Every once in awhile a movie will come out that surprises you with how good it is. Unlocked is such a movie. It has everything a movie goer wants. It has an intelligent plot, It has twists and turns within that plot, it has good acting by an A-list cast and a fast tempo delivery that holds your attention for the whole movie. All in all a very entertaining movie and I think that is all the audience wants for their money. Kudos on a job well done!
244 Reviews
Nice "Covert Action" in the field.
Rcellich22 April 2018
Entertaining several twists. Female lead is a bit of prodigy like the main character in "Covert Action". Some differences, i.e. is already in field, no mention of personal history on the main character, except that she is depressed by inability to stop a bombing in time, and how she came to be sourced by CIA.
Character development could be better. More flashbacks, fleshing out would have been good for identifying with characters.
Follow up (what outcome) on some of the supporting cast would be nice as well.
I'd like to see this arrangement again though in sequel - think it could do well.
Character development could be better. More flashbacks, fleshing out would have been good for identifying with characters.
Follow up (what outcome) on some of the supporting cast would be nice as well.
I'd like to see this arrangement again though in sequel - think it could do well.
Well crafted spy movie
Ranbl9 May 2019
The movie is well done technically with a great cast but they don't really talk about the ideology nor do we really get to know the characters so we are left with lots of action with many twists but nothing you will remember half an hour after you see the credits.
A decent time waster for VOD. if you are looking for a John La Carre novel sophistication look elsewhere.
Ahead of it's time, or a warning
daillstate8 January 2021
Movie was released in 2017, but it's so 2020 is scary. Also, as I'm watching this, I only guessed one bad guy! All the liars are so convincing, you can't trust anyone in this thriller! I recommend this as a good watch.
What a pleasant surprise
Gordon-112 September 2017
This film tells the story of a CIA agent who is haunted by her past failed mission. She is recruited to interrogate a terrorist in London, but things take a horrifying turn when she finds out that the new mission is compromised.
"Unlocked" has a great story. It is engaging, thrilling and full of surprises. There are so many twists and turns, and you just don't know who you can trust. The ending is very intense, and my palms got all sweaty! "Unlocked" is a pleasant surprise.
"Unlocked" has a great story. It is engaging, thrilling and full of surprises. There are so many twists and turns, and you just don't know who you can trust. The ending is very intense, and my palms got all sweaty! "Unlocked" is a pleasant surprise.
Entertaining action movie
kenz-658304 November 2020
Entertaining spy / action movie with a lot of plot twists. There is not much character development or a very deep plot, so if you do not care for that, this could be a nice friday night popcorn action flick for you.
For Dutch readers: Leuke actiefilm met veel wendingen in het verhaal. Er zit niet veel diepgang in het verhaal of de karakters. Maar als je dat geen probleem vindt, is het prima vermaak voor een vrijdagavond.
For Dutch readers: Leuke actiefilm met veel wendingen in het verhaal. Er zit niet veel diepgang in het verhaal of de karakters. Maar als je dat geen probleem vindt, is het prima vermaak voor een vrijdagavond.
An Interesting Crime Thriller Spy Drama Full of Twists
MichaelNontonMulu13 May 2017
To tell you the truth, I did not know anything about this movie. I had neither seen the trailer nor read the synopsis to it. So you could imagine my surprise when we were given twist after twist through out the whole movie. My wife and I were pretty surprised of the first twist and we were kept on guessing till the very end (Although some twists were easier to guess than others), but nevertheless we were quite entertained.
The main story itself was a bit stereotype about terrorists plotting to do some horrifying attack and must be stopped at all costs. But the interesting part was actually those surprising twists. In addition, the fighting and gun shooting scenes were surprisingly good. The sound effects particularly during the guns blazing were cool and added the element of suspense. One more thing that I liked about this movie was the fact that they really used real-time method like in 24 TV series starring Kiefer Sutherland.
This may not be an instant classic crime thriller movie, but I personally felt that this one was not too bad. In fact it was pretty enjoyable and it even had some brief funny moments. The movie also had some interesting large cast of well known stars with John Malkovich whom I dubbed as the star performer despite having limited screen time. Orlando Bloom sadly looked old in this movie (totally unlike his performances as Legolas that made him became a ladies' favorite). While Noomi Rapace started to build her own rapport as lead star of thriller/action movies.
