SummaryA thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.
Directed By:Nicolas Harvard
Written By:Blair Kroeber, John Glosser, Joe Russo, Chris LaMont
The Locksmith
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Feb 3, 2023
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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.
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Jul 19, 2025
7
I saw reviews on here, google and other places and wasn't expecting much but it wasn't a bad movie. Although there wasn't much 'Locksmithing' going on (I thought it was going to be a heist movie), it was good overall. It is worth a watch for sure.
Oct 27, 2023
5
IN A NUTSHELL:
This is the directorial debut of Nicolas Harvard.
Miller (Ryan Phillippe), an ex-con recently released from prison for a bungled robbery, tries to walk a straight line and work his way back into the lives of his ex, Beth (Kate Bosworth), a police detective, and their young daughter. While Miller is doing his best to stay on the straight and narrow with the help of an old friend (Ving Rhames), he finds his past will not stay in the past, and he is forced to commit one last crime before he can truly walk away. Things once again go badly, and now not only his freedom but also his daughter’s life, hang in the balance.
We’ve seen a lot of movies like this before. It’s not particularly unique, but it’s still entertaining. THINGS I LIKED:
I really like Ryan Phillippe. He’s always a believable actor in his roles. Have you seen his recent TV series “Shooter”? He’s fantastic in it! In this role, Ryan creates a character that we want to believe in and root for, despite his past mistakes.
Kate Bosworth always does a great job too.
Rounding out the talented cast are Ving Rhames, Charlie Weber, and Jeffrey Nordling.
We get to learn to pick locks. Ha ha THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:
There are some bad CGI moments that are very noticeable.
The story, itself, is very straightforward and formulaic with no twists or turns to make it more interesting.
I would love to have seen more symbolic connections to locks, keys, and locksmiths.
It’s frustrating to watch an ex-con want to get clean and leave his life of crime, only to be forced back in against his will. He DOES have a choice, but it’s a terrible situation to be in.
Sadly, the movie is entirely forgettable. Meh. TIPS FOR PARENTS: Profanity, including F-bombs
We see people shoot and kill other people, sometimes with blood
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Feb 2, 2023
50
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.
Feb 2, 2023
30
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.
Feb 2, 2023
30
Most of the movie is told with big, rudimentary handwriting and slathered in clichés.
Feb 26, 2023
5
Despite a another solid performance by Kate Bosworth and Ryan Philippe, the plot is full of holes, sometimes bordering the ridicule, and the low budget movie is hardly watchable. Add in some of the mandatory woke - all the supporting, bad characters are white and the good ones are black, somehow (yes, everything is possible but is that the point?) - and you might want to save your money.
Production Company:
- Golden State Films
Release Date:Feb 3, 2023
Duration:1 h 31 m
