The Score is a 2021 British musical heist film written and directed by Malachi Smyth. It stars Johnny Flynn, Will Poulter, Naomi Ackie and Lydia Wilson.
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| Directed by | Malachi Smyth |
| Written by | Malachi Smyth |
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| Cinematography | Darran Bragg |
| Music by | Johnny Flynn |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Johnny Flynn as Mike
- Will Poulter as Troy
- Naomi Ackie as Gloria
- Lydia Wilson as Sal
Production
editIn February 2020, it was announced Johnny Flynn, Will Poulter, Naomi Ackie and Antonia Thomas had joined the cast of the film, with Malachi Smyth directing from a screenplay he wrote.[1] Production was set to begin on 17 March 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Production began on 31 August 2020,[3] and concluded on 2 October 2020, with Lydia Wilson replacing Thomas.[4] Filming took place in and around the Luton Hoo estate in Hertfordshire.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack features 23 tracks of music composed and performed by Johnny Flynn, with several tracks featuring performances by the other starting actors.[5]
Release
editThe film had its premiere on 21 November 2021, at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.[6]
Reception
editOn review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 56% of 16 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.7/10, earning it a "Rotten" score.[7] On Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on ten critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[8]
References
edit- ^ Barraclough, Leo (20 February 2020). "WestEnd Boards Heist Musical 'The Score,' Starring Johnny Flynn, Will Poulter, Naomi Ackie (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (11 September 2020). "First Look: Naomi Ackie, Johnny Flynn, Will Poulter in Malachi Smyth's 'The Score' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ a b Parfitt, Orlando (26 August 2020). "Malachi Smyth's 'The Score' starring Johnny Flynn to restart UK shoot (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (2 October 2020). "Johnny Flynn Heist Musical 'The Score' Wraps Production After COVID-19 Shoot (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "Johnny Flynn's The Score Soundtrack to be Released". filmmusicreporter.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Grater, Tom (25 November 2021). "'The Score' Trailer: Will Poulter, Johnny Flynn & Naomi Ackie Star In Musical Heist Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "The Score". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "The Score". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2024.