Now if you are a fan of a crime thriller movie with multiple twists through out the movie, combined with brief action sequences every now and then, you should give this one a try and see it for yourself. But if you are not a fan of such genre, or if you prefer a very intelligent crime thriller drama, then perhaps this would not really satisfy you.
For my complete review, pls have a look at michaelnontonmulu.blogspot.co.id
The main story itself was a bit stereotype about terrorists plotting to do some horrifying attack and must be stopped at all costs. But the interesting part was actually those surprising twists. In addition, the fighting and gun shooting scenes were surprisingly good. The sound effects particularly during the guns blazing were cool and added the element of suspense. One more thing that I liked about this movie was the fact that they really used real-time method like in 24 TV series starring Kiefer Sutherland.
This may not be an instant classic crime thriller movie, but I personally felt that this one was not too bad. In fact it was pretty enjoyable and it even had some brief funny moments. The movie also had some interesting large cast of well known stars with John Malkovich whom I dubbed as the star performer despite having limited screen time. Orlando Bloom sadly looked old in this movie (totally unlike his performances as Legolas that made him became a ladies' favorite). While Noomi Rapace started to build her own rapport as lead star of thriller/action movies.
Now if you are a fan of a crime thriller movie with multiple twists through out the movie, combined with brief action sequences every now and then, you should give this one a try and see it for yourself. But if you are not a fan of such genre, or if you prefer a very intelligent crime thriller drama, then perhaps this would not really satisfy you.
For my complete review, pls have a look at michaelnontonmulu.blogspot.co.id
An engaging spy film that tries to be politically correct
ginocox-206-33696825 August 2017
"Unlocked" offers a Byzantine plot filled with unexpected twists, a talented cast and decent production values. Many of the plot devices are familiar tropes, but some seem fresh, including a sequence involving a motorcycle and an early reversal of fortune. The story is engaging, but never quite edge-of-your-seat enthralling. At the end, it seems a worthwhile experience, but devoid of anything really fresh.
Spy films don't mix well with politically liberal ideals. The typical spy film entails extrajudicial executions, capital punishment, enhanced interrogation, kidnappings, violation of treaties, immigrants engaged in spy cells, profiling and all manner of activities that outrage liberals. This film seems to attempt to defer or pander to liberal sensitivities, while pursuing a plot that requires a right-wing mindset. The results often seem a bit awkward. Muslim immigrants have an elaborate network of sleeper cells, but some of the Muslims are good people who object to their religion of peace being subverted by extremists. Most immigrants are hard-working, but need help acclimating to local customs. Women are just as capable, or more so, as intelligence officers. They are dedicated, less likely to betray their country and capable of going head-to-head in unarmed combat against two opponents who each outweigh them by half. The real villains aren't the peace- loving Muslms, but the hard line extremists in our own governments who manipulate our enemies for political gain. At several points in the film, it feels as if the filmmakers are pausing the action to present homework assignments from a community college course in civics.
The script is not entirely satisfying dramatically. In addition to distracting political subtext, too many characters know too much about future events. The protagonist doesn't seem to need to work very hard to uncover things. There are a lot of coincidences. The protagonist more often seems to be knocked about by events, rather than driving them. There are too many remorseless murderers willing to employ weapons of mass destruction for a price. At least three significant characters may have died, but we're not entirely certain.
Overall, it's an engaging movie that might have been better if it invested less effort in trying to be politically correct.
Spy films don't mix well with politically liberal ideals. The typical spy film entails extrajudicial executions, capital punishment, enhanced interrogation, kidnappings, violation of treaties, immigrants engaged in spy cells, profiling and all manner of activities that outrage liberals. This film seems to attempt to defer or pander to liberal sensitivities, while pursuing a plot that requires a right-wing mindset. The results often seem a bit awkward. Muslim immigrants have an elaborate network of sleeper cells, but some of the Muslims are good people who object to their religion of peace being subverted by extremists. Most immigrants are hard-working, but need help acclimating to local customs. Women are just as capable, or more so, as intelligence officers. They are dedicated, less likely to betray their country and capable of going head-to-head in unarmed combat against two opponents who each outweigh them by half. The real villains aren't the peace- loving Muslms, but the hard line extremists in our own governments who manipulate our enemies for political gain. At several points in the film, it feels as if the filmmakers are pausing the action to present homework assignments from a community college course in civics.
