The Complex: Lockdown
The Complex: Lockdown

The Complex: Lockdown

2020Movie79 minEnglish

After being tasked with saving the life of a potential bio-weapons terrorist, two London scientists find themselves in a locked-down laboratory with time - and air - running out.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Google Users75%
Director: Ed JonesGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future London, a mysterious virus outbreak forces a besieged apartment block into lockdown. When a heavily armed team is sent in to contain the situation, they discover a terrifying truth: the virus is not the only threat lurking within the building. As paranoia and violence escalate, a desperate fight for survival begins.

Critical Reception

The Complex: Lockdown received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its tense atmosphere and action sequences, though some critics found the plot predictable. It was noted for its timely themes of isolation and societal breakdown.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic tension and effective action choreography.
  • Criticized for relying on familiar genre tropes and a somewhat predictable narrative.
  • Appreciated for its exploration of themes relevant to global isolation.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Complex: Lockdown' to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller, highlighting its effective build-up of tension and the strong performances from its cast. Some viewers noted that while the plot had its twists, it followed a somewhat familiar trajectory for the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single apartment block during the COVID-19 pandemic, mirroring the lockdown theme of the story.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review