A24 has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming crime thrillerGood Time. The film hails fromHeaven Knows WhatfilmmakersJoshandBenny Safdieand starsRobert Pattinsonas a robber who finds himself desperate for cash when a botched robbery lands his younger brother in prison. The events take place over the course of one night on the streets of New York City, but as you can see from the trailer, there’s a hypnotic vibe to the proceedings, as Pattinson’s character grows more and more desperate.
Pattinson has really carved out a fascinating career post-Twilight(same goes forKristen Stewart). Instead of seizing upon his superstardom and tackling a superhero movie or leading action franchises, he’s opted to work with interesting auteur filmmakers on challenging, often niche films. Just this year he’s coming off ofJames Gray’s heraldedThe Lost City of Z, and now we’ve gotGood Timeto look forward to.
In true A24 fashion this trailer makes the viewerverycurious about just what this film really is. We’ll know sooner rather than later asGood Timeis premiering first In Competition at the Cannes Film Festival next week.
Check out theGood Timetrailer below. Featuring original music fromOneOhTrix Point NeverandIggy Pop, the film also stars Benny Safdie,Barkhad Abdi, andJennifer Jason Leigh.Good Timeopens in theaters on August 11th.
Here’s the official synopsis forGood Time:
Following the mind-bending HEAVEN KNOWS WHAT, celebrated filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie return to the mean streets of New York City with GOOD TIME, a hypnotic crime thriller that explores with bracing immediacy the tragic sway of family and fate.
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine Nikas (Robert Pattinson) embarks on a twisted odyssey through the city’s underworld in an increasingly desperate—and dangerous—attempt to get his brother out of jail. Over the course of one adrenalized night, Constantine finds himself on a mad descent into violence and mayhem as he races against the clock to save his brother and himself, knowing their lives hang in the balance.
Anchored by a career-defining performance from Robert Pattinson, GOOD TIME is a psychotic symphony of propulsive intensity crafted by two of the most exciting young directors working today. Josh and Benny Safdie’s transcendent vision is an intoxicating portrait of desperation and destruction that will not be soon forgotten.
