The Locksmith is a 2023 American thriller film directed by Nicolas Harvard in his feature directorial debut. John Glosser, Joe Russo, Chris LaMont, and Ben Kabialis wrote the screenplay based on an original story by Blair Kroeber.
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| Directed by | Nicolas Harvard |
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| Story by | Blair Kroeber |
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| Cinematography | Jeff Bierman |
| Edited by | Loria Ball |
| Music by | Marlana Sheetz |
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| Distributed by | Screen Media |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editMiller Graham is a locksmith fresh out of prison after a job gone wrong. Back home, he tries to reintegrate into social life and with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, Beth, who is now a detective. However, things quickly become complicated after an unexpected kidnapping. He finds himself drawn into a world of corrupt police officers and criminals.
Cast
edit- Ryan Phillippe as Miller Graham
- Kate Bosworth as Beth Fisher
- Charlie Weber as Garrett Field
- Gabriela Quezada as April Reyes
- Kaylee Bryant as Tanya Saunders
- Madeleine Guilbot as Lindsay
- Jeffrey Nordling as Ian Zwick
- Ving Rhames as Frank
- Bourke Floyd as Detective Jones
- Noel Gugliemi as Detective Perez
- George Akram as Kevin Reyes
- Livia Treviño as Sharon
- Tom Wright as Chief Stern
- Emily Rose David as Rose
Production
editAt the 2021 American Film Market, The Locksmith was revealed to be in development and seeking distribution. The original story was created by Blair Kroeber before John Glosser, Joe Russo & Chris LaMont, and Ben Kabialis developed the screenplay. The film is Nicolas Harvard's feature directorial debut.[1] When preparing to go into production, it was announced that the film would be using rubber guns when filming after the tragic Rust shooting incident, and CGI effects would be added in post-production.[2]
When the film was announced, Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, and Ving Rhames were cast.[1] Filming began on November 15, 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.[3][1] During production additional casting announcements added Charlie Weber,[4] Jeffrey Nordling, Kaylee Bryant.[5] Filming was completed in February 2022.[6]
Release
editThe Locksmith was released theatrically by Screen Media on February 3, 2023 and on video on demand.[7][8]
Critical reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 32% of 19 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 42 out of 100, based on five critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c Ritman, Alex (November 2, 2021). "AFM: Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, Ving Rhames Board Joe Russo Co-Penned Thriller 'The Locksmith'". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 3, 2021). "New Mexico Indie Movie The Locksmith Will Use Rubber Guns & CGI After Rust Tragedy". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ "Variety Insight: The Locksmith". Variety Insight. December 1, 2021. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 30, 2021). "Charlie Weber Joins Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth In The Locksmith; Denise Richards Boards Thriller Among The Ashes". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (December 1, 2021). "The Locksmith: Big Little Lies Actor Jeffrey Nordling & Legacies Star Kaylee Bryant Among Cast To Join Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Horst, Carole (February 10, 2022). "EFM First Look: Ryan Phillippe in Arclight Films' Thriller The Locksmith". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Lang, Brent (May 19, 2022). "Screen Media Buys Ryan Phillippe Thriller 'The Locksmith' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ Massoto, Erick (January 17, 2023). "Ryan Phillippe Is a Master Lock Pick in 'The Locksmith' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "The Locksmith". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "The Locksmith". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2023.