Tuner tells the unusual story of Nikki, played by Leo Woodall, a talented piano tuner who flourishes despite sensitivity to loud noises. A chance encounter with safe crackers uncovers his talent for opening safes. Nikki falls into a secret life of crime when his mentor, played by Dustin Hoffman, suffers an attack, landing him in a hospital bed with bill mounting daily. The safe cracking jobs can help pay his mentor's bills. Along the way, Nikki meets Ruthie, played by Havana Rose Liu, a musical prodigy working toward an apprenticeship with a famous composer. The tension mounts as the crimes build, threatening Nikki's romance and life. Tuner throws a plot twist toward the end that to me, turned the movie from pretty good to great. A second twist and a shocker of an ending made this experience a pleasure. I found Tuner one of the best movies I've seen this year. 4 Stars.
