Tuner Feature Scores
Explore all 39 feature scores for Tuner, organized into pros and cons.
Scores by Feature
Summary
39 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.022 (56%)
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Positive 3.5-4.411 (28%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.44 (10%)
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Negative 1.5-2.41 (3%)
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Very negative below 1.51 (3%)
Pros
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The sound mix moves from muffled quiet to painful noise to put viewers inside Niki’s hearing. This immersive craft is one of the clearest strengths.
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Woodall’s quiet, physically expressive lead turn wins broad praise for conveying skill and pain without much dialogue. A few find him too blank or miscast.
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Harry’s banter and the contrast between the two tuners add welcome levity, though the laughs fade as the crime plot darkens.
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The cast is widely praised for making the modest crime story engaging, though a few voices find the lead or supporting roles thinner than the premise deserves.
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Most call it a charming, absorbing watch built around an unusual skill. A smaller group finds the familiar caper too dull or contrived.
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Brisk editing and short montages keep the story moving for most; a few feel the middle or late stretch drags.
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Woodall and Liu are often credited with natural romantic chemistry, and Woodall’s rapport with Hoffman gives the mentor bond warmth. A minority find the romance unconvincing.
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The mentor bond and Niki’s struggle to return to music give the ending a strong emotional pull for many viewers.
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Quick cuts and rhythmic montages make piano tuning and safecracking lively. A few find the technique busy or intrusive.
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Its blend of romance, character drama, and heist suspense appeals to many, while viewers seeking a harder edged crime film may find the genre mix uneven.
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Jazz and piano music enrich the setting, though specific song choices and original pieces draw occasional reservations.
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Roher’s first narrative feature is admired for its assured blend of intimate drama and sensory suspense. Some find his later plotting or tonal shifts less controlled.
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Niki and Ruthie’s shared musical passion makes their romance the heart of the film for many; a few find it rushed or thin.
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The piano tuner who cracks safes is a fresh hook, even as familiar crime beats emerge later.
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Niki’s lost musical ambitions and loyalty to Harry give the story a human center. Some find the supporting criminals too thinly drawn.
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The personal stakes around Harry’s illness and Niki’s abandoned music career deepen the caper, though some prefer the gentler first half.
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Details of piano tuning feel convincing, though some viewers question the ease of the heists and late coincidences.
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The quick banter between Niki and Harry provides many of the early laughs, while occasional lines in the crime plot strike some as forced.
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Hoffman and Liu draw especially strong support around Woodall, while some reviewers want more for the smaller roles.
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Clicks inside locks, sudden alarms, and escalating criminal pressure create suspense without constant action.
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The easy affection between Niki and Harry is a recurring highlight, making Niki’s risky attempt to help him emotionally credible.
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Its roughly two hour length moves smoothly for many viewers, though some think scenes could have been trimmed.
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The light romantic opening shifts toward violent crime; some praise the balance and others feel the turn jars.
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The film conveys the pain and isolation of hypersensitive hearing through its sound, making Niki’s condition central to the experience.
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New York’s pianos, conservatory, wealthy homes, and street noise give the story a distinctive setting.
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The script balances family loyalty, romance, and crime with deft setups, but its convenient final act is the most common complaint.
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Mechanical close ups and brisk city montages lend energy, although a few find the style too fussy.
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The jazzy score supports the film’s rhythm and musical setting, though a few find the cues intrusive.
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The film favors tightly staged break-ins over large action set pieces; some enjoy that scale, while others want more excitement.
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This contribution earns a clear favorable response.
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The film’s strongest ideas concern lost vocation, found family, and the costs of using a gift for money.
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Critical praise centers on the performances and immersive sound, with repeated reservations about familiar plotting.
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The film connects talent, disability, and the pressure to earn a living, giving its light caper a thoughtful undertone.
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The safecracking premise is easy to follow, but late coincidences and plot turns test plausibility for many.
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The audio description is usable, but its quality is judged only functional.
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Close views of keys, strings, and locks bring tactile detail, although a few viewers find the photography less distinctive than the sound.
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The film’s New York Jewish and immigrant milieu adds texture for some viewers; a few question how fully it develops those cultural threads.
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Reactions to the final act split: some find its musical payoff moving, while others object to coincidences, abruptness, or unresolved threads.
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The hearing driven safecracking idea stands out, while the overall criminal arc often follows recognizable patterns.
Cast & Creators
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NikiHis restrained, physically expressive Niki draws wide praise, though a few viewers find the character too blank or the casting unpersuasive.
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HarryHis warmth, comic timing, and easy rapport with Woodall make Harry a favorite; several viewers wish he had more screen time.
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RuthieHer driven but vulnerable Ruthie is a frequent standout, lending the romance personality and emotional weight.
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DirectorHis narrative debut is admired for its pace, sound led perspective, and blend of genres, with late plot choices dividing opinion.
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MarlaThe performances and craft in this area draw a clear response.
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WriterThe performances and craft in this area draw a clear response.
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Sound DesignerThe performances and craft in this area draw a clear response.
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UriThis contribution earns a clear favorable response.
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WriterHis classically structured script gives the character relationships shape, though some later turns draw reservations.