Johnny Depp as Gene Watson in 1995 thriller Nick of Time with a clock in the background.
Summary It appears the 24 movie is finally moving ahead, but those worried about how the concept will fare on the big screen need look no further than a forgotten Johnny Depp thriller. 24's use of real time set it apart from other TV thrillers when it premiered in 2001, with each episode covering an hour in a particularly hectic day in the life of CTU Agent Jack Bauer .
6 Johnny Depp's Nick Of Time Proves 24 Can Work As A Movie Real time can absolutely work on the big screen Nick of Time RActionCrimeDrama Where to Watch Not available*Availability in US Nick of Time is a suspenseful thriller directed by John Badham, starring Johnny Depp as an everyman accountant who is given a heartbreaking ultimatum: assassinate a politician or his kidnapped daughter will be killed.
Nick of Time also proves a real time thriller like 24 can work as a movie and that the format can be a help instead of a hindrance. Audiences can feel the minutes ticking by as Gene tries to worm out of the assassination. It even manages to squeeze character development and little arcs into its slim runtime, an impressive feat in itself.
This TV movie laid the groundwork for key characters in season 7, and condenses the entire story into two hours. Viewed as an experiment, 24: Redemption is an intriguing curio and one that felt more cinematic in scope and execution. It also marked the first time the property moved overseas. Still, it's not an essential part of the series and is rarely mentioned nowadays. Whether the filmmakers behind the upcoming movie learned any lessons from Redemption is another question.
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