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A Balasaur Score of 64 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, Metacritic 61/100. Scores higher than 74% of the 3,118 2010s thriller movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long awaited concert in Chicago. Just moments after starting his performance in the packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a threatening message written on the score: 'Play one wrong note and you die'. Without leaving the piano, Tom must discover the anonymous sniper's motives and look for help without anyone realizing.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic61/100
553 audience votes
Key crew
- Víctor ReyesOriginal Music Composer
- Damien ChazelleWriter
- Eugenio MiraDirector
Cast
- Elijah WoodTom Selznick
- John CusackClem
- Tamsin EgertonAshley
- Allen LeechWayne
- Kerry BishéEmma Selznick
- Alex WinterAssistant
- Dee WallaceMarjorie Green
- Don McManusReisinger
- Stephanie GarvinTheatre Guest
- Mino MackicTheater Security
- Christopher KahlerSquinchy - The Lords of Uifam band member
- Benjamin Nathan-SerioUsher
Stills
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Themes
chicago, illinoissniperthreat of deathstage frightlive performancepianistcat and mouseplaying pianoconcert pianiststage performancemarried mananxiety