They say that one of the tests of a Director's ability is how much he can do without words, whether this be a sequence, a montage, or an action scene. With The Locksmith, Eromose showcases that he can do a whole lot. Pacing, Atmosphere, Suspense, and efficiency are all strength of an Eromose film but here they are amped to the Nth degree and on Full Display. The simplicity of form allows you to see his strengths as a Director at play, very clearly. Every time I watch an Eromose film I get to see a new skill in his tool box and a new facet of his repertoire emerges. More than any of his other films, this is the prime calling card that shows that Eromose doing a Sci-Fi, Action, or Fantasy film would be a sight to see; all these genres, inherently more visually minded and in their nature set to praise a masterful handling of suspense and atmosphere would owe their kinetic and times tempered and controlled start to The Locksmith. A must see film for any fan of Eromose's work.
