Although it is set in present-day New York and stars a charming young couple, Un talento único seems conceived to stir the nostalgia of veteran cinephiles, those who in the 90s enjoyed the regular release of intimate films with characters facing vital, emotional, and moral dilemmas. In this sense, the story of a meticulous piano tuner who suffers from a hearing impairment and discovers an ability to pick locks is reminiscent of the uplifting drama As Good as It Gets – the tuner finds salvation in the love of a pianist – as well as the mix of crime thriller and quirky comedy from Manhattan Murder Mystery.