The script is not entirely satisfying dramatically. In addition to distracting political subtext, too many characters know too much about future events. The protagonist doesn't seem to need to work very hard to uncover things. There are a lot of coincidences. The protagonist more often seems to be knocked about by events, rather than driving them. There are too many remorseless murderers willing to employ weapons of mass destruction for a price. At least three significant characters may have died, but we're not entirely certain.
Overall, it's an engaging movie that might have been better if it invested less effort in trying to be politically correct.
This is a hair-rising espionage thriller from Michael Apted with star-studded cast giving awesome interpretations .
ma-cortes19 March 2023
Engaging and twisted thriller concerning the spy-world and mostly developed in London . Alice Racine (Noomi Rapace) works at a London Community Center as a therapist . She lives alone in a quiet apartment . However, it is revealed that she is a previous interrogation officer for the Central Intelligence who retired after she broke a bomber too late resulting in an explosion killing numerous people in Paris. Alice secretly longs for a chance to make things right and frequently meets with MI5 Intelligence Chief Emily Knowles (Tony Colette) for another possible job. Racine's former trainer and mentor Eric Lasche (Michael Douglas) encourages her not to let the guilt of her failure destroy her and explains that she could still help in the future in the field. Then the female agent on the run from assassins as well as sniper operatives and she has to stop the terror and must fight the conspiracy. Meanwhile , the CIA and MI5 learn that a biological attack on an American target by Islamic extremist Yazeed Khalil will be launched in Britain in collaboration with Islamic convert David Mercer. The truth has many enemies !
Intriguing and suspenseful movie containing thrills , crosses , double-crosses , shootouts , spectacular action scenes , plot twists and turns . Story's core is interesting and script is dense with information and drama . The ultra-brisk editing and rapid scenes movement leaves little time to consider some inadequacies . Regarding peculiar relationships among top-of-the-range spies along with bloody terrorism and impressive action set pieces . The plot is simple and plain , as an ex-agent is hired for a short work , but then she finds herself tangled in a deadly conspiracy . The picture is acceptable and passable but it results to be predictable and delivers a 'deja vu' sensation . The use of geopolitical messages to add weight to a the subplots . Director Michael Apted's desire to bring more authentic female characters to the action genre was the inspiration for this his most recent feature film , that's why he got the great role for Noomi Rapace as the new heroine of the recent action thrillers . As Noomi Rapace provides nice acting as an ex CIA agent , she's an interrogator lured into a ruse that puts London at risk of a biological attack . Rapace has become herself an expert heroine in various thrillers , action and suspense movies and she even performed all her own stunts for her valiant characters, such as : Sherlock Holmes : A Game of Shadows , Rupture , Stockholm, The drop (2014) , Child 44 (2015) , Unlocked (2017) , What Happened to Monday (2017) , Close (2019). Noomi Rapace sustains interest enough in this tale of double-agents, betrayal , sacrifice and terrorism . Orlando Bloom is good as well , as a tough ex-soldier and Michael Douglas is cool displaying an enjoyable performance as the elderly CIA agent .They are well accompanied by a good support cast , such as : Toni Collette , John Malkovich , Matthew Marsh , Makram Khoury, Brian Caspe, among others .
This nail-biting film packs adequate , evocative cinematography by George Richmond and rousing musical score by Stephen Barton . The motion picture was well realized by Michael Apted . He was a good filmmaker whose works received some great reviews from his first big hit. He was good writer/ producer/director of several successes , such as : ¨The word is not enough¨, ¨Gorillas in the mist¨ , ¨Class action¨, ¨Nell¨, ¨Enigma¨, ¨Gorky Park¨ , ¨Sweeney¨ , ¨Agatha¨, ¨The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader¨, among others . Rating : 6.5/10 , above average and worthwhile seeing , youngsters and action lovers will enjoy this film . It's a very likable thriller and enormously appealing for young men and adults. Overall this is a really agreeable movie .
