Lockdown Tower falls short of its potential but has enjoyable elements
I recently viewed the French 🇫🇷 film Lockdown Tower (2022) on Prime. The plot revolves around a housing complex that becomes barricaded, trapping its residents with dwindling resources, leading to power struggles within.
Directed by Guillaume Nicloux (Lords of Scam), the film stars Hatik (DogMan), Bruni Makaya (The Lost Prince), Jules Houplain (Who You Think I Am), and Jules Dhios Francisco (The Dazzled).
While the film takes a bit too long to gain momentum, the last 25 minutes deliver what I had hoped for. The unique circumstances lack the intended creepiness, and the film initially focuses heavily on character and circumstance establishment. However, once the premise is set, the dynamics between different groups become interesting. There are also eerie survival concepts and impactful kill sequences at the very end.
In conclusion, Lockdown Tower falls short of its potential but has enjoyable elements. I would give it a 5/10 and recommend watching it once.
Directed by Guillaume Nicloux (Lords of Scam), the film stars Hatik (DogMan), Bruni Makaya (The Lost Prince), Jules Houplain (Who You Think I Am), and Jules Dhios Francisco (The Dazzled).
While the film takes a bit too long to gain momentum, the last 25 minutes deliver what I had hoped for. The unique circumstances lack the intended creepiness, and the film initially focuses heavily on character and circumstance establishment. However, once the premise is set, the dynamics between different groups become interesting. There are also eerie survival concepts and impactful kill sequences at the very end.
In conclusion, Lockdown Tower falls short of its potential but has enjoyable elements. I would give it a 5/10 and recommend watching it once.
- kevin_robbins
- Dec 1, 2023