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Sound Off: James Mather & Stephen St Leger's 'Lockout' - Thoughts?

by Alex Billington
April 13, 2012

Now that you've seen it, what did you think? James Mather & Stephen St. Leger's Lockout aka Section 8 aka Escape from MS One, featuring Snow, played by Guy Pearce. A futuristic concept conceived and co-written by Luc Besson, this sci-fi action comedy thriller is about a space station prison called MS One that gets overtaken when they capture the President's daughter, played by Maggie Grace, and send in an ex-mercenary to rescue her. So how is it? Does Pearce channel Snake Plissken? Any good, or just a sci-fi ripoff? If you've seen it, leave a comment below with your own thoughts on Mather & St. Leger's Lockout.

To fuel the fire, I saw Lockout and I despised it, it's so bad. So unbelievably bad, I couldn't even understand how this was made. Not only is there a utterly appalling motorcycle chase made with CG from a 90s video game console, but the rest of the film is cheesy one-liners and action cliches packed one right after another. I keep telling everyone that this movie has everything, every cliched line you'd expect, every action twist (and double twist) you'd expect, every stupid moment and wrap up and action beat, there wasn't anything they missed. It kept going and going and I couldn't enjoy more than a few minutes, no matter how much I tried. Terrible, one of my least favorite films I've seen this year. I usually love Besson's sci-fi. Not this time.

What did you think of Luc Besson's Lockout? Action-packed sci-fi fun, or B-movie disaster? We will remove any comments that indicate you have not seen the movie, as this area is meant to discuss the film only once you have seen it and can talk about your thoughts. Please keep the comments civilized!

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Jericho

i couldnt help but be reminded of 'escape from new york' the whole time.....
- Jericho
  
  well actually it was more Escape From L.A......
Sa-11

Luc besson made a trite, derivative movie? !No shit! After having done that for decades, who would have expected that?
- Fhtrjarjkryk
  
  ^ thinks its cool to chip luc besson, clearly never seen leon, nikkita, 5th elkement, taken or the transporter
Tyban

I thought it was horrible. Guy Pearce was funny but that was just about it. I thought they just threw together the movie. CGI wasn't bad. But I guess that's what you get for $30 Million these days.
http://twitter.com/Rops925 Rops

Save the ticket money and buy Escape From New York or Escape From LA. You can't go wrong with Carpenter/Russel.
- Jericho
  
  even Escape from New Jersey was better and few even know about it.....
Ehsan Davodi

I think they make escape from newyork in space, but I become disappointed , it is another luc bessonic action flick,it is mean for me
Deadpool-003

I liked it just fine.
Awtan90

It was pretty much what I expected it to be, an homage to cheesy sci-fi and action flicks of the 80s and 90s. All the trailers and promotional material didn't really suggest that it would be anything different. It amazes me that people thought it would be anything else. Anyways, I thought it was great. An action comedy that you could turn off your brain and enjoy for about an hour and a half, something we all need every once in a while. Yeah it was just a dumb action movie, but at least it wasn't one that shat all over a pre-established franchise that people love for a change.
Ictimerlsf

Besson didnt direct it so why is he getting all the blame?
Angry_Foamy

I loved it. I thought Guy Pierce was reminiscent of the 80's action stars with the one liners one after another filled with action. The story was good enough and Guy and Maggie Grace had believable chemistry. I highly recommend the film for anyone looking for a great action film.
lando

OOOOHHHHH......its a Luc Besson film?!?! why didn't you just say so!? (puts money back in wallet, keys back on desk and makes mental note to self: Wait for torrent or cable in a few months without eager anticipation)
http://www.facebook.com/Christophenice Christophe Lepage

I went to see it without expecting much and had a good time. It was fun and entertaining. I do not understand why Besson is getting so much hatred here. He produced and cowrote it but did not directed it. Guy Pearce as an action hero works for me and did a good job.
tsode

AKA: Fails to read article properly. Then, using internet commenting's #1 most tired joke ("note to self...") self-narrates a few fake activities.
Crazy Legs

I loved it! I went with my friends and we were cracking up the whole time! It was fun and hilarious! Guy Pearce needs to make more action movies. Yeah the bike chase seen was garbage but it's totally forgiveable. They should make a Deadpool movie starring Guy Pearce as Deadpool, he is the perfect wiseass! I guess that's why they call it a "punch" line...LMAO!!!
Cherie

really disappointing and I love Guy Pearce and Luc Besson. Not sure why there were 2 directors? not worth the time or money.
bob-dole_1=more+time

loved it
Royalking

Lockout was pathetic. It insulted my intelligence. It was a waste of time.
Masterbaster

Loved it!! It was a great movie, maybe not an Oscar winner but it was a great watch and I would love a part 2 or to see Guy in lots more sci fi action! We NEED that
Fuss

This was exactly what I expected. All the cool 80's style and cliche's. You can kick back and just enjoy the movie. You can even tag the storyline pretty much from the start. It has made me more of a Guy Pearce fan for sure. And Maggie was pretty catchy too. Well done.
http://twitter.com/Dimantez4Ever Dimantez Smith

I loved Guy Pearce's character Marion Snow. I would love to see a sequal!
Dan

The CGI was so so unbelievably bad, like Sci-fi channel sharktopus bad. I don't understand how it even got made, this looks like a rough cut before the digital effects are finished. Its a total disaster.