SummaryDaniel is a struggling young artist whose ambitions have pushed his marriage to the brink. When a reclusive millionaire named Warner purchases one of his pieces, he hopes for additional commissions from a new benefactor. Instead, Werner offers him a series of increasingly bizarre surveillance assignments. As Daniel starts to unravel the secrets b... Read More
Directed By:Nenad Cicin-Sain
Written By:Nenad Cicin-Sain, Richard N. Gladstein
The Time Being
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
29
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Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
29
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6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Jul 25, 2013
60
The Time Being is a visual pleasure, with Cicin-Sain unveiling shot after shot of glorious landscapes and striking silhouettes.
Jul 26, 2013
50
Imagine the most overdone, Philip Glass-style horror movie music playing over glossy footage of a university art class, and you have some idea what your eyes and ears are in for while attending The Time Being.
Jul 25, 2013
40
Despite the movie’s flaws, Cicin-Sain does show considerable confidence for a first-time writer and director.
Jul 26, 2013
25
The pretentious and unrelievedly glum first feature from music-video and advertising director Nenad Cicin-Sain, The Time Being looks sharp, but it’s about as dramatically satisfying as watching paint dry.
Jul 24, 2013
25
After all the ponderous heavy breathing, it has nothing more profound to say than “artists should not neglect their families in pursuit of excellence.” Which might not ring so false if Bentley didn’t constantly look on the brink of devouring his family alive.
Jul 23, 2013
20
The characters are as leached of tone as the film's chiaroscuro sets and grisaille paintings, although Langella is certainly game.
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7.8
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Aug 6, 2013
5
A little art house flick from visual artist Ninad Cicin-Sain, The Time Being is successful in producing a powerful emotive atmosphere while lacking a strong script and featuring some one-note acting performances that prevent it from becoming a great film. Read my full review here: ****/2013/07/18/review-the-time-being-2/
Production Company:
- FilmColony
- Time Picture Company
Release Date:Jul 26, 2013
Duration:1 h 25 m
Awards
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
