
Lockout
A cynical ex-government operative, framed for a crime he didn’t commit, is unexpectedly thrust into a brutal and darkly humorous survival scenario: infiltrating a state-of-the-art orbital prison overrun by hardened criminals to rescue the President’s rebellious daughter. Unlike typical space action films focused on grand strategy, *Lockout* delivers a claustrophobic, visceral experience reminiscent of a futuristic action-horror, emphasizing inventive, close-quarters combat within the prison’s decaying infrastructure and a desperate, ticking-clock race against a self-imposed lockdown. The narrative leans into a deliberately over-the-top, almost playful tone, contrasting the high stakes with a protagonist forced to rely on cunning and brute force rather than heroic ideals. Beyond the frantic action, the film explores themes of institutional corruption and the expendability of individuals within a ruthless political system, offering a surprisingly cynical perspective on power and justice.
Movie Details
- Directors
- Stephen St. Leger, James Mather
- Release Date
- 2012-04-12
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (2039)
Cast
- Guy Pearce
- Maggie Grace
- Vincent Regan
- Joseph Gilgun
- Lennie James
- Peter Stormare
- Jacky Ido
- Tim Plester
- Mark Tankersley
- Anne-Solenne Hatte