Intriguing and suspenseful movie containing thrills , crosses , double-crosses , shootouts , spectacular action scenes , plot twists and turns . Story's core is interesting and script is dense with information and drama . The ultra-brisk editing and rapid scenes movement leaves little time to consider some inadequacies . Regarding peculiar relationships among top-of-the-range spies along with bloody terrorism and impressive action set pieces . The plot is simple and plain , as an ex-agent is hired for a short work , but then she finds herself tangled in a deadly conspiracy . The picture is acceptable and passable but it results to be predictable and delivers a 'deja vu' sensation . The use of geopolitical messages to add weight to a the subplots . Director Michael Apted's desire to bring more authentic female characters to the action genre was the inspiration for this his most recent feature film , that's why he got the great role for Noomi Rapace as the new heroine of the recent action thrillers . As Noomi Rapace provides nice acting as an ex CIA agent , she's an interrogator lured into a ruse that puts London at risk of a biological attack . Rapace has become herself an expert heroine in various thrillers , action and suspense movies and she even performed all her own stunts for her valiant characters, such as : Sherlock Holmes : A Game of Shadows , Rupture , Stockholm, The drop (2014) , Child 44 (2015) , Unlocked (2017) , What Happened to Monday (2017) , Close (2019). Noomi Rapace sustains interest enough in this tale of double-agents, betrayal , sacrifice and terrorism . Orlando Bloom is good as well , as a tough ex-soldier and Michael Douglas is cool displaying an enjoyable performance as the elderly CIA agent .They are well accompanied by a good support cast , such as : Toni Collette , John Malkovich , Matthew Marsh , Makram Khoury, Brian Caspe, among others .
This nail-biting film packs adequate , evocative cinematography by George Richmond and rousing musical score by Stephen Barton . The motion picture was well realized by Michael Apted . He was a good filmmaker whose works received some great reviews from his first big hit. He was good writer/ producer/director of several successes , such as : ¨The word is not enough¨, ¨Gorillas in the mist¨ , ¨Class action¨, ¨Nell¨, ¨Enigma¨, ¨Gorky Park¨ , ¨Sweeney¨ , ¨Agatha¨, ¨The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader¨, among others . Rating : 6.5/10 , above average and worthwhile seeing , youngsters and action lovers will enjoy this film . It's a very likable thriller and enormously appealing for young men and adults. Overall this is a really agreeable movie .
Achievements(?)
kosmasp28 February 2021
Some twists work better than others ... some thrillers are just predictable most of the time. This is something along those lines. But it has quite the great actors to really help it and elevate it, no matter how frustrated I got with certain ... decisions - from characters or story wise.
Everyone involved seems to had a good time filming this, which is quite the feat, considering the theme this carries. The tension is there from start to finish and I would say it does a good job with some very sensible issues. For some that may be a bit too neat at times, but don't forget, this is just a movie. Entertaining at that too, if you forgive how crazy one of the twists is ...
Everyone involved seems to had a good time filming this, which is quite the feat, considering the theme this carries. The tension is there from start to finish and I would say it does a good job with some very sensible issues. For some that may be a bit too neat at times, but don't forget, this is just a movie. Entertaining at that too, if you forgive how crazy one of the twists is ...
Spymovie with twists, a good director and good actors, what could go wrong?
wowhaaa7 July 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Everything, in this case.
1st: Spymovie - we've seen many of these and Unlocked unlocked (huh!) every possible twists and clichés a spy-movie could offer for the viewer.
2st: Twists - like stated above,there are many, and exactly because of the huge amount of them, if you've ever watched any Mission Impossible, or Bourne movies, you will find out the next one BEFORE they even happen.
3rd: Good director, who has no superpowers to make a great movie from a "ctrl+c ctrl+v" screenplay, that is full of plot holes, non-senses, clichés. He is still doing a great job, and at least keeps the pace up, making Unlocked a somewhat watchable action-movie.
4rd: Just look at the credits, Noomi Rapace, John Malkovich, Toni Colette, Michael Douglas. Oh, I almost forgot that Orlando Bloom was in the movie, too. It's hard to use that many talent in a single movie, and despite all of the stars worth their money and doing alright, they are too much at once.
*SPOILERS FROM HERE*
I will elaborate my statements above,and you will agree with me once you saw the movie.
Since you know it is a spy-movie, you know from the very start, that nobody can't be trusted. Everybody knows that.
Except the main character, who is a CIA interrogator and should've known better, but she seems the most clueless person in the entire world for the most part of the movie. She's been played and fooled as may times as possible.
