The Score
By Monique Jones,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Uneven musical drama has strong language, fighting.
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Main cast includes two characters of color; the rest are White. Gloria (Naomi Ackie) is the only woman of color. Her character is meaningful but also falls into the cliché in which women serve to deepen a male character's storyline.
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What's the Story?
THE SCORE is a genre mash-up of musical and crime thriller. The film focuses on Troy (Will Poulter), a man who's meant to take part in a heist with his partner, Mike (Johnny Flynn). But Troy decides against taking a criminal path when he meets waitress Gloria (Naomi Ackie). Troy's journey then sets him in opposition to Mike on a path less traveled.
Is It Any Good?
This movie is an interesting watch if you like films that play with genre, since it combines musical moments with drama and thriller elements. But while this mix can certainly be done smartly -- e.g., in Bollywood's use of musical numbers in thrillers, dramas, and other traditionally nonmusical genres, as well as in American musicals like West Side Story and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street -- The Score feels clunky and more focused on its romantic beats than on fleshing out its hard dramatic ones.
The film's biggest feat is showcasing Ackie's singing talent. Hearing her vocal ability makes you wonder when she'll be cast in a musical that can really capitalize on her talent. She's definitely the standout in The Score, lifting up the songs that could be boring otherwise.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about courage. How does Troy show courage in his relationship and in life?
How does Troy change once he meets Gloria? Do you consider either or both of them role models?
How does Gloria represent people of color in The Score? How well does the film as a whole include diverse representation?
How does the musical aspect of the film help or hinder the story?
Movie Details
- In theaters: June 3, 2022
- On DVD or streaming: June 10, 2022
- Cast: Will Poulter, Johnny Flynn, Naomi Ackie
- Director: Malachi Smyth
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- Studio: Gravitas Ventures
- Genre: Romance
- Character Strengths: Courage
- Run time: 100 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: April 4, 2023
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