Reasons to be excited for "Lockout"

So, if you don't pay attention, you're probably not even aware that it exists, but a little sci-fi thriller by the name of "Lockout" is coming out in just a couple of weeks. Yeah, it really hasn't had a marketing push, and most people don't even know it's a thing, but I still figured I'd let you know why you should probably at least pay attention to the reviews it gets.

And before anyone mentions it: No, I don't think that Lockout is going to be a great film. I think it'll be a fun B-movie that probably will be enjoyable because it won't take itself too seriously. A good popcorn flick that's too cheap to afford good special effects that has the potential to wind up as a cult classic.

1) The Cast

Okay, so while these actors aren't exactly A-listers, they're still fairly big names, especially if you pay attention. Guy Pearce has the lead, having previously starred in movies like Memento and The King's Speech. Okay, there are a couple of dozen others, but those are the ones you'll probably recognize. The romantic lead/MacGuffin that needs to be rescued is Maggie Grace, the daughter in Taken. The supporting roles go to veteran actors Peter Stormare (Minority Report), and Lennie James (Columbiana and TV's underrated Jericho).

2) The Producer/Writer

Now, Luc Besson might not be a household name, but he's done some good work on films like The Fifth Element, Leon: The Professional, and Nikita, among many others. While he doesn't direct as often as he used to, he produces a ton, and he's one of the more hands-on producers from the accounts I've read. If you're watching a film produced by Luc Besson, he'll have been involved more than your average producer. He does good work, and if nothing else, you won't be bored while watching a film he's been attached to.

3) The Trailer

That's all I have to say about that.

Ciao,

Marter