Alright, the whole CIA isn't any better as it took them almost a day to notice that their VIP captivate with the whole CIA team escorting him did not arrive to the final destination.
Now let's see some clichés!
Michael Douglas plays the wise old mentor of the main character a la Jon Voight in the 1st M:I movie. Surprise! He will die early. Surprise! He will return later. How and why is the "main ""twist"" " in the movie so I won't tell you right away. You can find out easily on your own at the very moment he dies on screen.
More clichés are like flashbacks to (supposedly) fill up plot holes and make our jaws drop. Did not work. Silent white haired bad guy. (Lethal Weapon and Da Vinci code should ring a bell) Useless funny characters, a secret apartment to hide at with keys above the fire extinguisher etc. etc.
Let's move on to the too many stars in one movie problem. Poor Orlando Bloom who suffered the most (in my opinion). He is in the movie for like 30 minutes. During this short time he meets and makes friends with protagonist, fights alongside her, turns against her, then disappears. Yes, disappears as nobody knows for sure what happened with him but all honestly nobody will care in the end. Again, Alice was the silly one here who trusted the military trained guy who all accidentally showed up at the supposedly secret apartment in the very moment she arrived.
These moments ruin the entire movie. Also, Alice is an interrogator, still she's the one who tracks down the public enemy No.1 bad guy in the end and assassinates him which also makes zero sense.
I could go on and point out all these disturbing moments and non-senses, but you better watch it yourself. Or not, if you listened closely.
They had all the chance to make a good movie but Unlocked wanted to be much more than that. And it failed.
1st: Spymovie - we've seen many of these and Unlocked unlocked (huh!) every possible twists and clichés a spy-movie could offer for the viewer.
2st: Twists - like stated above,there are many, and exactly because of the huge amount of them, if you've ever watched any Mission Impossible, or Bourne movies, you will find out the next one BEFORE they even happen.
3rd: Good director, who has no superpowers to make a great movie from a "ctrl+c ctrl+v" screenplay, that is full of plot holes, non-senses, clichés. He is still doing a great job, and at least keeps the pace up, making Unlocked a somewhat watchable action-movie.
4rd: Just look at the credits, Noomi Rapace, John Malkovich, Toni Colette, Michael Douglas. Oh, I almost forgot that Orlando Bloom was in the movie, too. It's hard to use that many talent in a single movie, and despite all of the stars worth their money and doing alright, they are too much at once.
*SPOILERS FROM HERE*
I will elaborate my statements above,and you will agree with me once you saw the movie.
Since you know it is a spy-movie, you know from the very start, that nobody can't be trusted. Everybody knows that.
Except the main character, who is a CIA interrogator and should've known better, but she seems the most clueless person in the entire world for the most part of the movie. She's been played and fooled as may times as possible.
Alright, the whole CIA isn't any better as it took them almost a day to notice that their VIP captivate with the whole CIA team escorting him did not arrive to the final destination.
Now let's see some clichés!
Michael Douglas plays the wise old mentor of the main character a la Jon Voight in the 1st M:I movie. Surprise! He will die early. Surprise! He will return later. How and why is the "main ""twist"" " in the movie so I won't tell you right away. You can find out easily on your own at the very moment he dies on screen.
More clichés are like flashbacks to (supposedly) fill up plot holes and make our jaws drop. Did not work. Silent white haired bad guy. (Lethal Weapon and Da Vinci code should ring a bell) Useless funny characters, a secret apartment to hide at with keys above the fire extinguisher etc. etc.
Let's move on to the too many stars in one movie problem. Poor Orlando Bloom who suffered the most (in my opinion). He is in the movie for like 30 minutes. During this short time he meets and makes friends with protagonist, fights alongside her, turns against her, then disappears. Yes, disappears as nobody knows for sure what happened with him but all honestly nobody will care in the end. Again, Alice was the silly one here who trusted the military trained guy who all accidentally showed up at the supposedly secret apartment in the very moment she arrived.
These moments ruin the entire movie. Also, Alice is an interrogator, still she's the one who tracks down the public enemy No.1 bad guy in the end and assassinates him which also makes zero sense.
I could go on and point out all these disturbing moments and non-senses, but you better watch it yourself. Or not, if you listened closely.
