2024 has already seen several successful limited-release movies hit screens, with the list of biggest domestic Box Office successes topped currently byEmma StoneandYorgos Lanthimos’Kinds of Kindness. However, that looks set to change very soon, withJohn Crowley’sWe Live in Timestarring the eye-catching pairing ofAndrew GarfieldandFlorence Pughalready hitting the $4.5 million mark, just $500,000 short ofKinds of Kindness. This suggests that, in the coming days,We Live in Timewill become2024’s biggest limited-release movie at the domestic Box Office, with that record unlikely to be broken.
After asmall release in just five theaters for several days,We Live in Timeopened up to almost 1,000 theaters nationwide as of last weekend,becoming one of the top 5 earning movies of Friday 18, Saturday 19, and Sunday 20, 2024. This weekend’s run peaked on the first day, with Friday seeing the nonlinear drama earn $1.8 million for an average of $1,844 per theater. To put that figure into context, the highly-ratedBeetlejuice Beetlejuicemanaged an average across the weekend of almost four times less, although theTim Burtonsequel has been in theaters for much longer.
‘We Live in Time’ is a Triumph
Given the two actors starring and theOlivier and Tony Award-nominated writer at its helm,We Live in Timefelt destined to be considered a triumph. Presented in a nonlinear narrative, the film explores the highs, lows, and everything in between of the relationship between a modern couple across a decade. Simple yet powerful in its premise, those who first witnessed the movie at this year’sToronto International Film Festivalwere full of praise, including Collider’s ownRoss Bonaime, who said inhis review of the film:
“At its core,We Live in Timeis all about how we make the most of the precious time we have left on this Earth, who we spend it with, and making those memories that last long after we fade away. As withBrooklynandThe Goldfinch, Crowley knows how to perfectly present the idea that love can alter the future, and he does so brilliantly again here.”
“We Live in Time, even though we know where this story is heading from early on, is all about joy. Even at the worst moments, Crowley’s film manages to be funny, unexpected, and delightful in every step of the way. This isn’t a film about mourning loss, it’s about celebrating life. With Pugh and Garfield leading this tremendous love story,We Live in Timebecomes one of the best movie romances in years, and proves that few filmmakers can present the power of love quite like Crowley can.”
We Live in Timeis close to becoming the highest-grossing limited release of the year. You can catch the movie in theaters right now.
We Live in Time
We Live in Time follows Tobias, a recent divorcee, and Almut, an unstoppable and witty chef. Their chance encounter leads to a transformative relationship, with the narrative offering glimpses into their lives as they fall in love and build a family. However, a difficult truth challenges their strong bond.
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