Clock

Every single week we are controlled by time for a number of reasons. It could be working hours, dropping of children at school or perhaps you have to go to a meeting of some kind. Usually we know what time it is through our cellphone but back in the middle of the 90´s i actually used to wear a watch. Even if i didn´t have a cellphone i could still be in control with my wrist watch. It was a like an Omega watch similar to the one you could see in the James Bond movie Goldeneye, but a cheaper copy than the original watch. I think my grandfather Ingvar bought it in Greece if i remember correctly. Looking back at the days when i used a watch i have to say i didn´t need a cellphone, i would still call my friends on the home phone or out in a phone booth downtown and we would still meet up. And i could still check my watch to see when the last bus would leave in case we were out very late. Good memories indeed and fun to look back sometimes. Clocks are still used in most homes today no matter if you use a wall clock or a digital clock, there are so many different versions to find these days. Speaking of clocks there are some films that bring up the subject of time or the importance of clocks. And i am especially thinking about the film The House With A Clock In Its Wall from director Eli Roth. You might think that this is a pure horror film simply because it is made by the director of Hostel but this is actually a family film with horror influences, I remember i was really surprised how entertained i was by this film, because it worked well as a family film but the horror influences matched as well. The story is connected to a mysterious clock within the walls. Charming performances especially from actors Jack Black anc Cate Blanchett and i do think you should see this film if you want to prepare for Halloween weekend. Sometimes i come across horror films that i never really heard of and that is exactly what happened with the film Clock. Released on Hulu and Disney + the plot sounded interesting so i decided to give this film a chance. Is the film Clock better than i expected or is it just as bad as Pastor Kent Christmas Barbie movie rant in church this summer?

Ella ( Dianna Agron ) is 37 years old and doesn´t want a child. Her friends and loved ones think she should change her mind before it is too late. Her father tries to talk to her that she should reconsider her deciscion. While Ella visits Dr. Webber ( Nikita Patel ) to check her breasts for breast cancer Ella tell Dr. Webber about her biological clock issues, where Dr. Webber believe that Ella could be affected by her biological clock that it may not be working as it should. Ella is informed that there is a new medical treatment, that could help her have a child before her biological clock runs out of time. Ella decide to go to try this new treatement where she meets Dr. Elizabeth Simmons ( Melora Hardin ) who will help Ella through the treatment. At first everything seems to be going well but the further the treatment goes, Ella becomes concerned that something is not right.

What makes the film Clock especially interesting is the subject of that every woman have a biological clock. If she chooses to have a baby or not is of course her own deciscion, but this film tries to lift the subject up from 2 very important questions. What if you feel forced to have a baby because everyone else have one? What if you put yourself through a new medical treatment not knowing how secure this new medical treatment really is? Any woman who have wondered about having a child or not over 30 years old might especially find this film interesting. I also believe that men in general may appreciate the plot of this film because this could be a subject that comes up with their girlfriend, fiancee or wife at some time in their life. When the film becomes even more interesting is when the actual treatment begins and there is especially one scene that will affect you that is clock related. I won´t get into details but if you love babies you are going to hate that scene ( if you are sensitive ). I really appreciate the tall mysterious woman that shows up unexpected. Why is she showing up during treatment? Is she connected to the clinic somehow? The acting in general is actually great and i especially appreciate actress Dianna Agron ( see her in the powerful drama film Novitate ) as the main character Ella. She really capture how difficult it can be for a woman over 30 years old knowing the pressure of having a family, and i feel that the performance feels realistic when it comes to emotional reactions as well as body signs as well. I can´t really say anything negative about Clock because i do feel this is an interesting sci fi horror film. Maybe that i would have liked to see them cross the line a little bit more with the clock scenes, but other than that i feel this is a film worth seeing. Director Alexis Jacknow have clearly been inspired by David Cronenberg´s classic film Dead Ringers, without copying anything from the plot. The body horror influences is exactly what a film like Clock needs to function if you are making a film about medical treatments. Clock is definetely worth checking out on Hulu or Disney + today if you feel you are in a good mood for a tasteful treat.

Rating: DDD