They had all the chance to make a good movie but Unlocked wanted to be much more than that. And it failed.
Excellent action, keeps the pace!
ThomDerd10 September 2017
I didn't know what to expect as i had not seen the trailer and I decided to watch the film due to excellent actress Noomi Rapace. I was surprised by the flow of action and the pace of the film. If you are looking for a good action-adventure that will keep you on edge, this is the film for you. It is one of the better films that have a smart take on the counter-terrorism movie universe. Enjoy!
The all star cast couldn't save this OK cliché'd film
Top_Dawg_Critic24 August 2017
Great cast, great acting, decent directing and editing but the writing was all over the place. Even the all star cast couldn't save this OK cliché'd film, and full of clichés it was. Had the story been a little tighter with less (and unnecessary) surprise (barely) plot twists (predictable), I would have enjoyed it more. Would I watch it again? Nope. It's a 7/10 from me.
twisty Bourne
SnoopyStyle24 December 2017
In London, CIA interrogator Alice Racine (Noomi Rapace) is still haunted by her failure resulting in a terrorist attack. She reluctantly accepts an emergency call to interrogate a suspect in a possible future biological attack. She starts to suspect something wrong and barely escapes from her handlers' bullets. With important information, she seeks help from her mentor Eric Lasch (Michael Douglas). Eric directs her to a safe house before he is killed. She finds thief Jack Alcott (Orlando Bloom) at the house and finds her superior Bob Hunter (John Malkovich) distrusting her. She gets help from Emily Knowles (Toni Collette) at MI5 but they are double-crossed.
Veteran British director Michael Apted has a Bond movie in his resume. This one feels more like a Bourne movie especially after Alice first uncovers the trap. The overall problem for me is the various twists. They are obvious and annoyingly twisty. The motivation is questionable. It seems like they already have the connection and the code in the end which makes all the chasing around unnecessary. Imagine the suspect delivering the cancel code. That's essentially what happens and it doesn't matter. Think about it. Also, the villain's motive is the stuff of cartoons. The overall premise needs some rethinking and rewriting.
Veteran British director Michael Apted has a Bond movie in his resume. This one feels more like a Bourne movie especially after Alice first uncovers the trap. The overall problem for me is the various twists. They are obvious and annoyingly twisty. The motivation is questionable. It seems like they already have the connection and the code in the end which makes all the chasing around unnecessary. Imagine the suspect delivering the cancel code. That's essentially what happens and it doesn't matter. Think about it. Also, the villain's motive is the stuff of cartoons. The overall premise needs some rethinking and rewriting.
Loved it. Deserves much higher than a 6. At least 7.5.
ireadsfandf27 August 2017
Three Days of the Condor meets Jason Bourne meets bio warfare. Nooni Rapace was excellent as the lead. Acting was superior all the way around. Plot was good with excellent pace. The 6 rating on this film is misleading and inaccurate in my opinion. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys spy/action flicks.
Not a bad action flick, indeed.
subxerogravity2 September 2017
Noomi Rapace does it again, bringing us another suspenseful action thriller. (She did a Sci-Fi thriller for Netflix called What Happen to Monday (Would recommend). For Unlocked, Rapace plays a CIA interrogator called in after years of inactive duty to get info about a possible bioweapon, when she discovers that the people she was working for are not CIA. Now she's on the run and racing against the clock to prove to the CIA she's on their side and stop a terrorist strike.
Would have not expected the original Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo series to become somewhat of an action movie star. It maybe too early to make that call, but so far I like what she's doing and I like what she was doing in this movie. Unlocked is not a bad story to follow and it has plenty of action to keep me satisfied.
http://cinemagardens.com It also has a pretty stellar cast that includes Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, John Malkovich and Micheal Douglas all taking Rapace lead. Little surprise that it was not in more theaters as it turned into a good movie to watch.
Would have not expected the original Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo series to become somewhat of an action movie star. It maybe too early to make that call, but so far I like what she's doing and I like what she was doing in this movie. Unlocked is not a bad story to follow and it has plenty of action to keep me satisfied.
http://cinemagardens.com It also has a pretty stellar cast that includes Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, John Malkovich and Micheal Douglas all taking Rapace lead. Little surprise that it was not in more theaters as it turned into a good movie to watch.
