Prime Time

2021

1 hr. 33 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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50%

20 Reviews

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On the last day of 1999, 20-year-old Sebastian locks himself in a TV studio. He has two hostages, a gun, and an important message for the world. The story of the attack explores a rebel's extreme measures and last resort.

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Jakub Piątek

Director

Bartosz Bielenia

Sebastian

Magdalena Popławska

Mira Kryle

Andrzej Klak

Grzegorz

Malgorzata Hajewska

Laura

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Dennis Harvey

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Slick, watchable but ultimately somewhat pointless...

Jun 30, 2021

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Carlos Aguilar

RogerEbert.com

The thematic intent has legs, but not enough.

Feb 8, 2021

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Prime Time boasts an intriguing premise and an extremely engaging first act, but it loses this initial energy as time runs by, ending with a predictably fitting yet underwhelming final act.

Rated: C+

Jul 24, 2023

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Cody Dericks

Next Best Picture

A stunning central performance does a lot to rescue what the film's screenplay lacks. While it's an occasionally refreshing look at a hostage crisis, "Prime Time" is unfortunately understated to the point of being nearly anonymous.

Rated: 5/10

Jul 8, 2022

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Zofia Wijaszka

Daily Dead

Prime Time by Jakub Pitek is his great directorial feature debut. he film touches upon the issues of incompetence of those in charge in tough situations, mass media, and displays Poland's picture at the beginning of the new millennium.

Rated: B

Feb 11, 2022

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Andrew Kendall

Stabroek News

... too facile to be anything beyond a ghost of a compelling idea.

Oct 25, 2021

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Synopsis

On the last day of 1999, 20-year-old Sebastian locks himself in a TV studio. He has two hostages, a gun, and an important message for the world. The story of the attack explores a rebel's extreme measures and last resort.

Director: Jakub Piątek
Executive Producer: Krzysztof Terej
Screenwriter: Jakub Piątek
Production Co: Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej, Watchout Studio, Krakowskie Biuro Festiwalowe, TVN, Regionalny Fundusz Filmowy (Krakow)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: Polish
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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