Armageddon Time

Armageddon Time(2022)

R
10/28/2022 (US)Drama1h 54m
6.4

"The end of an era. The beginning of everything."

Overview

In 1980, Queens, New York, a young Jewish boy befriends a rebellious African-American classmate to the disapproval of his privileged family and begins to reckon with growing up in a world of inequality and prejudice.

James Gray

Writer

James Gray

Director

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Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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A Trip to the City

A Trip to the City

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Paul's Grandpa Passes Away

Paul's Grandpa Passes Away

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Being the Class Clowns - Extended Preview

Being the Class Clowns - Extended Preview

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Exclusion Extended Preview

Exclusion Extended Preview

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Anne Hathaway On Babysitting & Landing a Role in Brokeback Mountain | My First Gig

Anne Hathaway On Babysitting & Landing a Role in Brokeback Mountain | My First Gig

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James Gray on Armageddon Time | FLC Luminaries

James Gray on Armageddon Time | FLC Luminaries

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Anne Hathaway, Banks Repeta & Jaylin Webb Played Ping Pong & Learned TikTok Dances

Anne Hathaway, Banks Repeta & Jaylin Webb Played Ping Pong & Learned TikTok Dances

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'ARMAGEDDON TIME' with James Gray and Scott Morris | Academy Conversations

'ARMAGEDDON TIME' with James Gray and Scott Morris | Academy Conversations

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Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong & Banks Repeta On Learning From Anthony Hopkins | In Focus | Ep 4

Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong & Banks Repeta On Learning From Anthony Hopkins | In Focus | Ep 4

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"Raised Better Than That" Official Clip

"Raised Better Than That" Official Clip

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Relive James Gray's Childhood with Armageddon Time's NYC Film Locations | Reel Destinations

Relive James Gray's Childhood with Armageddon Time's NYC Film Locations | Reel Destinations

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"Something More" 20s

"Something More" 20s

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"You Are My Whole Life" Official Clip

"You Are My Whole Life" Official Clip

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ARMAGEDDON TIME - A Look Inside - In Cinemas November 18

ARMAGEDDON TIME - A Look Inside - In Cinemas November 18

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"Time  For School" Official Clip

"Time For School" Official Clip

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James Gray & Cast on the Making of Armageddon Time | NYFF60

James Gray & Cast on the Making of Armageddon Time | NYFF60

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"Look At You" Official Clip

"Look At You" Official Clip

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James Gray, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong & More on Armageddon Time | NYFF60

James Gray, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong & More on Armageddon Time | NYFF60

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Armageddon Time Red Carpet Highlights | NYFF60

Armageddon Time Red Carpet Highlights | NYFF60

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A review by CinemaSerf
6.0

Written on November 19, 2022

After his strong effort in "The Black Phone" from earlier this year, Banks Repeta delivers another in this curious tale of a young boy ("Paul"), of Jewish antecedence, who must juggle the ambitions of his family to survive and thrive whilst adapting to a multi-racial community. His best (and possibly only) friend at school, "Johnny" (Jaylin Webb), is a bit of a mischief maker with whom his folks would rather he spent less time. His grandfather "Aaron" (Sir Anthony Hopkins) has a close bond with the young lad, and tries to encourage him to be fair and decent in an environment where that is not necessarily easy. There are multiple themes at work here. On the face of it, it is two children just trying to fit in - one from a more stable and prosperous background. There are also discriminatory overtones here too, delivered the more poignantly because they are not straightforward race-based themes, but ones of tolerance, aspiration and affection as can only really be seen effectively through the innocence of childhood; a childhood as yet untainted by an ingrained bigotry that even the most decent about him cannot claim to be immune from. Sir Anthony features sparingly, and his character is potent at serving as a conduit for the young "Paul" to try to make the right choices, however difficult and confusing. Webb also turns in a solid performance and offers us quite a contrast to the loved and cared for "Paul" as their friendship progresses towards a not altogether surprising conclusion. Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong are adequate as the parents, themselves striving to ensure that their two children attain a better life than they managed for themselves, and James Gray uses the New York environment well to give us an indication of the iniquities of their childhoods. It sort of peters out a bit, though, and somehow I felt that the ending rendered much of the film moot. Did "Paul" actually make any progress? See what you think. It's slow at times and is a bit on the lengthy side, but certainly worth a look.