2017? Is this Predictive Programming?
alphervs21 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Ok, I watched this movie in 2021. The characters are vaguely interesting, and of course familiar (Michael Douglas, John Malkovich--but they don't have major roles). What is peculiar about this film is that it could have been the same script as "Event 201--2019 to the present". After some time, we realize what the actual plot of the film is--to send virally infected Americans back from a U. S. type football game held in London, to infect the U. S. and thereby alert the 3 letter agencies how "ill prepared" the U. S. is for such an attack. Ill-prepared? Except for the fact that this plot is hatched by our usual squad--jihadis using some Soviet-developed virus, rather than what actually happened at the end of 2019. I think I wouldn't want to be the scriptwriter for this film. In fact, it is a sleeper, and a good example of predictive prgramming for film students.
Good movie
juanmsbarra31 March 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Good movie, you can waste some minutes of your life, but:
- Extremely predictable ending.
- During the 'port' scene there is a huge mistake, semi-automatic gus reload amoatically, so after she shoots gun shoud be loaded.She tooks out the magazine, but that doesn´t unload the pistol that remains with a bullet inside. She sould have blown his knee.
- Douglas does a good job, but at the end, he makes this super stupid mistake completely out of carater. The guy was cool all along, and sudenly (and in order to achive what?).
Modern spy movie with a lot of twists
deloudelouvain24 October 2017
If you like movies with a lot of twists and turns then you definitely have to give this one a shot. Because if there is one thing that this movie doesn't lack it's twists. At one point it wasn't easy to follow I thought but at the end it all fits together and you get a clear view. Unlocked is a modern spy movie with a lot of action so you don't have time to get bored. The main character Alice Racine is played by Noomi Rapace and she did a good job. As a CIA agent she gets caught in a web of intrigues and betrayals. The rest of the cast with excellent actors such as John Malkovich, Orlando Bloom, Michael Douglas and Toni Collette only adds to the quality of the movie. You never have a dull moment and the movie requires your full attention all the time. Certainly worth watching if you like this kind of movies.
Scary prospect of a movie even before Covid
hejhurmadu9 May 2020
If you're reading this during or post Covid it does make you wonder if that is what is going on in the world right now.
This movie pre Covid would seem like another Cat and Mouse chase with a few minor twists and turns. There are many characters to try to keep track of and the slightly predicable bad guy confrontation....
...But add Covid to the mix when watching this and the story has taken on a whole new aspect which glosses over the slightly dodgy acting and predicability.
A relatable and likeable background movie.
This movie pre Covid would seem like another Cat and Mouse chase with a few minor twists and turns. There are many characters to try to keep track of and the slightly predicable bad guy confrontation....
...But add Covid to the mix when watching this and the story has taken on a whole new aspect which glosses over the slightly dodgy acting and predicability.
A relatable and likeable background movie.
A Fun Thriller
twirf10 April 2018
I recently watched "Unlocked" starring Naomi Rapace on Netflix. About a third of the way through the movie Orlando Bloom appeared and I thought to myself, Oh, no, the makers couldn't let a woman carry the movie without bringing in a hunky man (love interest alert!) to help her do all the things that she, only a mere woman, couldn't manage on her own. I won't spoil the movie for who might wish to see it but suffice to say that it didn't turn out that way at all. Naomi Rapace managed very well on her own, better in fact than Orlando Bloom, who in his defence was only a mere man. Despite its absurd premise the movie was very entertaining mainly because it had a talented woman in the lead. Since watching the movie I have read some reviews, most of which were scathing - unjustifiably in my opinion. The acting was interesting: the low-key but very compelling Rapace and Toni Collette contrasting nicely with John Malkovich in full Mad Hatter mode. The plot and its pacing effective enough, despite various plot lapses. The casting of Michael Douglas was a major blunder: simply having him in the movie gives half the plot away and (as I said) the premise, Douglas's rationale for the goings-on he put in motion, is about as silly as silly can be. But we don't learn that rationale until the end of the movie. Till then it is a movie that gives its audience an enjoyable couple of hours.
