Film Review – Locked

“Locked” is a remake of a 2019 Spanish film, “4×4,” with screenwriter Michael Arlen Ross (“Turistas,” “The Throwaways”) attempting to bring a little North American energy to the thriller. It’s a story of imprisonment, as a young criminal unable to pull himself out of trouble elects to steal an unattended SUV, only to face a vehicle owner completely focused on making the intruder suffer for his crime. It’s close-quarters panic handed to director David Yarovesky, who previously attempted to explore the darker side of a superhero origin story in 2019’s “Brightburn.” The helmer has better luck for this round of torment, as “Locked” manages to remain tense and a little ugly for its first two acts, exploring the central fight for survival as it becomes a battle of perspectives. The conclusion doesn’t entirely work, but suspense is there for the most part, putting viewers in the middle of a bad situation that delivers a few cinematic chills. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com