Locke [2014]

Language - English
Director - Steven Knight
Run Time - 1 hour, 25 minutes
Genre - Drama
Starring - Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy is an exemplary actor, among the finest of our times. This movie is nothing without him, he certainly defines the movie. It takes a great actor to pull off a movie all by himself, rest a successful one.

This movie is about Ivan Locke [Hardy] and his drive to London where he is about to become a father to a child, thanks to an extra marital affair. Meanwhile, he also has his biggest 'work' day the next day as his company is about to have the biggest concrete pour in Europe aside from nuclear and military sites. The other angle is his wife and children, who are waiting for him to come home and enjoy a great derby.

The entire movie is shot within a BMW X5, Locke's car and the movie centers around his trip driving from Birmingham to London, while talking to his boss (who is on his ass), his assistant (who he guides for completion of the pour), his children (who are anxiously waiting for him to come home), his wife (who is distraught at learning of his infidelity) and the mother of his to be born child (who is lonely and afraid).

This is a different film from what we usually see, and although not thrilling, it is compelling. The Oscar nominated Steven Knight has quite impressively managed to capture us for an hour and a half.

But I must say, this movie is not for all. I doubt that audiences will warmly respond to this movie, especially the ones who watch movies to get entertained. I admit, even I was left longing for more of the background, and a better ending, because we generally don't come across such strange movies.

Nonetheless, see it for Tom Hardy, and his exquisite performance. And see it if you are patient enough.

My Rating - 7.4/10