Review of Locke (2014) by Jason K — 02 Jan 2015
Films like Locke prove that a low budget should in no way coincide with mediocrity. Locke is a claustrophobic and intense thriller that takes place, from beginning to end, in a vehicle, with a powerful and uncompromising performance by Tom Hardy. This film is a perfect encapsulation of one's drive for success and moral responsibility, as Hardy tries to manage the strenuous nature of his job as they are juxtaposed with the consequences of his reprehensible actions from months before.
Pieces of the story are slowly delivered through a series of phone calls as Locke attempts to balance his success in his job responsibilities as well as what he deems to be his moral obligation, and the outcome is nothing short of astoundingly moving through one of the most original forms of character development depicted on film.
Locke is an impressive and compelling film that relies more on true humanistic integrity than action-packed thrill sequences, and therein lies its success.
This review of Locke (2014) was written by Jason K on 02 Jan 2015.
Locke has generally received positive reviews.
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