Kind of fell apart for me at the end
tvogelaar14 May 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Despite the many tropes of betrayal and faked deaths, I kind of liked most of the movie. It had interesting parts and had some decent twists. But the real bad guys and their motives were revealed. They basically wanted to release a deadly virus to wipe out both the UK and the USA. Of course, our heroine saves the day. But I missed a proper motivation for the bad guys. Only the Joker gets away with 'just wanting to see the world burn'. The jokers in this movie want these countries to be more aware of potential danger, by endangering them. Really? I don't buy it.
Also, a boy gets infected in a lab and he runs back to play with his buddies. The guy in the lab does not interfere. The child becomes ill, but is quarantined in time and, miraculously, none of his buddies was infected. This scene is just to show how horrible the virus is, but it creates a giant plot hole.
Also, a boy gets infected in a lab and he runs back to play with his buddies. The guy in the lab does not interfere. The child becomes ill, but is quarantined in time and, miraculously, none of his buddies was infected. This scene is just to show how horrible the virus is, but it creates a giant plot hole.
very good and entertaining thriller
vserrol9 September 2017
I felt like rating it as a ten simply to fight back against the haters, but felt that it would be hypocritical to do exactly the opposite of those who so easily award 1 or 2 stars when the movie is patently far better than that.
The action took a while to build up steam but was worth the wait. The role of Jack did feel a bit contrived but this is a bloody thriller after all. Strange that Blooms role as Jack should be criticized by many as unbelievable but his biggest role, the one that launched his career and made him famous, was that of an elf.
The reason why I actually enjoy most movies, is because I can easily suspend belief in what is (excluding documentaries, of course) after all, a story made up to entertain people.
The chief criteria for my enjoyment of a movie is, was I entertained by it? Good writing, good acting and good production values all help create the impression that I watched something worthwhile. If I am entertained by the movie, I am far more forgiving of it's minor flaws.
My wife and I discussed the reason for so much negative criticism and considered it might well be because many of the Muslims were shown to be human, an idea obviously anathema to many viewers. I myself lived in Saudi Arabia for close to 10 years and understand that good and bad reside almost equally in most humans and that it takes an act of will to force oneself to rise above bigotry, greed and selfishness. I met many Muslims who were good people by choice in my time in Saudi and also many others I hope never to meet on this or any plane of existence they might believe in.
My wife and I agree on a score of 8.
The action took a while to build up steam but was worth the wait. The role of Jack did feel a bit contrived but this is a bloody thriller after all. Strange that Blooms role as Jack should be criticized by many as unbelievable but his biggest role, the one that launched his career and made him famous, was that of an elf.
The reason why I actually enjoy most movies, is because I can easily suspend belief in what is (excluding documentaries, of course) after all, a story made up to entertain people.
The chief criteria for my enjoyment of a movie is, was I entertained by it? Good writing, good acting and good production values all help create the impression that I watched something worthwhile. If I am entertained by the movie, I am far more forgiving of it's minor flaws.
My wife and I discussed the reason for so much negative criticism and considered it might well be because many of the Muslims were shown to be human, an idea obviously anathema to many viewers. I myself lived in Saudi Arabia for close to 10 years and understand that good and bad reside almost equally in most humans and that it takes an act of will to force oneself to rise above bigotry, greed and selfishness. I met many Muslims who were good people by choice in my time in Saudi and also many others I hope never to meet on this or any plane of existence they might believe in.
My wife and I agree on a score of 8.
Better than you'd have thought
kagey-2876910 November 2019
Throughly enjoyable thriller with a story you don't expect along with plenty of twists you won't guess .
Enough action to keep everyone interested along with faces you don't expect.
Altogether a very good competent well thought out film to enjoy !
Utter Incompetence in Plot
alexdennis-6493018 September 2019
How cliche can a spy movie get. It honestly baffles me just how bady they want the movie to be filled with action but still resolve in a positive feel good manner. How many friggin movies are in the world where the day is saved because the villain monologues for too long???? Come on.....Literally a countdown is happening on the phone and mr villain's great idea is to stand directly next to the one person trying to stop you. 5 minute timer??? Who the frick would do that? Who the frick puts an off switch on a timer for that purpose?
Overall an excruciatingly cliche movie that had me rolling my eyes half the time. Success was just given to the good guys because of the sheer ineptitude of the villains.
Overall an excruciatingly cliche movie that had me rolling my eyes half the time. Success was just given to the good guys because of the sheer ineptitude of the villains.
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