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The Locksmith

2023·Movie
1h 36min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

A peculiar disappearance case leaves Master Shan mourning the loss of his beloved wife. It also results in Zhang Yi Jing growing up without a mother's love. Master Shan was a locksmith, running a shop called 'Cheng Xin'. However, due to an unexpected incident, he developed dementia. He later takes on a devoted apprentice, Cheng Hao Ren. Hao Ren inherits Master Shan's exceptional locksmithing skills, becoming a master at opening locks, even surpassing his mentor. Because of his remarkable abilities, he's frequently called upon by the police, and this leads to a friendship with Officer Liu Ye Chen. To this day, there hasn't been a lock that Hao Ren couldn't open.However, during one locksmithing job, he reunites with an old friend, Lee Quan Kai, whom he hasn't seen in years. From that moment onwards, a series of strange events unfolds.
Crime ThrillerLocksmithDementiaPsychological MysteryFamily SecretsSuspensefulRevengeAtmospheric

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Is The Locksmith worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Locksmith rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Locksmith?

1 h 36 min

The Locksmith runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is The Locksmith in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Malaysia.