A Score to Settle

A Score to Settle is a 2019 action-thriller film directed by Shawn Ku. It stars Nicolas Cage and Benjamin Bratt.[1]

A Score to Settle
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShawn Ku
Produced byKevin DeWalt
Eric Gozlan
Danielle Masters
Screenplay byJohn Stuart Newman
StarringNicolas Cage
Benjamin Bratt
Music byJohn Kaefer
CinematographyMark Dobrescu
Edited byChad Galster
Production
company
Highland Film Group
GoldRush Entertainment
Mind's Eye Entertainment
Paragon Media Production
Saturn Films
Ingenious
Distributed byRLJE Films
Release date
  • August 2, 2019 (2019-08-02) (United States)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It was released on August 2, 2019, by RLJE Films.

Plot

An ex-enforcer for a local crime syndicate has vowed to enact retribution on his mob bosses after 19 years of wrongful imprisonment. The only thing diverting him from his violent plans is a newfound relationship with his son.

Cast

Production

Filming locations are in British Columbia, Canada. Cage learned to play piano for his role in the film.[2]

Release

In April 2019, RLJE Films acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an August 2, 2019, release.[3]


Reception

As of June 2020, A Score to Settle holds a 15% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 10.[4] Metacritic gave the film a weighted average rating of 37 out of 100, based on 5 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[5]

Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter called the film "forgettable" and "underwhelming", and said: "Ku shows a decent grasp of plot mechanics, but never manages to adequately develop the characters or effectively modulate the film’s pacing, even in the brief action scenes, which prove too tame by typical Cage standards."[6] Noel Murray from Los Angeles Times similarly criticized the plot, action sequences, and development of underworld characters. However, he praised Cage's performance, writing: "With him, the movie isn’t just watchable, it’s occasionally riveting. ... Cage plays even the blandest pulp material with soul and gusto, as though the pathetic grudges of a petty criminal were the stuff of epic drama".[7]

Sean Boelman of Popaxiom gave the film a mixed rating of 2.6/5, writing that: "A Score to Settle is a ton of fun for what it is. If you come in expecting a masterpiece, you will surely be disappointed. However, if you want a schlocky action movie featuring the always entertaining Nicolas Cage, this movie is definitely worth the rental fee".[8]

References
  1. McNary, Dave (October 26, 2017). "Nicolas Cage to Star in Action-Thriller 'A Score to Settle'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (October 26, 2017). "Nicolas Cage Has 'A Score To Settle' In Action Thriller From Highland Film Group – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  3. Hipes, Patrick (April 23, 2019). "Nicolas Cage Action Thriller 'A Score To Settle' Getting August Release In RLJE Films Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  4. "A Score to Settle (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  5. "A Score to Settle Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  6. Lowe, Justin (August 2, 2019). "'A Score to Settle': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  7. Murray, Noel (August 1, 2019). "Review: Nicolas Cage has 'A Score to Settle'; plus 'The Operative' and more". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  8. Boelman, Sean (July 29, 2019). "Review: A SCORE TO SETTLE Is A Fun But Generic Revenge Thriller". Popaxiom. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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