Locke
Starring: Tom Hardy, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott
Director: Steven Knight
Rating: 4/5
Tom Hardy is one of the most exciting actors around, with a wide range of roles and projects already under his belt.
He is an actor who is not afraid to mix and match his roles, and he takes on another interesting part this week with Locke: a film that sees him work with writer/director Steven Knight for the first time.
Ivan Locke (Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that he loves and the family he adores.
On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.
All taking place over the course of one absolutely riveting car ride, Locke is an exploration of how one decision can lead to the complete collapse of a life.
This solo performance from Hardy is nothing short of a masterclass, as he commands the screen and demands you attention from the first moment until the final frame.
Hardy may be the only character that you see for eight five minutes, but that doesn't stop Locke from being riveting and incredible tense.
Over the eight five minutes, we truly get to know Ivan Locke: the kind of man he is, his drive, the love he has for his family, and the problems that he has had in his past.
Locke is a true character study, and is brought to life wonderfully by a great performance from Hardy.
Steve Knight must also be applauded for his work behind the camera. On paper a man just driving in the car and talking on the phone, doesn't really sound like an exciting premise.
However, in Knight's hands, Locke is a movie that is as dramatic as it is funny, in what is a true human drama.
I have to say, this is a movie that gripped me from start to finish... not to mention I loved the ambiguous ending.
Hardy has been one of my favourite actors for quite some time, and Locke once again shows rams this point home. This movie is not to be missed!!!!
Locke is out now.