Leo Woodall impresses as a shy piano tuner whose perfect pitch and hearing prove invaluable to a group of thieves. Niki, lives with hyperacusis – an increased sensitivity to sound. Meanwhile, Harry (Dustin Hoffman), Niki’s boss and mentor, is losing his hearing. When Harry is locked out of his safe, Niki discovers a new talent that will both transform and threaten his sedate, quietly uneventful life. Tuner is an enjoyable, wonderfully understated crime caper with a swirl of romance. Boasting outstanding sound design, kinetic editing and a screenplay that balances smart plot twists with richly drawn characterisation, Tuner balances the thriller edge of Michael Mann’s Thief with the sonic fascination of Whiplash, hitting all the right keys for a great time at the movies.
