Good Time

Good Time is currently streaming in Australia on Beamafilm, and in the UK on MUBI and Curzon Amazon Channel, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Robert Pattinson's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Beamafilm — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Good Time is worth clearing space for. The plotting in Good Time is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail. Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It hit screens in 2017. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Good Time passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Good Time proves them wrong. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Robert Pattinson's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.