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Lockout
2012 95 min France PG-13 16+
★5.8
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Director: James Mather, Steve Saint Leger
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Description
Set in the near future, Lockout follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent , whose one chance at obtaining freedom lies in the dangerous mission of rescuing the President's daughter from rioting convicts at an outer space maximum security prison.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$14.33M
Worldwide:
$32.95M
Starring
Guy Pearce
Actor
Maggie Grace
Actor
Peter Stormare
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Lockout is a throwback to 90s-style action cinema, functioning as a deliberate, schlocky homage rather than a cerebral sci-fi epic. While the film is widely criticized for its derivative plot and inconsistent visual effects, it succeeds for many as a guilty pleasure defined by Guy Pearce's charismatic, cynical lead performance.
| Acting | Guy Pearce delivers a charismatic and cynical lead performance that anchors the film's tone. | |
| Originality | The film intentionally mimics the tropes and style of 80s and 90s action cinema, serving as a nostalgic 'guilty pleasure' for its target audience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as thin, clichéd, and illogical, with some critics finding the dialogue pompous while others appreciate its sardonic wit. | |
| Production | The visual effects are inconsistent, with some scenes appearing effective while others suffer from low-budget, game-like CGI quality. | |
| Acting | The villain performance by Joseph Gilgun is widely regarded as a standout, over-the-top highlight of the cast. |