The Locksmith
Screen Media Films | Release Date: February 3, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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2
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Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayFeb 3, 2023
The Locksmith screenplay (credited to five people, none of whom are Harvard) doesn’t have the snappy dialogue of the best noirs; but its storytelling is efficient, with enough characters to make its world feel well-populated but not overstuffed. Read full review
50
RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyFeb 3, 2023
If The Locksmith offers anything new, it’s in neutering the genre. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 2, 2023
Nordling makes a terrific heavy, Rhames oozes credibility as the wizened small-time crook turned small business owner, Bosworth holds her own and Phillippe hits just the right notes — crooked to the core, wary of everybody except for “family,” naive enough to think his instincts are enough. Read full review
30
VarietyMurtada ElfadlFeb 2, 2023
The plot is so straightforward and reminiscent of a thousand other crime movies that nothing will be missed. Alas, nothing is gained either, and the entertainment value is subpar at best. Read full review
30
The New York TimesBrandon YuFeb 2, 2023
Most of the movie is told with big, rudimentary handwriting and slathered in clichés. Read full review
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