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Locke Review

He plays Locke as a man unsure of where his life is headed after the events of this night. There are many conversations going on and all the while you are on the edge of your seat, tension building to its dramatic crescendo.

By FilmSnob Reviews.comPublished 7 years ago 1 min read
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Title: LockeMPAA Rating: R

Director: Steven KnightStarring: Tom HardyRuntime: 1 hr 25 mins

What It Is: Ivan Locke is just 9 hours away from not only the biggest job of his life, but one unexpected call throws everything into a looping mess. As we see the events of his life unfold, we see Locke creeping ever towards something different than the man we originally meet at the film's beginning. This is a very interesting film in that we only ever see one actor on screen the entire film. All his dialogue throughout is performed through Locke’s Bluetooth, which is connected to his car's stereo. As this night unfolds were unsure if Locke is holding onto his sanity, and I have just been on the edge of mania.

What We Think: Tom Hardy holds the screen the full 85 minutes and it really is a testament to his immense talent. He plays Locke as a man unsure of where his life is headed after the events of this night. There are many conversations going on and all the while you are on the edge of your seat, tension building to its dramatic crescendo. I think it roars throughout but leaves one on a whimper. We don’t get that satisfying ending we hope for, but I’ll be honest, I love that. Often times it seems like films feel the need to give the audience a logical happy ending.

Our Grade: B-: I cannot in good conscience give this film an A+, not that the slight hand of Knight, coupled with Hardy flexing every acting muscle is not an excellent combination, instead it’s because it lacks the mass appeal. A majority of the audience during our screening walked out because they didn’t want to watch a movie that “took place in a car with some dude for over an hour.” I’m paraphrasing of course. Those who stuck around were treated to an absolutely gripping film, even if it does take place solely within a black BMW.

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