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Introduction to the Locked Down Movie

 

Given the current pandemic situation, I think many of us may be able to identify with the title of this movie. Even with the title of “Locked Down," I was not sure what to expect from this film since I had not seen any of the previews prior to watching the movie.

By the way, the Locked Down film I’m reviewing is the one that stars Anne Hathaway and not the other Locked Down movie that was released recently.

When I saw that Anne Hathaway was starring in this movie, I decided this film may be worth watching. I’ve seen a few of Anne Hathaway’s movies and enjoyed watching them. Based on the fact that I consider Anne Hathaway an A-list actor, I decided to watch and review this movie.

 

Was the Locked Down movie worth watching?  Even more importantly, do I think you will enjoy this movie?  Check out my movie review of Locked Down starring Anne Hathaway to find out.

 

Plot of  the Locked Down Movie

 

Once you begin watching the Locked Down movie, you may come to the conclusion that this film is the usual run-of-the-mill relationship-type movie with a couple arguing back and forth over what appears to be trivia matters. However, there is more to the movie than relationship problems.  The plot of the story uses their relationship as a stepping stone for actions done by the couple that seemed to come out of nowhere.  You will know what I’m referring to if you watch the movie.

 

 

Subplot of the Locked Down Movie

If I revealed the subplot of the Locked Down movie, I believe I would be divulging part of the storyline of the film where events seem to get out of hand.  You may find yourself asking -- "Will she or WIll she not?"  On the other hand, you may also ask yourself -- "Will he or will he not?" perform a specific deed or act. As I alluded to earlier-- You will know what I’m talking about if you watch the movie, Locked Down.

 

 

Script of the Locked Down Movie

 

In my opinion, the script of Locked Down was well written. The script-writer used interesting dialogue and situations between the couple in an attempt to keep your interest. There is also a hit of suspense in this movie, since you are not certain how the relationship will end.  Additionally, you may try to predict if the couple will go through with the subplot mentioned above.

Since the movie is set in the current time of the pandemic, several virtual, online meetings including those of a personal and business nature take place between Anne Hathaway’’s and the other characters in the movie.  It was interesting how even sometimes with these type of conversations and intereactions, the writer was able to provide not only a sense of drama, but one of suspense as well.

 

 

Assessment of the Locked Down Movie

 

My impression of the Locked Down movie is that each of the main actors was trying to one-up the other.  In other words, since Anne Hathaway is probably more well-known than her partner actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, I think he was trying to keep up with Anne Hathaway’s acting skills. 

That being said, by doing so, this movie has a lot of back and forth dialogue instead of action, adventure, etc. However, with the two dueling for the best actor label so to speak, the viewing audience was provided a high caliber of combined acting talent.

 

Spoiler Alert: Towards the end of the movie, an action takes place that was not to my liking. Namely, the wrong message may have been sent -- even if this is after all a movie. As a result, I reduced my rating of the Locked Down movie by 1/2 star.  Otherwise, with all things considered, I believe this was a good movie to watch and I would recommend it.

 

Rating of the Locked Down Movie

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate the Locked Down movie 4 1/2 stars.