible for a personal tragedy, Franklin embarks on a risky journey that tests his morals and ambitions. Alongside, he navigates complex relationships, notably with Jala (Lovie Simone), using his new ability to influence and manipulate various outcomes. As Franklin delves deeper into the corporate world, he must decide how far he is willing to go to use his power for what he believes is right.
Cast
[edit]- Josh Hutcherson as Franklin
- Morgan Freeman as Anton Burrell
- Greg Germann as Sig Thorensen
- Lovie Simone as Jala
- Bevin Bru as Renee Renzler
- Sammi Rotibi as Calvert
Production
[edit]Filming began in April 2022, in Lafayette, Louisiana.[3][4]
The Acadiana Advocate reported that Freeman was "writing parts of the script", and had been seen in Lafayette in March 2022, scouting locations for the film.[5]
Release
[edit]The film was released in theaters and on digital by The Avenue on September 29, 2023.[6]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 13% of 8 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/10.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "57 Seconds" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. March 22, 2022. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Taylor Potter, William (March 23, 2022). "Morgan Freeman movie being shot in Lafayette, could bring $8.5 million to the city". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Daigle, Adam (March 23, 2022). "Filming for movie starring Morgan Freeman to start next month in Lafayette". The Advocate. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Taylor Potter, William (April 13, 2022). "57 Seconds: Morgan Freeman, cast and crew descend upon Lafayette". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Taylor, Claire (March 18, 2022). "Morgan Freeman set to star in sci-fi movie being filmed in Lafayette". The Acadiana Advocate. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ O’Rourke, Ryan (July 24, 2023). "Morgan Freeman & Josh Hutcherson Team Up in Time-Bending First '57 Seconds' Images [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "57 Seconds". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2023 films
- 2023 science fiction films
- 2023 thriller films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s science fiction thriller films
- American films about revenge
- American science fiction thriller films
- Films about journalists
- 2020s films about time travel
- Films based on British short stories
- Films based on science fiction short stories
- Films directed by Rusty Cundieff
- Films produced by Gary Lucchesi
- Films scored by Nathan Furst
- Films shot in Louisiana
- Techno-thriller films
- English-language science fiction thriller films