Lockout is a futuristic action drama about a transcripted military guy in trouble with the law, and forced to rescue the president’s daughter. Sounds a lot like the plot for Escape from New York, doesn’t it?
Unfortunately Lockout is disappointing. Our would-be hero (played by Guy Pearce) is good looking and muscular, but has zero personality. The character is so flat we don’t really care if he lives or dies. The movie itself is well done, but the camera work leaves a lot to be desired. There are a lot of blurred panning and scenes where you wish the camera would zoom in or zoom back, it simply doesn’t feel right based on what we have come to expect in viewing a good movie. The special effects and scenery are all great, but the actors don’t bring this tale to life, and the just comes across poorly. This movie could have been a lot better.
6/10
