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“Locks ‘Us’ Down”
Being a follower of the Arrowverse, I became a big fan of Caity Lotz, who initially portrayed Black Canary and later transitioned into White Canary, ultimately leading “Legends of Tomorrow.” Alongside her performance, I was particularly impressed with her stunts and the way she executed action sequences with spot-on expressions. When “Arrow” and “Legends” ended, I was more disappointed by the prospect of never seeing Caity in such action-packed episodes again. However, I was pleasantly surprised when the film “Lockdown” was announced, which seemed to promise a satisfying return to action.
With high expectations based on the trailer and posters, I finally watched “The Lockdown.” Did it satisfy or justify the film’s main theme? Let’s discuss.
“The Lockdown” revolves around a fierce prison named Hkantaut, located on the Thailand border. Inmates here have no rights and cannot escape because the warden, Ceten, has ensured that no law applies. The only way out is to participate in illegal fights within the prison; the winner is granted freedom, while losers face execution. The story follows Caity Lotz as Charlie and Leo Howard as Jack, a brother and sister who end up in the prison and their struggle to escape.
Regarding the film’s execution, despite the concept and trailer suggesting high-octane action, the film ultimately disappointed. The plot, centered around illegal fights, spends more time on prolonged drama and build-ups rather than delivering the promised action. Even the climax fight fell flat, which was unusual.
Aside from seeing Caity on screen and a few decent action scenes, there wasn’t much to enjoy. The title “The Lockdown” aptly reflects the experience, as it feels like you’re locked in with no way out until the end.
Caity’s introduction as a journalist who fights local goons was impressive, but her role as a professional trainer preparing for fight sequences seemed odd. The intense action stunts were sparse, and the film’s focus on drama rather than action was disappointing.
Note:* It’s a personal opinion. It will not be based on it’s film run or the talk on the other side.
