Can't nail it on the head, but Lockout looks like an amazing time at the theatre.
I hear the term "popcorn flick" all the time. The problem is that it usually denotes a mind-numbing time at the cinema devoid of anything interesting or relevant. It's an excuse to see a crappy CGI-fest. Personally, MY definition of a popcorn flick has something a bit more than just massive set-pieces and stupid stunts. In my day, a movie like Total Recall was a popcorn flick. But yet, that movie is as thought-provoking as it is fun. I think that still holds true today.
There is a difference between a popcorn flick and legitimizing absolute mindless bullshit. Wrath of the Titans is mindless bullshit. Lockout looks to be a damn good popcorn flick.
Why?
Well first off, the movie is being produced and co-written by Luc Besson. You know, the guy behind the Fifth Element, Leon: The Professional, Taken, and the Transporter just to name a few. Sure for every Revolver, there's a Hitman (heh - tell me that wasn't brilliant), but regardless the guy has a good batting average.
Add to this Guy Pierce in a science-fiction adventure piece where he's playing the macho hero and I'm ALL GAME.
Enough with the sports motif? Okay...
Lockout has been accused by some fanboys of being an Escape From New York rip-off. And while the similarities are definitely there, I can't help but answer that this looks WAY entertaining. We've all been calling for John Carpenter to make another Escape movie, and indeed, Hollywood has been attempting to get a reboot off the ground, so in the wake of utter and total failure, I don't mind this pseudo-re-hash.
Lockout is coming, give it a shot:
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