Real Time (2008)

Andy, a hyperactive compulsive gambler, has just been given one hour to live before a hit eliminates him for overdue gambling debts. With the deadline looming, Andy chooses to spend his last hour in more than one unusual way.

Director:

Randall Cole

Writer:

Randall Cole (screenplay)

Stars:

Randy Quaid, Jay Baruchel, Jayne Eastwood

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Randy Quaid	...	Reuban
Jay Baruchel	...	Andy Hayes
Jayne Eastwood	...	Grandma
Lucy Filippone	...	Prostitute
Jeff Pustil	...	Donny
Ella Chan	...	Kwan

Storyline

Andy (Jay Baruchel), a hyperactive compulsive gambler, has just been given one hour to live before hit man Reuban (Randy Quaid) takes his life in exchange for overdue gambling debts. With the deadline looming, Andy chooses to spend his last hour in more than one unusual way. We soon discover that there is more to him than meets the eye and Reuban turns out to have a secret or two of his own. Shot in real time, the film sheds light on the importance of what we do with the time we have in this world.

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Plot Keywords:

cell phone | compulsive gambler | memory | urination | punched in the nose | 

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Taglines:

Real Time is a comedic drama about a compulsive gambler given one hour to live by the man hired to kill him.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

As stated in the title, this film takes place in real time.

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Quotes

Reuban: You want to talk about bad luck? Fucking up your life, making stupid bets, stupid decisions... that's not bad luck, that's just stupid.

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Connections

References Touched by an Angel (1994)

User Reviews

actors actually acting

not a movie for people who want to see special effects and visual wonderment! this is a movie for people that seek actors acting with a great script and dialog! don't expect fancy camera work but do expect to see two capable actors in demanding roles.

when i first started this movie i was very put off by the antics of Baruchel and the weird mystery of Quaid. for sure i thought this was a down hill flick - i was very wrong. the deeper you get into the plot the more involved one becomes with the young boy and his one and one-half hours before meeting his fate.

as other reviewers noted the accent of the Quaid character seems completely unnecessary and pointless. but after some thought maybe the accent is the key to the relationship between Andy and Reuben. it created a gap, a chasm, that must be there for Reuben to be believable as a man who is only nice to Andy to achieve his appointed mission.

the sudden twist in the story did not come as a surprise but the realizing of it and the happening of it are almost simultaneous.

catch this flick - it's something to remember!

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Real Time

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

APB Pictures, Devonshire Productions, January Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color