Movie

Short Time

1990 · 97 min

A breezy, goofy caper that coasts on a likable schlub's reckless streak and keeps stakes light enough to enjoy without effort.

Tagline: Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.
Overview: As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns that in order for his wife, Carolyn, and son, Dougie, to collect any insurance money, he must be killed in the line of duty. He then becomes the most reckless man on the police force, volunteering for dangerous assignments over the objections of his by-the-book partner.
How it feels: Light, absurd, warm and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Family, death, redemption, work
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
death
redemption
work
love
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild