Piano Tuner's Secret Talent Unlocks Safes and Danger

The film "Tuner" introduces Niki (Leo Woodall), a former prodigy with perfect pitch and extreme sensitivity to loud noises, working as a piano tuner in New York. His former musician partner, Harry Horowitz (Dustin Hoffman), falls into debt after falling ill, while Niki discovers his acute hearing makes him a natural safecracker.

This newfound talent attracts the attention of Uri (Lior Raz), who runs a dubious security company and uses Niki's skills for theft. Niki also develops a relationship with ambitious music student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), though the romance is criticized as convenient. The movie mixes classical and jazz music, and explores a mini-genre of films combining piano players and crime.

Directed by Daniel Roher and co-written with Robert Ramsey, "Tuner" features strong performances from its cast, including Tovah Feldshuh and Lior Raz. Despite its engaging elements, the film has faced criticism for a jarring mix of genres, the convenient romance, and the underutilization of Dustin Hoffman's character after he falls ill.