Armageddon Time
2022, drama
114 minutes
In 1980, Queens, New York, a young Jewish boy befriends a rebellious African-American classmate to the disapproval of his privileged family and begins to reckon with growing up in a world of inequality and prejudice.
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8.0
2022-11-22
With Armageddon Time, James Gray presents an unsweetened illustration of the pursuit of the American dream. Whilst Paul and Johnny fantasise about NASA and rocket ships, this stunning period piece keeps its feet firmly on the ground and is all the better for it. Read more
8.0
2022-11-01
The conclusions drawn from James Gray’s Armageddon Time are perhaps a little trite and obvious, but you can’t deny the filmmaking talent on display, or the incredible turn from Anthony Hopkins. Read more
6.0
2022-11-30
A careful stylization by cinematographer Darius Khondji, who had worked with the director in The Immigrant, creates a particular tonality inspired by Marcel Proust’s classic In Search of Lost Time. Gray put his passion into staging his painfully vivid memoirs, creating a nuanced, delicate film with a strong anti-racist message. Read more
6.0
2022-11-19
While you may not believe much of what you see in Armageddon Time, it may leave you impressed in parts. Read more
4.0
2022-11-04
Like the main character, the submission of the movie itself does not put forth enough fight for earned growth. Read more
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6.0
2022-12-07
Het familiedrama is met zorg vervaardigd, echter het script is niet verrassend genoeg en ook het gemis van enige nostalgie en wat humor doet de film geen goed. Read more
5.0
2023-03-09
Armageddon Time is een voortkabbelend drama dat door zijn magere invulling niet bijster veel indruk weet te maken. Read more
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