Good Time

Connie Nikas pulls off a bank robbery that goes wrong, leaving his younger brother Nick facing a long jail spell. Instead of cooling off, Connie dives into a frantic late night scramble through New York City's underbelly to free Nick. He teams up with a loose network of desperate players, from a pawnshop owner to a jittery addict named Ray, weaving through crowded streets, crowded apartments, and the echoing halls of the city's darker places. The plan unravels as missteps pile up, cash runs dry, and every shortcut pulls them deeper into danger. What follows is a harsh, breathless portrait of loyalty under pressure and a city that refuses to stay still.

Released in 2017, Good Time is directed by Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie with Ronald Bronstein. It draws on an original screenplay rather than adapting existing material, signaling the brothers' distinctive, improvisational style.

Robert Pattinson's raw, kinetic performance as Connie drew particular attention and helped broaden his image beyond mainstream blockbusters. The film's tight, street level realism and rapid-fire editing reinforced the Safdie brothers' reputation for intense, immersive cinema and inspired a wave of imitators.

Critics praised its relentless pace and focus on two siblings pressed to extreme choices. The movie probes loyalty, desperation, and the cost of a single impulsive act, setting a claustrophobic stage where money, time, and trust corrode under pressure. This film tightens around its characters and leaves a clear impression.