The Score (2021 film)

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The Score
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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.

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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, 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]

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