"In Time" not worth my time

"In Time" sounded like it could be a really good action thriller. The premise is no one ages past 25, but your clock is then set to expire in a year. The thing is, your clock is you currency. So your time could be up much quicker than a year, depending on how you spend it. The rich seem to have an unlimited clock. The poor quickly die off. It's survival of the fittest. Of course, a hero emerges who is out to give time to the masses.

Sadly, this date-night movie contender made me want to look at my non-existent watch. The characters weren't engaging. They were flat. And the action...the race to get time, give time, was a yawn and super predictable. I don't recall my heart pumping once. Certain elements of the plot were never really explained. Hello, seriously only one gang of time stealers? What's with the mysterious voices behind the make that tells how much time each time zone has? My grade: D+. My husband liked it a little more than I did. He gave it a C.

It's rated PG-13 for violence, some sexuality, partial nudity and language. I'm thinking my 14-year-old son would enjoy it more than me, though he may be disappointed by the lack of explosions. I don't think he'll care about the plot.

Things you should know should you decide to bring your kids:
-A man commits suicide. No blood is shown.
-People fall over and die when their time is up. One scene is particularly sad because a loved one dies in the other's arms.
-Lots of shootings and violence as thugs try to steal time, though little blood is shown.
-A prostitute tries getting customers.
-Two characters go for a skinny dip and a bare bottom is shown.
-Two characters play strip poker and make out (no sex is shown).
-Characters are drinking at the bar and casino.
-Several bad words are used in anger/fear, including the F-word.

Things to discuss:
How do you make the most of your time?
What kind of disadvantages do lower-income community have when compared to affluent communities?
Would you ever risk your reputation/wealth to help others in need?
How do you imagine the future? Will time be very important then?

Cheers!