Question 1

What futuristic detail in In Time's timekeeping system makes it mathematically consistent?

Accepted Answer

The time format uses weeks instead of months because weeks don't vary in length, following YYYY.WW.D.HH.MM.SS (years, weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds).

Question 2

What director trademark appears in In Time's futuristic setting?

Accepted Answer

Director Andrew Niccol uses vintage automobiles in the film's futuristic setting.

Question 3

What year does In Time take place?

Accepted Answer

The film is set in 2169.

Question 4

What unusual challenge did Amanda Seyfried face while filming In Time?

Accepted Answer

Amanda Seyfried said the most difficult thing was having to run full-speed while wearing high-heeled shoes on concrete roads.

Question 5

What clever naming convention connects many characters to the film's time theme?

Accepted Answer

Many character names are those of famous and lesser-known watchmakers, with Weis pronounced the same as watchmaker Albert Wajs.

Question 6

What futuristic detail did director Andrew Niccol include as a trademark in this film?

Accepted Answer

Director Andrew Niccol uses vintage automobiles in the futuristic setting, which is noted as one of his trademarks.

Question 7

What year does the story of 'In Time' take place?

Accepted Answer

The film is set in the year 2169.

Question 8

What unusual challenge did Amanda Seyfried face while filming her running scenes?

Accepted Answer

Amanda Seyfried said the most difficult part was having to run full-speed while wearing high-heeled shoes, as she couldn't go barefoot on the concrete roads.

Question 9

How is time displayed on the clocks in this world where time is currency?

Accepted Answer

The time format is YYYY.WW.D.HH.MM.SS (years, weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds), using weeks instead of months because weeks don't vary in length.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'In Time'?

Accepted Answer

In a future where time is currency, a poor young man who suddenly gains a fortune of time must flee from a corrupt police force called the 'time keepers'.

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