Tuesday 26 June 2012

Lockout (2012) 7/10

Starring : Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Vincent Regan, Joseph Gilgun, Lennie James, Peter Stormare
Director : James Mather & Stephen St Leger
Running Time : 96 mins

Wrongly accused CIA Agent Marion Snow (Pearce) is offered a deal to avoid being incarcerated in a maximum security prison where prisoners are put into stasis; if he can rescue the presidents daughter, Emilie Warnock (Grace), who is among the hostages being held at the prison, he will obtain his freedom.

In spite of having a stereotypical action plot, set in a stereotypical sci-fi setting, this has some unique qualities that make it stand out. Pearce manages to keep his character interesting by acting blasé about everything that happens to him, while Grace – whose character should be typically useless – actually manages to figure out the key piece of evidence that can gain Pearce his freedom. The action is thick and fast, though some of the effects early on in the move feel like you’re watching a computer game, and fans of violent movies filled with imaginative death scenes will want to add this to their watch list.

You’ll like this if you liked : Total Recall



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