While the concept of watching Tom Hardy spend 85 minutes in a car as he speeds through London answering telephone calls may not sound particularly thrilling, reviews coming out of Sundance indicate that Locke is a film that we should have on our radar. Written and directed by Stephen Knight (Eastern Promises), the film takes place in real time with Hardy as the sole performer, and while it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the trailer below certainly makes it seem like a suspenseful road trip.
Locke is scheduled to open on April 25.
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.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Knight (EASTERN PROMISES, DIRTY PRETTY THINGS) and driven by an unforgettable performance by Tom Hardy, LOCKE is a thrillingly unique cinematic experience of a man fighting to salvage all that is important to him.
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