57 Seconds is a 2023 American science fiction thriller film directed by Rusty Cundieff, written by Cundieff and Macon Blair, and starring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman. It is based on the story "Lucifer" by E.C. Tubb.[2][3][4]
Plot[]
Franklin and Bookman were two passionate bloggers that never passed on an opportunity to interview someone with amazing accomplishments in the tech world. This was why when Anton Burrell, a visionary tech guru, was in need of a few interviews, Franklin and Bookman jumped on the chance.
Once Franklin arrived at the Burrell residence he was in awe at the grandeur of the place. But as soon as he stepped foot on the property he sensed something was wrong and proceeded with caution. As he entered the house Burrell was in the middle of a heated argument with some mysterious figures.
Without time to think, Franklin stepped in to rescue Burrell, inadvertently breaking up the dispute and saving Burrell from harm. As Franklin was helping Burrell to his feet, something glistened on the floor, it was a ring, it appeared out of place and in that moment, Franklin knew it must have been important. Feeling obligated to return the ring to Burrell, without his knowledge Franklin slipped it onto his finger.
The moment the ring touched Franklin's skin he felt a surge of energy rush through him as he was thrust 57 seconds back in time. With this new superpower, Franklin knew he could bring justice to his late sister who'd died from a rare illness, believed to have been caused by a pharmaceutical company.
Burrell revealed he was working on a time travel app that could solve criminal cases but had encountered a few snags in his research. With its ability to travel back in time, Franklin was able to use the ring to get the evidence they needed to bring the pharmaceutical company to justice and, in the process, avenging his sister.
Burrell became good friends and both moved on in their lives, knowing they had taken part in something amazing that night. While Bookman documented the whole story, Franklin decided to take a break from blogging and start a career as a private investigator to help the vulnerable fight injustice.
Cast[]
- Josh Hutcherson as Detective Franklin Fox[5]
- Morgan Freeman as Anton Burrell[6]
- Greg Germann as Sig Thorensen[7]
- Lovie Simone as Jala[7]
- Bevin Bru as Rene Renzler[7]
- Sammi Rotibi as Calvert[7]
- Mark Jacobson as Andy[7]
- Griff Furst as James Miller
- D.A. Obahor as Louie[7]
- Jeff Chase as Big-Boy
- Aaron Jay Rome as Skinny Eddie
- Marcus Lyle Brown as Kenn Bigg[7]
- Kenneth Kynt Bryan as Dark Man[7]
- Lucius Baston as Sammy
- Matthew Jayson Cwern as the floor boss[7]
Production[]
Filming began on April 11, 2022, in Lafayette, Louisiana.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
The Acadiana Advocate reported that Freeman was seen in Lafayette in March 2022, scouting locations for the film. He was also reported to have been "writing parts of the script."[15]
Release[]
The film was released in theaters and on digital by The Avenue on September 29, 2023.[16]
Reception[]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 14% of seven critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.5/10.
References[]
- ↑ Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search (Type "57 Seconds" in the search box) (March 22, 2022).
- ↑ Taylor Potter, William. "Morgan Freeman movie being shot in Lafayette, could bring $8.5 million to the city", March 23, 2022.
- ↑ Luchies, Adam (February 9, 2022). Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds'. Collider.
- ↑ Grater, Tom (February 9, 2022). Morgan Freeman & Josh Hutcherson Starring In Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds'; Highland Launches EFM Sales. Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Chhikara, Mudit (February 10, 2022). Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson Teaming Up for Time Travel Thriller 57 Seconds. MovieWeb.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (February 9, 2022). Berlin: Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson to Lead Time-Bending Sci-Fi Thriller '57 Seconds'. The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 Horst, Carole (May 22, 2022). "Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson Team on Time-Bending Thriller '57 Seconds' in First Look Photo". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ↑ Thorington, Brooke (March 25, 2022). Production starring Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson to be filmed in Lafayette. Louisiana Radio Network.
- ↑ Daigle, Adam. "Filming for movie starring Morgan Freeman to start next month in Lafayette", March 23, 2022.
- ↑ KATC News (March 23, 2022). Lafayette to be location for film starring Morgan Freeman and Josh Hutcherson. KATC.
- ↑ Seigh, Steve (February 9, 2022). 57 Seconds: Morgan Freeman, Josh Hutcherson to star in tech thriller. JoBlo.com.
- ↑ Taylor Potter, William. "57 Seconds: Morgan Freeman, cast and crew descend upon Lafayette", April 13, 2022.
- ↑ "Actor Morgan Freeman filming 57 Seconds in Lafayette", April 16, 2022.
- ↑ Taylor Potter, William. "Movie studio behind Morgan Freeman film spent more than $3.2 million in Acadiana since 2015", April 28, 2022.
- ↑ Taylor, Claire. "Morgan Freeman set to star in sci-fi movie being filmed in Lafayette", March 18, 2022.
- ↑ O’Rourke, Ryan (July 24, 2023). Morgan Freeman & Josh Hutcherson Team Up in Time-Bending First '57 Seconds' Images [Exclusive]. Retrieved on July 24, 2023.
