The Score (2021 film)

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

Production

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

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

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

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 53% of 15 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.6/10, 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

  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". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Score". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 17, 2024.