The Score (2021 film)

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The Score
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMalachi Smyth
Written byMalachi Smyth
Produced by
  • Matthew James Wilkinson
  • Ben Pullen
Starring
CinematographyDarran Bragg
Music byJohnny Flynn
Production
companies
  • Quickfire
  • WestEnd Films
  • Trigger Films
  • Pont Neuf Productions
  • Stigma Films
  • Sentinel Entertainment
Release date
  • 21 November 2021 (2021-11-21) (PÖFF)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

In 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[edit]

The soundtrack features 23 tracks of music composed and performed by Johnny Flynn, with several tracks featuring performances by the other starting actors. [5]

Release[edit]

The film had its premiere on 21 November 2021, at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.[6]

Reception[edit]

On 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]

  1. ^ Barraclough, Leo (20 February 2020). "WestEnd Boards Heist Musical 'The Score,' Starring Johnny Flynn, Will Poulter, Naomi Ackie (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Ravindran, Manori (2 October 2020). "Johnny Flynn Heist Musical 'The Score' Wraps Production After COVID-19 Shoot (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Johnny Flynn's The Score Soundtrack to be Released". filmmusicreporter.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "The Score". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Score". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2024.

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