Locke: Locked In

Writer/Director Steven Knight (Eastern Promises) creates a 1 hour and 25 minute journey of a man named Ivan Locke. Tom Hardy (Bronson) stars as Mr. Locke, essentially the film centers around one car ride and Locke's life which slowly unravels around him. Truly a genuine and original film barring some similarities to other films (Buried), although the narrative is almost entirely within a single car, the audience is reeled in by this man and his life. Personally, I was just engrossed in Ivan Locke himself, along with the story but the character development of Locke is so deep and rich that it is almost impossible to not feel involved with his life. A one man show, Tom Hardy delivers a reverent performance. All camera work and angles are somewhat peculiar, but they all bring a different emotion, from dread and sorrow to hope and chance. One thing that cannot be argued is the breathtaking cinematography; delivered in terms of just a car, a man, and a highway. In the end, Locke is a one man show that will touch everyone and also put everyone on the edge of their seat every time the phone rings. 

A must see.

9/10