Unlocked
Unlocked

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Unlocked

2007
Movie
3 min
English

A story about a "Skeleton in the closet".

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In London, a former CIA agent working for MI5 is drawn into a terrorist plot when a former colleague is murdered. She must race against time to identify and stop the perpetrators before they unleash a biological weapon on the city. The investigation leads her down a dangerous path involving international espionage and personal betrayals.

Critical Reception

While the film boasts a tense atmosphere and a strong performance from its lead, it received mixed reviews. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and some underdeveloped supporting characters. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable thriller, appreciated for its action sequences and suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and Noomi Rapace's determined performance.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar thriller tropes and a somewhat convoluted storyline.

  • Seen as an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, entry in the espionage genre.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Unlocked' to be a solid thriller with good action and an engaging plot, though some felt it was a bit formulaic.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', with Noomi Rapace reprising her role as Lisbeth Salander, but the script was rewritten and the project became its own entity.

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